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Austin Gutwein and Hoops of Hope Rise Up

16 Apr 2008 by Hoops of Hope

Tags: My Experience with Orphans, Why I am Speaking Out, Creative Expressions, Other

Austin Guttwein, age 14 from Arizona is the founder of Hoops of Hope, an annual basketball shoot-a-thon to raise awareness and funds for children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Hoops of Hope events are held across the country involving thousands of young people and families.

CBS Sports produced a wonderful piece on Austin and Hoops of Hope during the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Watch the videos. Check them out. Get involved.

CBS Sports - Hoops of Hope Part 1

CBS Sports - Hoops of Hope Part 2