ABA Salutes Brebeuf Jesuit High School

Published on January 31, 2006 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Indianapolis, IN. The ABA salutes the boys and girls basketball teams from Brebeuf Jesuit High School. The teams showed they can serve up an assist off the court just as well as they can on it. Last week, the programs carried out "Braves for the Brave," a project aimed to lift the morale of injured soldiers in Iraq by providing care packages that include movies, magazines, toothpaste and letters from students.

"I think it's cool that we're doing it for the troops in Iraq because it seems that, with all the controversy here at home, they get hardly enough recognition and credit for all the work and sacrifices they're making for us," said Sarah Kish, a co-chair of the project. "I think it's nice to know they're appreciated by us back here."

The goal for the teams is to send as many care packages as possible to the troops at the military field hospital at Camp Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, through the Soldiers Angel Network in time for Valentine's Day. Donations were collected from the student body and at basketball games last week and are still being accepted. For more information, call 317 524 7113.

Jennifer Hester, ABA Salute Coordinator stated, "It is heartwarming to hear stories of support like this one from our young people. Bravo Brebeuf. I know the troops appreciate your support. ABA Salute raises money through various means to support our military and its families through a variety of fund-raising activities, including the sale of ABA Salute merchandise and the ABA Auctions. Please visit www.abasalute.com or click the ABA Salute banner on the ABA website or visit www.abasalute.com for more information.

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