PHOTOS: Harlem Wizards Basketball Game Raises $10K for District 58 Education Foundation

A charity basketball game held earlier this month raised more than $10,000 for schools in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

On Feb. 17, the District 58 Education Foundation hosted the Harlem Wizards for an evening of basketball and comedy. During the event—held in the Downers Grove South High School gymnasium—the Wizards took on District 58 students, parents, staff and administrators, as well as representatives from the Downers Grove community.

The game was such a success that organizers were forced to turn people away at the door.

"It was an amazing event," said Jay Stocki, president of the District 58 Education Foundation. "The net result was that we raised more than $10,000 for the foundation, which will help us to support our programs. The night was filled with laughs and amazing basketball."

The mission of the District 58 Education Foundation is to provide financial support to enhance education in District 58. Over its 10-year history, the foundation has given nearly $400,000 in support to District 58 schools, including nearly $35,000 in classroom grants in 2012 alone. 

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