Sandburg HS Charity Hoops Event Raises Nearly $3K For Orland Nonprofit

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Sandburg High boys’ and girls’ basketball team recently raised $2,500 for CTF Illinois (CTF), an Orland Park-based nonprofit that supports adults with developmental disabilities, during their annual Free Throws for Charity fundraiser. At the end of the event, the check was presented to CTF’s Director of Development, Susan Barnes, and one of the individuals served by their programming.

In addition to the generous contribution, Barnes spoke to the interactions players had with the individual accompanying her, saying “What stood out most was how engaged everyone was with us. They were genuinely excited to get to know one of the people they were helping support, and it just goes to show how dedicated they are to improving their community.”

The Free Throws for Charity fundraiser is an annual event where students in Sandburg High’s basketball program have the opportunity to earn money for local organizations through pledges based on how many free-throw baskets they make out of 100. About the event, John Daniels, coach for the boys’ basketball team says “Our goal as a basketball program is to give our players a valuable experience to grow both on and off the court.”

About CTF Illinois

CTF Illinois (CTF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization based in Orland Park that aims to create pathways toward independence, a higher quality of life, and economic prosperity for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a number of person-centered community programs. CTF is guided by their mission to empower each individual they serve to live the life they want to live, and their vision to create a culture where people are not defined by their differences, but recognized for the value they bring their communities. To learn more, visit ctfillinois.org.