Virtual Madness 1-Minute Challenge Fundraiser for Bridge II Sports

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2020 Virtual Madness Free-Throw Challenge

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Tune in on Facebook for our HEAD-TO-HEAD free-throw challenges to raise money for Bridge II Sports. But these aren’t just any free-throw challenges. In this event, players have 1 minute to make as many baskets from the free-throw line … while seated in a chair. Same court, same chair, right? Join the fun and make a donation to prove that #HoopsAreHoops , mark your calendars, and register today to be notified of all the fun at the event!

GRAND FINALE: The Best of the Best — Basketball Legends
Thursday, November 19 • 6–7 pm EST
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Watch free-throw challenges with Sam Perkins, Gene Banks, Phil Ford, Chucky Brown, Chasity Melvin and many more! Plus, a silent auction with autographed sports memorabilia!

Corporate Challenge: Leaders from Our Partners & Sponsors
Tuesday, November 17 • 6–7 pm EST
Watch LIVE on YouTube
They can navigate through corporate hoops, but can they shoot hoops … from a chair? Watch free-throw challenges with corporate and business leaders dedicated to the mission of Bridge II Sports.

Collegiate Challenge: Duke, UNC, NC State and NC Central
Sunday, November 15 • 6–7 pm EST
Players from the Men’s and Women’s teams at colleges where future NBA and WNBA players are born go head to head. Don’t miss this historic event!

High School Challenge: Players vs. Coaches
Friday, November 13 • 6–7 pm EST
High school ballers get in on the action with their basketball coaches! Plus catch some amazing stories of impact from our very own BIIS athletes.

Bridge II Sports Athletes Challenge: Adapted Sports
Thursday, November 12 • 6–7 pm EST
In 1 minute, who will hit the target the most in Air Rifle, Archery, and Boccia? Who will make the most baskets in youth basketball? And will the cycling team reach their goal of 100 miles in 7 days? Discover the power of adapted sports and the impact made for athletes and the community.

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Who will sink more buckets?

Every Challenge gives YOU the opportunity to DONATE directly to Bridge II Sports and have some fun picking who you think the winners will be.

Challenge donations will be MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR up to a max amount. Give generously and double your donation!

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WHY VIRTUAL MADNESS?

For the past 8 years, Bridge II Sports has hosted August Madness, a wheelchair basketball tournament fundraiser. Hundreds of people from corporations, community organizations, and universities have been introduced to the life-changing power of adapted sport and the abilities of people with physical disabilities.

This year would have been the 9^th anniversary of our outstanding event, but COVID-19 has pushed us in an exciting new direction. Virtual Madness still embodies our mission of the event—spread awareness of the competitiveness of adapted sports, break down stereotypes about disability, and support an incredible organization—while keeping all players safe.

Instead of a wheelchair basketball tournament, we’re challenging players of ALL skill levels to shoot as many free-throws as possible in 1 minute … while seated in a chair. Same court, same chair, right? We hope you’ll join in the fun from your own chair!

COVID has impacted everyone, and funds were given where need was greatest—as it should be. Unfortunately, Bridge II Sports did not receive the funding this year that we have in the past. Our future is at risk as an organization, and we need your help. Why?

Every child born with a disability and every Veteran who incurs a disability need and deserve to have physical activity and recreation.
Disability creates its own isolation, and adapted sports create community.
Adapted sports develop independence and strong mental and emotional health.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 so that we can continue to provide the programs and events that are so vital to our community. Thank you for your support!