2026 Celebrity Basketball Game

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Duffy's Hope Inc.

Duffy's Hope Inc. empowers youth through prevention programs and free summer basketball leagues, fostering personal growth and community engagement. Their mission is to uplift families and provide positive opportunities for young people in the Tri-State area.

OVERVIEW Duffy&#39;s Hope, Inc. is a Wilmington, Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing a helping hand to unlock youth potential. Founded in 1998, the organization runs youth mentoring and prevention programs, HIV/AIDS forums, a Summer Youth Basketball League, after-school enrichment, a transitional home for young women aging out of foster care, and college prep programs &mdash; serving 7,500+ youth annually. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Duffy&#39;s Hope will host its 21st Annual Celebrity Basketball Benefit Game at the 76ers Chase Field House in Wilmington, Delaware. This beloved community tradition draws 2,500+ spectators and brings together celebrities, community leaders, and supporters for a night of hoops, hope, and heart. The 2026 fundraising goal is $100,000, with all proceeds going directly toward maintaining and expanding Duffy&#39;s Hope programs across Delaware.&nbsp; The organization is 100% Delaware Neighborhood Assistance Certified.

2026 Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game Program Sponsorships

Greetings,&nbsp; On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Duffy&rsquo;s Hope, Inc. will present its 21st, Annual Celebrity Basketball Game at the 76ers Field House in Wilmington, Delaware. This highly anticipated event will feature local talent as well as celebrity guests and provide both educational and fun-filled activities for the entire family. The Duffy&rsquo;s Hope Celebrity Basketball Game attracts community members from across the Tri-State area and provides a unique opportunity to engage, promote and connect. Here&rsquo;s your opportunity to grab the attention of the tri-state community with your Ad in our program booklet.&nbsp; Requests will not be considered complete until full payment is received and must be prior to stated deadline All fees are non-refundable. All proceeds from the game help to benefit Duffy&rsquo;s Hope Youth Prevention Programs and the Duffy&rsquo;s Hope FREE Summer Youth Basketball Leagues. We hope that you will join us in helping to make this an enjoyable and memorable event for all. We remain grateful to those who support our commitment to the youth and families we serve. If you have questions, please contact me at (267) 924-2983 or by e-mail at TBazemore@duffyshopeinc.org&nbsp;<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sincerely,&nbsp;Tiffanie Batson&nbsp;Event Planning Coordinator&nbsp;Duffy&rsquo;s Hope 21st Annual Celebrity Basketball Game

2026 Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game Program Ad booklet

Greetings,&nbsp;On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Duffy&rsquo;s Hope, Inc. will present its 21st, Annual Celebrity Basketball Game at the 76ers Field House in Wilmington, Delaware. This highly anticipated event will feature local talent as well as celebrity guests and provide both educational and fun-filled activities for the entire family. The Duffy&rsquo;s Hope Celebrity Basketball Game attracts community members from across the Tri-State area and provides a unique opportunity to engage, promote and connect. Here&rsquo;s your opportunity to grab the attention of the tri-state community as one of our vendors or exhibitors!&nbsp; Vendor &amp; Exhibitor Information: Fee: $175 - includes entrance to the game for two staff members, one table, and two chairs.&nbsp;<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Information:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system, "system-ui", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setup time 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm. Exhibits will be open from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Setup Location: The Arena Concourse&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Vending and Exhibit space and accommodations are limited. (Vendor: selling approved non-food items. Exhibitor: brand awareness, community outreach and engagement).&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Reservations are based on a first come, first served basis. Assignments will be made once payment in full has been received.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">PLEASE NOTE: Selling food and/or beverages is strictly prohibited in the facility. Signage can only be displayed on the exhibitor table; nothing is permitted to be hanging from or attached to the wall.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;" style="box-sizing: border-box;">FULL payment is due NO LATER THAN Friday, July 17, 2026&nbsp;</li></ul>All proceeds from the game help to benefit Duffy&rsquo;s Hope Youth Prevention Programs and the Duffy&rsquo;s Hope FREE Summer Youth Basketball Leagues. We hope that you will join us in helping to make this an enjoyable and memorable event for all. We remain grateful to those who support our commitment to the youth and families we serve. If you have questions, please contact me at (267) 924-2983 or by e-mail at TBazemore@duffyshopeinc.org&nbsp;<br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sincerely,&nbsp;Tiffanie Batson&nbsp;Event Planning Coordinator&nbsp;Duffy&rsquo;s Hope 21st Annual Celebrity Basketball Game

2026 Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball Game  Vendors

Roll &amp; Raise Skate Night Fundraiser Lace up and join us for a night of family fun in support of Duffy&#39;s Hope! Our Roll &amp; Raise Skate Night Fundraiser brings the community together for an evening of music, laughter, and skating &mdash; all while supporting Duffy&#39;s Hope&#39;s mission to provide a helping hand in unlocking youth potential. 🛼&nbsp;When: September 30, 2026 | 6:30pm &ndash; 8:30pm 📍 Where: Christiana Skating Center, 801 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713🎟️ Admission:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Adults: $15</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Youth (12 and below): $10</li></ul>Skates are not included, but $5 rentals are available at the rink. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled night on wheels &mdash; every ticket purchased helps fuel Duffy&#39;s Hope&#39;s programs and services for youth in our community. We can&#39;t wait to roll with you! For More Information about this Fundraiser, Please call our office at 302-652-3532.&nbsp; Learn more about our mission at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.duffyshopeinc.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.duffyshopeinc.org</a>

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