Caring Kids Creating Cures Hosts Basketball Event in Edgemont

The Edgemont-based club Caring Kids Creating Cures, or CKCC, hosted its inaugural Parents vs. Teachers basketball game on Friday, April 4th at the Edgemont High School Gym. The event was nothing short of a success. The turnout was remarkable with not a single empty seat in the stands. The Edgemont Teachers came out on top, defeating the Edgemont Parents 54-46. The game was rich with highlights, both on the offensive and defensive side, keeping the Edgemont fans on the edge of their seats. Jack Keeny coached the victorious Edgemont Teachers and Mason Brooks coached the Edgemont Parents. The refs for the game were Edgemont 11thgrader D.J. Chao and Edgemont 12th grader Shayna Davner.

There wasn't a minute in which fans were not involved. At halftime, the gym was divided into two age groups, 12-and-under and 13-and-up, as they both participated in halftime festivities including a half-court shootout as well as a three-point competition. Members of the CKCC staffed the activities.
"It was great. There was a lot of support from the whole Edgemont community and both the parents and teachers played so well and we want to thank them for giving up their Friday night," said Club Head of Activities Savannah Brooks.

The fans were fortunate to be entertained by 10th grade student Antonio Ruido, otherwise known as Pedro Cañas, who is a certified DJ and producer. His performance made the game that much more exciting.

The club raised $3,115. All proceeds from this event were donated to programs, research and agencies related to pediatric cancer. CKCC is an Edgemont Junior/ Senior High School club that has hosted bake sales, car washes, bingo, and skating nights in order the better the lives of cancer patients. It was formed by 6th grade students at Seely Place and Greenville Elementary School in 2009 and the event could not have taken place without their support.

CKCC's primary goal is to help spread the awareness of pediatric cancer through fundraising activities, donate proceeds to organization who provide either research or support in the area of pediatric cancer.