Our story
A basketball idea between two teachers became a growing Frederick County tradition supporting mental health.
Mission
Hoops4Hope is an event that connects communities across Frederick County through basketball to support the Mental Health Association of Frederick.
The first three games collectively raised almost $17,000 for the Mental Health Association of Frederick’s work in local communities.
The journey
Health and physical education teachers John Saxton of Middletown Middle and David Quay of Brunswick Middle bring staff from the Brunswick and Middletown elementary, middle and high schools together for a semi-competitive charity basketball game.
The second annual event delivers a 45–43 finish at Brunswick High School and raises $4,431 for the Mental Health Association of Frederick.
The third annual game takes place at Middletown High School and presents $8,761.71 to the Mental Health Association.
The event rebrands and welcomes the Frederick and Governor Thomas Johnson school communities alongside Brunswick and Middletown.