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Garden City Students Rally For Cancer Patients At Hoops For Hope Fundraiser

The event united the GC community in honor of Bobby Menges.

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A Challenger basketball team member received high fives before the start of the game.
A Challenger basketball team member received high fives before the start of the game. (Garden City School District)

GARDEN CITY, NY — Garden City High School hosted its annual Hoops for Hope fundraiser on Monday in honor of student Bobby Menges, who passed away from cancer in 2017.

All proceeds from the event benefited the I'm Not Done Yet Foundation's programs, which help adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors at NYU Langone - Long Island.

The Challenger basketball team played at the Hoops for Hope fundraiser. / Courtesy of Garden City School District

The event was organized by GCHS student Katherine O’Hanlon and featured the high school and middle school Challenger basketball team.

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GCHS student Katherine O’Hanlon spoke to the crowd before the game started. / Courtesy of Garden City School District

Students, families, administrators, and community members came together to support the cause, creating a spirited atmosphere.

The community showed up for the important cause. / Garden City School District

The halftime show featured the GC spirit cheerleaders, varsity cheerleaders, varsity kickline dancers, and junior varsity kickline dancers.

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There were also raffles, bake sales, themed baskets, and activities.

The GCHS cheerleaders performed at halftime. / Courtesy of Garden City School District

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