The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Spends the Afternoon at The Exceptional Foundation
10/24/2019 9:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – With opening tip just two weeks away, the UAB men's basketball team took some time Thursday afternoon volunteering at The Exceptional Foundation in Homewood. The EF is a non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life for individuals of all ages with developmental challenges.
The Blazers were welcomed with a high five line from the EF cheerleaders before taking the floor with the players in a 3-point contest.
Next up the EF players competed in a slam dunk contest which brought the crowd to its feel with thunderous applause.
"Sometimes our guys get overlooked, but today they can play in from of some Division I athletes to show their skills and their abilities in a fun environment," said Robbie Lee, the public relations director of The Exceptional Foundation. "We've been doing this for three years and UAB's kindness it means so much to our guys."
The Blazers were welcomed with a high five line from the EF cheerleaders before taking the floor with the players in a 3-point contest.
Next up the EF players competed in a slam dunk contest which brought the crowd to its feel with thunderous applause.
"Sometimes our guys get overlooked, but today they can play in from of some Division I athletes to show their skills and their abilities in a fun environment," said Robbie Lee, the public relations director of The Exceptional Foundation. "We've been doing this for three years and UAB's kindness it means so much to our guys."
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