The Arc Annual “Hoops from the Heart” Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

April is National Autism Awareness Month

“Congratulations to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office!!

 

In observance of Autism Awareness Month, The Arc Mid-South held their annual “Hoops from the Heart” Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The champions for this year are the team from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, who defeated The Troubleshooters from Terumo Medical 11-8 in the championship game. Many thanks to Sheriff Floyd Bonner. He and several of his deputies were in attendance to support their team.

 

Also featured were the Delta Sigma Theta Step Team, Memphis Alumnae Chapter, who performed their step routine for us. Other teams competing were the Blue Magic Ballerz from J. Strickland & Co., The Munstars from Terumo Medical, The Ambassadors from Healthy Life Global, and the Best in Green Machine from the Memphis Parks Athletic Department.

 

Everyone gathered to have fun and to raise awareness of individuals with different abilities. Some players said it was harder than they thought it would be, and many found it difficult to resist using their feet, but everybody had fun all the same.

 

We also wish to show our appreciation to our volunteers: the referees and other officials, the registration crew, the concession stand workers, and the Ambassadors from Healthy Life Global, who also fielded a team at the last minute. This event would not have been possible without all of you!

 

Be sure to join us next year to see if anyone can take the trophy away from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office!