About Hoops and Hope

Our Vision

Our vision is to bring together families across Medford and its surrounding areas to honor our youth – while learning about basketball fundamentals from experienced NBA/WNBA players and coaches. We do so outdoors at West Medford’s historic, Dugger Park, celebrating outdoors basketball, while simultaneously raising money to support impactful youth initiatives at the Krystle Campbell Fund and the West Medford Community Center.

About the Event

Hoops and Hope, now in its tenth year, is a community-driven event, designed to celebrate youth and families while supporting impactful local initiatives, including the Krystle Campbell Fund (Krystle died in the Boston Marathon Bombing) and youth programming at the West Medford Community Center. The event features, NBA/WNBA-led youth clinics, high School girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments, food trucks, music, and a vibrant Kids Zone with family-friendly activities. Join us Sunday, August 30th at Dugger Park for a day of hoops and hope.

In Honor of

Krystle Campbell

Krystle, a 29-year-old Medford, Massachusetts native, was one of three people killed in the April 15, 2013 bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line. She was a graduate of Medford High School and attended the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Krystle worked for many years as a manager with Jasper White’s Summer Shack restaurants, and more recently was a manager at Jimmy’s Steer House in Arlington. She is remembered for her amazing smile, her infectious energy and enthusiasm, and her kindness toward family, friends and co-workers alike. Krystle is survived by her parents, Patricia and William Campbell, and her brother, Billy Campbell.

Krystle Campbell Memorial fund

West Medford Community Center

The West Medford Community Center which connects the diverse people of West Medford and the Mystic River Valley through social, educational, cultural, health and recreational activities. For over sixty years the West Medford Community Center has connected the diverse people of West Medford with programs for children and adults. Their focus has been on the community and providing a fun place and safe haven for kids to feel at home.

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