JOY OF THE GAME HOSTS HOOPS FOR HOPE: 3-ON-3 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

To benefit the American Friends
of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled, in partnership with the
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

DEERFIELD, IL (OCTOBER
26, 2013) – Joy of the Game is proud
to team up with the Israel Sport Center for
the Disabled (ISCD) and the Rehabilitation
Institute of Chicago (RIC) to bring Hoops for Hope, a 3-on-3 wheelchair
basketball tournament, to the North Suburban community. Taking place on
Saturday, October 26th, from 10:30am to 3:30pm, at Joy of the Game
(158 S. Waukegan Rd. Deerfield), all proceeds from the benefit will support the
disabled athletes of the ISCD, its’ programs and facilities, as well as
continued rehabilitation and education efforts at RIC.

“This wheelchair tournament offers an enlightening
experience to the families and their children throughout our community,” says
Josh Carl, owner of Joy of the Game. “It is proof that anyone can play in
sports – disabled or able-bodied.” Joy of the Game focuses on bringing
enriching programs and events to their state-of-the-art facility, such as Hoops
for Hope, that emphasize athletic ability, academic achievement and community
involvement.

Hoops for Hope includes youth and adult divisions, and
invites disabled and able bodied athlete alike to participate regardless of any
previous wheelchair basketball experience. The event is not only about the game
of basketball, but a day of fun for the entire family. Face painting and a
bounce house are also among the many family activities available. Admission is
$10, children 12 and under are free. Team entry fees are $50 per team.

The Israel Sport Center for
the Disabled (ISCD) is an international pioneer in the field of sports as
rehabilitation for disabled people. For more than 50 years, the remarkable ISCD
staff and volunteers have encouraged the disabled to participate in a variety
of sports activities. Today, more than 3,000 kids and adults participate in twenty
different sports activities, regardless of religion, race, or ethnicity. Their
belief is that sports activities contribute more to confidence, morale, and
self-image of the disabled than any other form of rehabilitation. For more
information, visit http://www.fiscd.org/.

The Rehabilitation Institute
of Chicago (RIC) is dedicated to providing the highest-quality patient care
through integrated research, scientific discovery, and education for the
purpose of maximizing the recovery of the individuals in their care. The RIC
Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program provides a place for people with physical
disabilities to reach their fullest potential through fitness, recreation, and
competitive sports. RIC boasts core values of hope, compassion, discovery,
collaboration and commitment to excellence. For more information, visit http://www.ric.org/.

“Joy of the Game shares in the mission and goals of both
ISCD and RIC,” states Carl. “We hope our community comes out in force to
participate in such a remarkable show of sportsmanship amongst the players and
the organizations.”

The Hoops for Hope wheelchair basketball tournament offers
attendees the opportunity to support two great organizations as they take part
in this unique, fun program of basketball skill. For more information on Hoops
for Hope, or any other Joy of the Game event, please contact the main office at
847-498-6646, email info@joyofthegame.com,
or visit www.joyofthegame.com or http://www.fiscd.org/.

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