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Pick-Up for Puerto Rico!

Puerto Rico
Mo’ Motion is chipping in to raise awareness of how every little bit counts! We are combining basketball fun and goodwill toward the people of Puerto Rico – come join us!
Players are encouraged to bring in a contribution listed below and/or make a donation to the sites we’ve selected and listed here.

FRIDAY NIGHT OCT 6 – Free Training Session Friday Night – for all friends of Mo’ Motion and new players!

PS 75 – enter on W 95th/West End Ave
Girls’ Grades 4-6 from 6-7:30 pm
Girls’ Grades 7-12 from 7:30-9:15 pm

Edward Reynolds West Side HS
Boys’ Grades 4-6 from 6-7:45 pm
Boys’ Grades 7-12 from 7:45-9:30 pm
 

SATURDAY OCT 7 – Pick-Up Basketball & Fun with Mo

(weather permitting)
Where:  Happy Warrior Park – enter on Amsterdam Ave at W 99th Street
Who:  Grades 4-10 (several courts)
When:  10-11:30 am
What:  Warm-Up and Free-styling in Pick-Up Hoops

MONDAY OCT 9 – Pick-Up Basketball & Fun with Nettie 

(weather permitting)
Where:  Booker T Washington School – W. 108th near Columbus
Who:  Grades 4-10 (several courts)
When:  10-11:30 am
What:  Warm-Up and Free-styling in Pick-Up Hoops
 
Must RSVP “IN” to [email protected] 
with your full name, session attending and if you are registered as Mo’ Motion player this season or if you are a new guest player (release form will be sent).

WHAT TO BRING or DONATE

Mo’ Motion will only be accepting the following items, per instructions from the City of New York, and dropping them off at the Engine 91 in East Harlem, 242 East 111th Street:
  • Diapers
  • Baby food
  • Batteries (D)
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Feminine hygiene products                

Suggested ways to donate money

#1 Mo’ Motion team player, Giancarlo’s family fundraising page: “Foundation for Puerto Rico” through conPRmetidos https://pwc.yourcause.com/public#/fundraising/2162 

 
#2 You may also contribute directly to the Puerto Rico government efforts through the site:
100% of donations will be used to aid hurricane disaster victims.

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