By Kaitlin Candelaria
The Exceptional Foundation recently hosted its annual basketball game against the Homewood City Council.
This tradition dates back more than a decade, and the foundation team has a 10-0 record against council members. On Nov. 12, the foundation maintained that winning tradition with a 43-35 win over the council.
“We play to win,” Robbie Lee, Foundation athletic director, said. “The Exceptional Foundation is unique in that we’re the only organization in the entire state where we have our own special needs basketball league.”
Lee said the game is a great way for the foundation and the players to show their appreciation to the city of Homewood and the City Council for all the support they provide. He said it’s also important because it gives City Council members a chance to interact on a personal level with people who receive services at the foundation.
“It’s a whole different deal when you come and meet our guys and see how much they love to compete and life and being around and meeting new people,” Lee said. “It really means a lot to us and our athletes.”
City council member Britt Thames said he looks forward to the game every year. “I really enjoy getting to have fun with the participants at the foundation,” he said. “The Exceptional Foundation is a very important member of our community.”
For more information on the Exceptional Foundation, visit www.exceptionalfoundation.org.
