SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cutting down costs for after-school sports is the goal of an event that drew in around 100 people in Scranton Wednesday evening.
Sports equipment for children's after-school activities can get costly very quickly. That's why local nonprofit, Build-N-Athlete, has partnered with Voodoo Brewing to help raise money to fund gear for local children.
The event featured live music, dozens of basket raffles, and food.
Event coordinators say the collection helps several different sports, including football, basketball, swimming, track, and cheerleading.
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"I'm a coach, I coach Valley View basketball, so we see the direct impact this has on athletes. So, each athlete we help, we get to see their face lit up when we deliver them the equipment," said Build-N-Athlete Co-founder Jon Casey.
"It matters a lot because you have that confidence built in the equipment that you have so if you just have a really cool bat and you're excited to swing it, it makes a difference more than if you're just handed a bat and said here this is all we can give you," Troop resident Victoria Bigelow said.
If you were not able to attend tonight's event, but wish to help a child in need of sports gear, you can find more information online.
