"We Still Got Game" UVM, St. Michael's Fundraiser

by Jade Wolfe
OITM Staff Writer

    Saturday, January 19th from noon to 3:30pm the women alumni of UVM and St. Michael’s College will hold a basketball clinic at the Charlotte Central School. The clinic is open to all women 32 years of age and older. All of the proceeds will be used to fund basketball camps for young female athletes. The three co-leaders of ‘We Still Got Game’ are Betti Lewis, Brookes Cowan and Penny Liebercent. “This is an opportunity for the UVM and St. Michael’s female alumni to share their court skills and knowledge of basketball with clinic participants.”
ΚΚΚΚΚ Betti Lewis grew up in Charlotte, Vermont. Her involvement in the fundraiser comes out of a true sense of community. The community has an opportunity to contribute financial support for Vermont’s young, female athletes. “It was tough getting a gym for this event,” said Betti. “This time of year the gyms are being utilized as much as possible by people. When I was able to schedule the clinic in the Charlotte Central School, it felt appropriate. I began playing basketball there as a young girl. It sort of feels as if I have come full circle.” The three co-leaders understand how essential it is to give back to the community. “It’s all about living life powerfully and a life that you love.”
ΚΚΚΚΚ This is the first year the clinic will be offered. They are hopeful it will be a successful project. “Our goals are to foster a sense of community and well being as we raise funds for our community’s young, female athletes to attend basketball camps.” The project needs a minimum of $1500. Realistically, $3000 could better ensure these basketball camps will adequately serve as many young athletes as possible.
ΚΚΚΚΚ When I asked Betti about the kind of clinic activities that will be offered, she assured me that anyone and everyone can benefit and have some fun. “The women who have been sitting up in the bleachers will have a chance to come down onto the floor and personally experience basketball play.”