Sinking Free Throws for Student Success
Get Ready to Hit the Court and Make a Difference!
Basketball Free-Throw Shoot-a-Thon
Our Hoop for Change series has been an absolute game-changer for 10,000 Degrees. It didn’t just put our mission on the map; it brought new local students and families right into our huddle.
We left everything on the court this season, and the final stats are in:
$130,000 raised from 6 events and corporate sponsorships
239 participants shooting free throws, competing, & believing in their futures
55 volunteers working behind the scenes
315 individual donors support students
14 Corporate sponsors and community partners making it all possible
Join us in fostering teamwork, generosity, and community spirit. By donating or participating, you’re supporting a winning team effort to uplift education and create lasting change. Help us level the playing field for Bay Area students, one free throw at a time!
Interested in Getting Involved in Our Upcoming 2026-27 Hoop for Change Events? Contact:
Sponsor & Become a Catalyst for Lasting Change
We invite you to champion the next generation of leaders by sponsoring our exciting Hoop for Change Free-Throw Shoot-A-Thon. This event directly benefits 10,000 Degrees students – all from low-income backgrounds – on their journey to becoming college graduates and launching meaningful careers. Your sponsorship isn’t just a donation; it’s a strategic investment in your community and a brighter future. It opens doors to education, opportunity, and empowers students across the Bay Area to realize their full potential. Your generosity creates a positive ripple effect in their lives and our communities for generations to come.
Get in the Game - Registration is Open!
Registration Coming Soon!
Register to participate in our basketball Free-Throw Shoot-a-Thon fundraiser benefiting 10,000 Degrees students and programs and in partnership with North Bay Basketball Academy.
Collect pledges from friends & family to support students in your community.
Hit the court and shoot 100 free-throws.
Win prizes!
2026 Dates & Locations
Head-Royce School
Oakland
May 30, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2025 Dates & Locations
Ultimate Fieldhouse
Walnut Creek
October 18, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
James B. Davidson Middle School
San Rafael
November 1, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
San Francisco
600 Indiana Street
November 8, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Acalanes High School
Lafayette
November 8, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Miramonte High School
Orinda
November 22, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Acalanes High School
Lafayette
November 22, 2025
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.