Kentucky WBB players raise $3,000 for EKY flood relief

On3 imageby:Grant Grubbs08/07/22

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When the bluegrass is broken, Kentucky Women’s Basketball is there to help pick up the pieces.

Kentucky WBB helps out the 606

For several ‘Cats, the Eastern Kentucky floods aren’t simply a distant news headline. They’re a devastating blow to their home, a blow the ‘Cats couldn’t ignore. In response, current Kentucky WBB players Blair Green (Harlan County), Emma King (Lincoln County) and Cassidy Rowe (Pike County) collaborated with former Wildcat Maci Morris (Bell County) to run a “606 Basketball Camp.”

Morris announced the one-day camp on August 1 via Twitter.

It’s safe to say the news spread quickly. Hosted by North Laurel, the 606 Basketball Camp raised over $3,000 for Eastern Kentucky relief funds. The Kentucky Women’s Basketball players weren’t the only ones looking to make a difference.

North Laurel senior and Kentucky Men’s Basketball commit Reed Sheppard helped out at the camp. Additionally, the London Wings and Rings offered all attending campers wings and fries following the event. No, this isn’t heaven, just basketball camp.

Fans’ reactions to the fun day

Nonetheless, for some, the camp was heaven-sent. Fans took to Twitter to share their reactions to the money raised and camp’s overall success.

After the camp’s conclusion, Morris expressed her gratitude to supporters on social media.

“THANK YOU to every person that was involved with the camp today. From the campers and their parents, to those that donated tshirts, food, and their time.”

Not done yet

Despite the camp’s success, there’s still plenty of work to be done. From a town afflicted by the floods, Rowe knows this reality all too well. The Virgie, Ky., native spoke on the issue at Kentucky’s open practice/telethon on August 2.

“I was able to go home over the weekend, and I had the opportunity of helping with deliveries and donations,” Rowe said at center court of Rupp Arena. “Seeing the people that I love and know so much shoveling mud out of their house — you really don’t realize the damage and loss that these people are facing.”

Kentucky WBB isn’t turning a blind eye to their fellow Kentuckians’ tragedies. Instead, they’re doing everything they can to find a happy ending.

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