Asbury Men's Basketball Visits Shriner's Hospitial
The Asbury men's basketball team visited Shriner's
Children's Hospital in Lexington on Thursday night as a part of their
"Champions of Character" participation with the NAIA. The players volunteered
their help within the recreation and physical therapy part of the hospital for
youth.
The trip was planned by Asbury coach Will Shouse and
designed to allow the men on the team a chance to serve the surrounding
community and ultimately lift the spirits of some young people within the
hospital. The players found themselves involved in activities such as painting,
playing cards, doing crafts, playing video games, and even shooting basketball
with the patients.
"Hopefully we were able to give the kids at the hospital some
encouragement and allow the staff a chance to get some help" Coach Shouse said.
" I am not sure who enjoyed the trip
more, us or the patients. We are thankful to Shriner's for giving us the
opportunity to serve."
Asbury will take the court for the first time November 6th
and 7th as they host the Zweifel Classic.
Released 09/11/09