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Annual Hoops for Hope game at Hewlett Al Bauer renewed as interim principal page 3
SIBSPlace, in partnership with Hewlett High School, hosted its annual Hoops for Hope Basketball Fundraiser. SIBSPlace is a support program for children ages 5 to 17, sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau. The program provides free support to children with siblings with cancer or another devastating medi-
cal diagnosis, a parent with a cancer diagnosis, or to children coping with the death of a sibling or parent. SIBSPlace, based in Rockville Centre, is an affiliate of Mount Sinai South Nassau based in Oceanside. The basketball tournament on Jan. 23 showcased the Hewlett boys basketball team against Roslyn High
School. Hoops for Hope is a cornerstone of fundraising for SIBSPlace, raising more than $15,000 annually for the nonprofit organization. Funds are generated
through ticket sales and donations that support critical programs that provide mental health care to children and families throughout Nassau County. — Melissa Berman