CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — The Charlotte Hornets have launched a new initiative entitled “Bee-Ball for All,” in which the organization will distribute 10,000 free basketballs to children ages 5-17 in the Charlotte community. The basketballs, which feature a unique “Bee-Ball for All” logo, are intended to spread a love for the game of basketball among local youth.
Five thousand will go to kids who sign up for fall youth development programs at a Greater Charlotte YMCA, with the remaining 5,000 to be disseminated through other local youth organizations.
To launch the program, the Hornets, YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Barings and Read Charlotte will host a celebration at the Stratford Richardson YMCA tomorrow, July 27, at 1 p.