A dozen teenagers from the facility stood near the podium with huge smiles across their faces as the audience celebrated and cheered on the official unveiling of the court.
It was a moment they had dreamed about for months.
Leading up to the event, leaders at MHMR said the teens anticipated the completion of the basketball court renovations. Many of them even worked with Mavs Foundation officials to place the finishing touches on the outdoor facility.
Now they have a safe place of their own to get fresh air and shoot hoops, serving as yet another powerful reminder of how sports can bring such healing, joy and hope to others.