Peloton instructor Jess Sims will participate in a celebrity basketball game for charity as a team coach. The event is called Dribble for Dreams and will take place on Saturday, August 19 at Fordham University in the Bronx.
Jess will lead the “Follow Through” team, going head to head with the “Dream Big” team, which will be coached by Johnnie Bryant, Associate Head Coach of the New York Knicks. The event supports the Precious Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides support to youth in foster care and experiencing homelessness.
Bryant posted a video featuring him and Jess to Instagram announcing the news:
Join us Aug 19th for Dribble for Dreams, an exciting charity basketball game featuring local celebrities and influencers.
The purpose of this event is to raise awareness for youth navigating foster care and experiencing homelessness, and support the @preciousdreamsfoundation in providing them with back-to-school supplies and comfort items.
It’s sure to be an entertaining and competitive game for a great cause. Help us make a difference and score a win for youth navigating temporary housing this back-to-school season.
What team do you think will win?
Those interested in attending can purchase tickets via Eventbrite. The official event description reads:
Join Vanessa L. Bryant founder of Soulfully Spoken and Anna Thompson host of Guileless Intentions as they present Dribble For Dreams, an exciting charity basketball game featuring local celebrities and influencers. Our mission is to raise awareness for youth navigating foster care and experiencing homelessness in need of a better future and to support Precious Dreams foundation in providing them with back-to-school supplies.
With WNBA/NBA stars, celebrities, and influencers on the court it is sure to be an entertaining and competitive game for a great cause. Help us make a difference & empower children.
Two ticket levels are available. General admission costs $39.19, and VIP costs $81.88. The list of participants has not yet been revealed, but will include celebrities, influencers, and athletes.
It has been a busy year for Jess – she recently announced a partnership with U.S. Bank and also became a Good Morning America contributor!
If you’re interested in attending the Dribble for Dreams charity event on August 19, be sure to purchase tickets via Eventbrite.
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