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Alex Tumang gets ready to launch the jump ball to kick off the basketball cup season in March. Select players from Cochrane and Canmore will play a friendly game to raise funds for a determined drive by the community to purchase robotic legs for three-year-old Brielle. Cochrane Now/Noel Edey
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As part of the ongoing Alex Tumang Realty Basketball Cup, hosted by the Fil-Can Hoops and Beyond Society, a special charity exhibition game on May 24 is bringing the basketball community together for an important community cause.

The evening features two matchups: a regular season game at 8 p.m., followed by a 9 p.m. charity exhibition match. The featured game showcases selected players from Canmore and Cochrane, all aged 40 and above, in a friendly but competitive showdown.

All proceeds going toward a townwide push to purchase robotic legs for three-year-old Brielle.


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Michael Bautista, president of theĀ Fil-Can Hoops and Beyond Society, invites spectators to enjoy the evening, that is also being supported by Sunday Hoops and the Canmore Hoopers.

There will be halftime activities, including giveaways and prizes. Organizers also welcome monetary donations as well as recyclable bottles during the event to support the fundraiser for Brielle.

Bautista and his team give thanks to all families, supporters and sponsors of the event.

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