Greenhouse
The Greenhouse charity unveiled a partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).
On Monday 12th January 2015, 40 lucky Greenhouse Sports participants united at Bow school, East London and had an amazing day with NBA legend John Amaechi, former WNBA star Allison Feaster plus Arsenal Ladies and England Footballer Rachel Yankey!
The sporting role models worked with the Greenhouse coaches to run a special basketball session for the 40 participants.
John, Allison and Rachel gave the youngsters the benefit of their experience in a Q&A where Allison reassured the female youngsters that their is nothing wrong with being strong, having muscles and playing to the best of their ability.
We had a substantial amount of fun playing 1 on 1 with John Amaechi and being coached by the stars, they were very supportive and positive. The experience inspired the youngsters to aspire big and work hard in all round subjects. It was a cohesive, competitive yet complementary atmosphere. We learnt how to express the right attitude on and off the court.
Thank you to John, Allison, Rachel and Greenhouse for such an amazing experience.
Greenhouse + NBA
Words: Rawdah Boulaghrasse