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As The Valley League continues to grow, so does its impact—on and off the court. And if this year’s finale is any indication, the future of local basketball is brighter than ever.
But for Coach Morrison, it\'s about more than just talent. This year, the Thunder are proudly partnering with the Humaneight Foundation, an organization that designs clothing for neurodivergent individuals while conducting vital research to help create inclusive opportunities. This isn’t just another sponsorship, it’s a personal cause. The GM, her son Lucas, who has Aspergers, is making history as the youngest general manager in TBT history. For him and for Coach Morrison this partnership represents something bigger than basketball. “This is a dream partnership,” she says. “Winning is temporary. Changing the game is forever.”
Like many adaptive sports teams, the Cardinals face steep challenges. Travel is logistically difficult and financially taxing — with the nearest team at least an hour away, and others as far as four or more hours. Equipment is also expensive: a good sports wheelchair can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000. Ana credits the Kelly Brush Foundation with helping to cover the cost of her own chair. But what perhaps weighs heaviest is the emotional toll — the journey of adjusting to a new body, a new identity, and a world that still often lacks accessibility and awareness.
“My life is about paying back and giving what I can to those who need it,” he says. This drive led him to found The Valley League, an adult basketball league in Allentown, PA, designed to give young people a safe space to escape the streets, be themselves, and find purpose through the game they love.
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