Daniel: I wanted the students to know how to play basketball, so I thought we could get them a basketball ring and some gear. So Ethan and I put some money together to make it happen.
First, I wrote a letter to the Perth Wildcats, asking for some gear - and they said "Yes"! They gave us some basketballs and shirts to take. Katie Reed was really nice and the Wildcats are awesome!
Katie Reed from the Perth Wildcats was really generous! Go Wildcats!
When we got to Cambodia, we tried to buy a basketball ring and backboard, but there wasn't any. So Lloyd, Ben and Jordan went to buy some materials to make one. It took them hours to find the right materials - they said it was a lot harder than just going to Bunnings!
Ben and Lloyd painting the home-made basketball ring so it doesn't rust.
Ethan painting the backboard.
Lloyd, Jordan and Ben putting in the basketball ring and backboard.
Daniel and Ethan filling in the hole to make the ring stable.
We made two rings - one for the big kids and one for the little kids. When we put it in the ground, the kids were really happy, but they weren't sure what to do at first. But we started to teach and they got really good, really quickly! (Ben got beaten by one of the kids!)
I can't wait until we go back so we can play basketball again with the kids!
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