Charities Through the Rafters Supports

A collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more than $70 million for cancer research and awareness. Kenny Dennard, a 30+ year testicular cancer survivor, donates a portion of his business profits to the program.

The Corey Cares Foundation works with Boys & Girls Clubs to provide youth basketball programs, mentorship, and community support. The Flight 50 camp has grown from 50 kids to hundreds.

Carlos Boozer’s son Carmani was diagnosed with sickle cell disease in 2006. The Boozer family’s IVF story, documented in ESPN’s Blood Brothers, raised awareness of sickle cell disease and the importance of bone marrow transplant research.

Kyle founded the Southern Oregon Open as his high school senior project. All proceeds benefit Kids Unlimited, serving vulnerable children and families in southern Oregon.

Grayson routinely volunteered at Duke Children’s Hospital and the Emily K Center during his four years in Durham.

Tyus Jones’s initiative refurbishes technology labs for underserved kids and runs basketball camps. Inspired by his mother Debbie’s cancer fight, Tyus partners with Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness.

Home of the Cam Reddish Room. Cam donated $10,000 to create a gaming and community space for Norristown youth. The non-profit recreation center offers basketball leagues, camps, and community programs in his hometown.

Hurt has volunteered with the Salvation Army in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota, and served as a youth basketball coach for local initiatives.

The Flagg family donated $10,000 to the Ronald McDonald House in Durham, honoring the 109 days Cooper’s brother Hunter spent in the NICU. The House gave the family a home during the hardest days of their lives.

AHBAP is a Turkish charitable organization that provides disaster relief, including aid following the devastating 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake. Stanley Borden organized a Duke campus fundraising run for earthquake relief.

Dariq Whitehead has volunteered as part of fundraising campaigns for pediatric cancer research and has donated his time as a basketball coach to special-needs children.