UWO & Israel on Campus take on Hoops 4 Israel!

On Saturday, March 13th, 2010, Evan Silver & Kevin Treger have decided to Co-Chair Hoops 4 Israel as the Israel on Campus charitable event this year at University of Western Ontario. Having already raised almost $2,000 to be directly contributed to the Hoops 4 Israel charitable project in Toronto; the UWO version of H4I is the second project in 2010 that will be contributed to the overall Hoops 4 Israel fundraising campaign.

"As a student at the Univeristy of Western Ontario two things have become apparent. Firstly, the best way to support a community, is by taking the initiative to develop infrastructure for development; schools, hospitals, recreation centers etc. Secondly, competition and sport consistently bring people together. These are the reasons our club, Israel on Campus, has chosen to support Hoops 4 Israel, a charity which builds basketball courts and recreation centers for at risk Israeli-Ethiopian Jews. Traditionally Hoops 4 Israel holds a basketball tournament in Toronto to bring young professionals together for a great cause. Israel on Campus followed their lead by creating a similar tournament in London for university students." -Evan Silver

Evan Silver

Evan is a third year honours History student. In his spare time he plays basketball, squash, writes for a campus newspaper and is intereted in politics.

Kevin Treger

Kevin has always been a competitive basketball player, the sport has been his favourite past time from a young age. Spending the summer of 2008 working as a volunteer medic in Israel, Hoops 4 Israel combines his loves of Basketball and Israel, which is why he believes it is such a worthy cause. Kevin is currently a fourth year Biology student.

H4I Volunteer Committee:

Sarah Brown

Sarah is an honours History student at the University of Western Ontario. She has always believed it is important for Jewish students to learn about Israel. Currently Sarah is the head of Israel on Campus' Education Committee.

Leore Zimner

Leore is in her fourth year at Western, finishing her BA, Honors Specialization in History. After spending one year post-high school in Israel, Leore became involved with Israel on Campus at Western in her third year as VP Communications. Leore is the president of Israel on Campus. An avid Israeli advocate and CJPAC fellow, Leore is an inspiration to her peers on and off campus.

Brittany Sud

Currently, Brittany Sud is an HBA student at the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. Her interests include traveling around the world, playing tennis, and figure skating. Brittany has always been passionate about basketball and Israel and she is looking forward to be a part of an event that combines both.

Ryan Kroll

Ryan is a third year student at the Richard Ivey School of Business. He volunteered as a medic in Israel in the summer of 2008 with Kevin where they both developed a passion for Israel and helping others in need. In his spare time Ryan plays guitar, writes for a campus newspaper and keeps up with current events. Ryan hopes to go to medical school when he graduates from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Alyse Gilboord

Alyse Gilboord is currently a 3rd year Psychology Honours student at Huron University College. She enjoys playing soccer, spending time with her family and friends and making a difference in others lives by volunteering for various organizations. Both sports and Israel are dear to Alyse’s heart and she feels honoured to be part of this wonderful event.

On behalf of the Hoops 4 Israel committee of Toronto, UJA Federation, and Birthright Israel Alumni Community, we thank you for your massive contribution of time, energy and significant funding that will go towards the vulnerable community of Bat Yam. The UWO edition will give approximately 8 at-risk children the opportunity to be immersed in social programming that will set them on a path towards success, rather than the alternative disadvantaged lifestyle that this disadvantaged community can offer without our funds. Kol Ha'kavod and keep up the good work UWO Jew Crew!