Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Along with thousands of other participants, I've made a commitment to participate in a Hoops of Hope, a free throw shooting marathon. I'm doing this to help children who have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS. Over the past five years, Hoops of Hope participants have raised over 1 million dollars. The money raised by participants has gone to sponsor over 100 orphans, fund a water project in Kenya and build a high school and two medical clinics in Zambia.

Across the world over 5,700 children every day are losing one or both parents to HIV and AIDS. I can't possibly help them all, but if each of us helps a little, we can make a big difference!

Will you support me by making a tax-deductible donation on my webpage? Donating on this webpage is simple and totally secure. If you would like more information about Hoops of Hope and current projects or would also like to join the free throw shooting marathon, you can visit the Hoops of Hope website at www.hoopsofhope.org.

My name is Wade Rutter. I have been with Hoops of Hope since it first began. Austin Gutwein and I used to go to church together. I have met people from Africa who have been touched by this program, and to see their smiles and how thankful they are is worth every cent and amount of energy that I have to help them. Please do help donate!