Benjamin School Students Raise Over $100,000 for Youth Sports

Funds will support infrastructure and sports courts for youth in Kenya and South Florida

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Students at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida raised over $100,000 through a 3-on-3 basketball tournament called "Hoops for Hope" to improve sports facilities and opportunities for youth in Kenya and their local community. The event, organized by students, featured age divisions from under 8 to high school and included raffles, food, and a half-court competition. The funds will be used to build a media center, sports courts, and playgrounds at the Kijana Global Innovation School in Kenya, as well as renovate a basketball court for Place of Hope in Stuart, Florida.

Why it matters

This student-led initiative demonstrates the power of young people to address global challenges and create positive change in their local and international communities. By investing in sports infrastructure and programming, the students are providing opportunities for youth development, physical activity, and community building.

The details

The Hoops for Hope basketball tournament was organized by students at The Benjamin School, including Xander Klein who founded PureHealth World, and Jack Hansen who visited the Kijana School in Kenya. The event featured 28 teams and around 200 participants across various age divisions. In addition to the basketball tournament, the fundraiser included raffles, food and drinks, and a half-court competition. The over $100,000 raised will be used to support infrastructure projects at the Kijana School in Kenya, including completing a media center and building sports courts and playgrounds. Funds will also renovate a basketball court for Place of Hope, a local organization in Stuart, Florida.

  • The Hoops for Hope basketball tournament took place on March 1, 2026.
  • Xander Klein founded PureHealth World prior to organizing the fundraiser.
  • Jack Hansen visited the Kijana School in Kenya several years ago.

The players

Xander Klein

A junior at The Benjamin School who founded PureHealth World, an organization focused on building healthier communities through sports.

Jack Hansen

A junior at The Benjamin School who visited the Kijana School in Kenya and witnessed the challenges the students face firsthand.

Chase Atkins

A Benjamin junior who is chairing the community partnership between PureHealth World and Place of Hope, a local organization in Stuart, Florida.

Kijana Global Innovation School

A school in Kenya that will benefit from the infrastructure and sports court projects funded by the Hoops for Hope event.

Place of Hope

A local organization in Stuart, Florida that will receive funding to renovate a basketball court.

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What they’re saying

“The community's support is a testament to our shared belief in a world where every child has the chance to play, grow and succeed.”

— Xander Klein, Founder, PureHealth World (News Release)

“After visiting the school myself, I developed a deep appreciation for the students, especially through spending time playing sports with them. Many students improvise by making balls out of rolled-up T-shirts wrapped in yarn.”

— Jack Hansen, Junior, The Benjamin School (News Release)

“My family has been long-standing supporters of Place of Hope and the transforming work they are doing in our community to keep siblings together and restore futures for children. I'm thrilled to continue this support through a partnership with PureHealth World.”

— Chase Atkins, Junior, The Benjamin School (News Release)

What’s next

PureHealth World plans to continue expanding its efforts through future events as a catalyst for lasting change and hope.

The takeaway

This student-led initiative demonstrates the power of young people to address global challenges and create positive change in their local and international communities by investing in sports infrastructure and programming to provide opportunities for youth development, physical activity, and community building.