Students Raise Over $100,000 for Youth Sports

Palm Beach students organize 3-on-3 basketball tournament to fund sports infrastructure projects in Kenya and South Florida

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Students in the Palm Beach area raised more than $100,000 at their flagship event, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to improve infrastructure and sports courts for youth in Kenya and South Florida. The event, run by kids for kids, was in partnership with Kijana Global Innovation School and Kids Around the World in Kenya, and Place of Hope in South Florida.

Why it matters

This community-driven fundraising effort by students demonstrates their commitment to empowering youth through sports, both locally and globally. The funds raised will directly support infrastructure projects that provide more opportunities for children to play, grow, and succeed.

The details

The basketball tournament, with age divisions ranging from under 8 to high school, drew 28 teams and around 200 kids and adults. The event also included raffles, food and drinks, and a half-court competition, with all proceeds dedicated to the development projects around the world. The funds raised will be used to renovate a basketball court for Place of Hope in Stuart, Florida, as well as support infrastructure projects at the Kijana School in Kenya.

  • The event took place on March 10, 2026.
  • PureHealth World, the student-led organization behind the event, plans to continue expanding its efforts through future events.

The players

Xander Klein

The founder of PureHealth World, a junior at the Benjamin School.

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 with Place of Hope, a long-standing supporter of the organization.

Kijana Global Innovation School

A school in Kenya that is a partner in the infrastructure development projects funded by the event.

Place of Hope

A community organization in South 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 of PureHealth World (wbal.com)

“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 at the Benjamin School (wbal.com)

“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, Benjamin junior (wbal.com)

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 fundraising effort demonstrates the power of youth to make a meaningful impact on their local and global communities by leveraging the unifying force of sports. The funds raised will directly support infrastructure projects that provide more opportunities for children to play, grow, and succeed.