Third annual Makenna Williams Memorial Game announced

We are delighted to announce the third annual Makenna Williams Memorial Game, taking place on Thursday 28^th August at Copleston Sports Centre!

Those that have been around the club for some time will know of Makenna tragic passing in June of 2022, and Ipswich Basketball Club, our staff, players, volunteers and community will continue to honour Makenna's memory with what will be another amazing event.

Last year's memorial game saw a collection of IBC legends, current players and juniors show out to celebrate Makenna's life and raise awareness to support our club in providing mental health support and training, as well as raising much needed funds for the general running of the club. We were treated to a game of the highest level, with GB Senior Internationals and club legends Ethan and Maya Price sharing the MVP trophy. This year we're hoping for much of the same, and are delighted to announce that Ipswich Basketball and National League ‘A-Listers’ Harriet Welham and Sam Newman will captain the two sides, which will be once again coached by Nick Drane and as well as a new addition to the sideline – Lee Linton Hodges. Other familiar names that have contributed an enormous amount to the programme such as Veron Eze, Olivia Forster, Jake Eynon and Danni Cazey will also be suiting up in this very special event.

Club Head Coach Nick Drane added: "We vowed that Ipswich Basketball Club would play our part in ensuring that Makenna will never be forgotten. No promise has ever been more important to keep. The first two memorial games were a special occasion for everyone involved with our club, and most importantly for Makenna’s family. We were able to raise funds for the club, and more importantly awareness of mental health and the challenges many of us face. We have worked hard in providing training for our members to continue to raise that awareness and we will be doing even more in 2025/26. The club's love for Makenna will live on forever”

To donate to this amazing cause, please follow the below link.

https://gofund.me/cfd5d17d

This year's event will once again be held at Copleston Sports Centre, with a tip off time of 6.30pm, with a post-game reception at the Forge Kitchen for over 18s. Further details about the rosters, structure of the evening and fundraisers will be announced over the coming weeks, but we can say with some certainty, having seen the list of players committed so far, that it is not going to be an event you want to miss!

Add Thursday 28^th August to your calendars!