A first-of-its-kind event is coming to Uvalde in 2023 with the goal of helping the city heal. Balling for Uvalde World Weekend will raise funds for a new recreational center and honor the victims from Robb Elementary.
– Youth mentoring organization Baller Academy is bringing a one-of-a-kind fundraising event to Uvalde that’ll be streamed globally.The worldwide fundraiser will have charity concerts, an international celebrity and family soccer tournament, food, art, sports, and entertainment for the entire family.
“We’re talking to Bad Bunny. We’re talking to Drake. We’re talking to Justin Bieber’s family,” Baller said. “The tournament that we’re doing here at the rodeo arena is going to feature a team from Africa, Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Some of the biggest soccer players, entertainers, and athletes are going to be playing soccer here.”
The facility will host programs that bring together families from different communities for fun and competitive events in safe and supervised environments. He said he hopes to use the funds raised during the event to partner with local organizations to provide children with meaningful enrichment programs. Children will continue to learn teamwork, healthy habits, leadership, and sportsmanship skills. They will also receive mental health support from mentors.
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