Number of Participants: 100
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $1,690
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Sport: Schools
School: Bayport-Blue Point High School
Date: February 14, 2025
Location:
Bayport Blue Point High School
Snedecor Avenue, Bayport
NY
About:
On Feb. 14, students from the Bayport-Blue Point High School team sports elective participated in the school’s first bracket-style pickleball tournament to raise awareness and support for the Dezy Strong Foundation. The entire school was invited to attend and cheer on the students and staff as they faced off in this exciting event.
The Dezy Strong Foundation was founded by Matthew “Dezy” DiStefano, who was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in February 2019 and sadly passed away in January 2020. The foundation is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by cancer.
In the days leading up to the tournament, students showed their support by purchasing Dezy Strong gear and wearing it on Feb. 13. The tournament, held on Feb. 14, marked the culmination of their efforts to raise awareness for this important cause.
Photos courtesy of Bayport-Blue Point School District.
