Hoops cause a good one

Hoops for Conner, the June 19-21 youth b-ball tourney set to raise money for 3-year-old Conner Stell, of Knightdale, is a good way locals can help out a family in need.

Stell, currently at UNC-NC Children’s Hospital, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Friday, March 27. Ever since, family and friends have been working to raise money for a bone marrow transplant.

Despite having what family members described as "real good" insurance, the insurance company won't pay for prospective donors' expenses, which can be more than affordable.

The deadline to enter the fundraising tournament is today, June 11, and the cost per team is $100. But that in no way means donations cannot be sent to the family.

Those interested in learning more about Connor Stell’s condition can visit his web site — www.teamstell.com. The site gives updates as to his day-to-day condition. People can also find out more about his story and learn how they can help. Mills said the smallest donations of prayers, money or blood can have a huge impact on the Stell family, as they can on all leukemia patients.

Those interested in a last-call registration of a team, or for more information on the “Hoops for Conner” basketball tournament set for June 19-21, contact coach Huleo Evans at 697-1139.