# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hoops 4 Hope 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to ball out and spread love at Hoops 4 Hope 2026 – where hoops meet hearts in person!About this EventLoad up the family for a free day of basketball, food trucks, vendors, giveaways, and games at NAMI Durham's Hoops 4 Hope. It's all free for youth 17 and under and built around mentorship, teamwork, and positive relationships with local first responders. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at NCCU's McDougald-McLendon Arena. Doors open at 11:00am.Interested in vending or sponsorship? Please contact, Lorraine Childs at (919) 231-5016 or vicepresident2@namidurham.org.Music by Brian Dawson and hosted by DPS, 2025 Teacher of the Year, Alec Virgil. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0927c7b0-92f9-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1088-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/hoops-4-hope-2026/100001993606622073 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: McDougald-McLendon Arena - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: McDougald-McLendon Arena - **lat**: 35.9758995 - **long**: -78.8977563 - **full address**: McDougald-McLendon Arena, 700 East Lawson Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hoops 4 Hope 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e33aa96be7acc2185146e7815ed4b18cb17b07534de24e2d4ee0ca9c2c138ee9-rimg-w940-h470-dc03111c-gmir.jpg?v=1783777351 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hoops 4 Hope 2026 being held? - **A:** Hoops 4 Hope 2026 takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at McDougald-McLendon Arena, 700 East Lawson Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hoops 4 Hope 2026? - **A:** Hoops 4 Hope 2026 is organized by NAMI Durham (NC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hoops 4 Hope 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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