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Wilmington basketball tournament puts focus on raising funds for mental health
- The SL24 Basketball Classic returned to Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington for its eighth year.
- The event combines basketball with conversations about mental health to reduce stigma.
- Sean Locke Foundation founder notes the importance of listening and nonjudgmental support for families.
- Proceeds support Sean’s House and mental health programming across Delaware.
- The event has grown significantly, with thousands attending and streaming nationwide.
- The tournament honors Sean Locke, a University of Delaware alum who battled depression and anxiety.
- The event aims to reinvest funds into mental health programming across Delaware.
- Organizers plan halftime presentations and personal stories to support open dialogues.
- The event underlines support for families with student-athletes facing mental health challenges.
- The SL24 Basketball Classic blends sport with a broader message about mental health in Delaware.
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