Yesterday, our Fargo Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) team partnered with the NDSU Men’s Basketball Team to host an energetic and joy‑filled basketball skills clinic for children who have been adopted or are part of adoptive families. Around 30 students in kindergarten through sixth grade took part in the clinic, which focused on learning basketball fundamentals while, most importantly, having fun in a supportive and encouraging environment. From the moment the kids stepped onto the court, the gym was filled with laughter, smiles, and excitement. The NDSU men’s basketball players and coaches worked hands‑on with participants, guiding them through drills, encouraging teamwork, and celebrating every effort, no matter the skill level. For adoptive families, events like this are about more than sports. They’re an opportunity to build connection, confidence, and community. Seeing the kids enjoy themselves and leave the court beaming was a powerful reminder of the importance of creating welcoming spaces where adopted youth can simply be kids. We are incredibly grateful to the NDSU Men’s Basketball Team for their partnership and to everyone who helped make this event such a success. The enthusiasm and care shown by everyone involved made this clinic a memorable experience for our families and the kids.
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Every act of kindness has a ripple effect—one that stretches far beyond a single moment. This Giving Hearts Day, Catholic Charities North Dakota invites you to celebrate with us as we step back through the decades and honor the timeless power of generosity. Our theme, “Giving Back Through Time – Kindness Never Goes Out of Style,” reminds us that compassion has always been at the heart of our work and always will be. A Tradition of Serving North Dakotans for Over 100 Years For more than a century, CCND has been walking alongside individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments—supporting older adults, individuals with intellectual disabilities, pregnant women, children in foster care, and so many others. Your generosity each year ensures these services not only continue but grow. Why Giving Hearts Day Matters Giving Hearts Day is CCND’s second largest fundraising opportunity of the year and a moment when our entire community comes together to lift up neighbors across North Dakota. Gifts made on this day help fund critical programs—especially those with little outside funding—allowing us to reach people who may be hearing about our mission for the first time. This year, Dental Flossophy in Bismarck has pledged match dollars, meaning every Giving Hearts Day contribution goes even further to support vulnerable North Dakotans.
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