Anderson Alumni, Students and Faculty:
In the history of athletics at Anderson High School, Chris Norwell sits on a short list of elite athletes. During his career as a Redskin, he finished as the school's all-time leading scorer in basketball. On the football field, his outstanding play was impressive enough to earn him a scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he started for four years. In the last several years, Chris has provided those of us that were fortunate to follow him with many wonderful memories.
The time has come for us to return the favor.
Chris has been diagnosed with Burkitt's Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. He is currently in the process of treatment but this is a serious disease with a serious prognosis. Since being diagnosed in the middle of October, Chris has already spent more than 30 nights in the hospital receiving chemotherapy and numerous procedures. He will have no income for the foreseeable future and bills are starting to mount up. We are asking the Anderson Redskin Family to help out in any way we can.
On Sunday February 22nd, 2009, Anderson will be hosting the "Once a Redskin......Always a Redskin" event.
This event is a 3 on 3 charity basketball tournament with all proceeds going to directly benefit the Norwell family. You can participate in a number of ways:
1) Organize a team and play. Teams can have 3 or 4 people on them. At least one person must be a current or former Anderson High School student or faculty member, but other than that, it's wide open. Put together a team with your family or your friends and sign up. Teams are $25 and will be split into three divisions (Male, Female, and Co-Ed). The exact format of the tournament, in terms of length of game play, etc. will be determined once we get an idea of how many teams will register. After it is approved, a registration form and instructions will be posted on this site. For now, start getting organized and save the date.
2) Attend. We are planning an event filled day. These events will include a silent auction of Anderson/Illinois related merchandise, split the pot, free throw and 3 point contests, games for younger kids, etc. You are welcome to come back and simply be a part of the day with us.
3) Donate. If you can not attend, but would like to help, you can donate in one of two ways; A couple people have contacted me willing to donate something from their business for the silent auction. That would be great. Additionally, Chris' sister has established a fund at 5/3 bank. If you would like to make a contribution immediately and not wait for the event, you can mail in a check or stop in any 5/3 bank location. Please make your check payable to Christopher R. Norwell. Again, any 5/3 location nationwide should be able to take a payment if you stop in. If you choose to mail it, the primary address is:
5/3 Bank Anderson Towne Center
7580 Beechmont Ave.
MD 106911
Cincinnati OH 45255
Any questions, feel free to email me at justin.servis@foresthills.edu
