Ballin' for a Cause: How Haron "H2O" Hargrave is Uniting Communities Through Basketball

NEW YORK - EntSun -- Haron's success with H2OBasketball naturally led to the expansion of his vision with Ballin4Peace. Established in 2008, this non-profit sports events organization has a singular, powerful mission: to inspire inner-city youth to reject violence and promote peace through charitable sports events and community outreach across New York City.

Over the years, Ballin4Peace has forged impactful partnerships with various organizations and law enforcement agencies, amplifying its reach and message. Its vital work has garnered significant media attention, with features on prominent local and national outlets such as PIX11 News, BET.com, the New York Post, HOT 97, and iHeartRadio.

Ballin4Peace's highly anticipated events are renowned for creating unforgettable moments, drawing support and guest appearances from a roster of celebrities including Jim Jones, Mack Wilds, 2Milly, Grafh, and most recently, the iconic Whoopi Goldberg.

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Haron's commitment extends to extensive coaching and training, holding positions as the National Director of NIKE Basketball Camps and Head Youth Trainer for the New York Knicks. He has also lent his expertise to prestigious organizations like Game 7 Basketball, Peak Sports Hoops, Long Island Lightning, Riverside Hawks, Sports & Arts, Wingspan Arts, Harlem Children's Zone, Junior Knicks, and the Nike Basketball Academy. Furthermore, Hargrave is a certified official for Board 119 in Queens and Board 33 in New Jersey.

Mark your calendars! The 9th Annual Charity Celebrity Basketball event is set for June 14th. This is your chance to witness an incredible display of talent for a fantastic cause. Get your tickets now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elite-32-summer-tip-off-june-22-2025-queens-college-nyc-tickets-1374783096249?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=COLLEGE (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elite-32-summer-tip-off-june-22-2025-queens-college-nyc-tickets-1374783096249%3Faff%3Debdsshcopyurl%26utm-campaign%3Dsocial%26utm-content%3Dattendeeshare%26utm-medium%3Ddiscovery%26utm-term%3...)

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