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Legendary Harlem Globetrotter Larry "Shorty" Coleman, Coach Ed Treimanis, Referee Jimmy Bolden, other coaches and campers.

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Mercy Me Concert Tampa Florida, from left to right: Joshua Goodrick, Gary Miracle, Ed Treimanis

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Bibles and Basketballs

Bibles and Basketballs was founded by Ed Treimanis, in the year 2005.  Part of the mission of Bibles and Basketballs is to inspire youth in a positive environment.    We have teamed up with some of the former Harlem Globetrotters, including Larry “Shorty” Coleman.

Plus, we have also teamed up with Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational Tournament, and the All Abilities Clinic presented by Larry “Shorty” Coleman.  We do camps, clinics, charity games, and inspirational presentations.

We can bring Bibles and Basketballs to your School, Church, or Organization.

Partners

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All Abilities Clinic

Ages 7-21

We are looking for Individual and Corporate Sponsors.  You may go to the Helping Hands website https://hhmin.org/

Look for Cause: Shorty

Funds will go to help Larry Shorty Coleman with extenuating medical costs.

News & Events

Local Sponsors Contribute to Summer Bible and Basketball Camp’s

Success

Local Sponsors Contribute to Summer Bible and Basketball Camp’s Success
By Tamas Mondovics


featured1What do 18 coaches, 26 corporate sponsors, 93 children and $4,000 in cash and donations equal? One of the most successful summer camps in the area. 

Bibles and Basketball Summer Camp—as it has come to be called over the years—was once again hosted by Immanuel Lutheran Church and School and led by Ed Treimanis, Chief Financial Planner of Ameriprise Financial Services, who was proud to announce that this year’s camp was an overwhelming success. 

Due to the overwhelming support from local Platinum corporate sponsors, Women’s Care of Brandon, William F. Price Foundation, Treimanis, and the camp’s original sponsor Neal A. Kahn of Olin Mott Tire Store, Carlos Velez of the Orlando Magic, who has co-sponsored this year’s camp and other individual and corporate sponsors, for the first time all 93 children that attended camp did so free of cost.  

“Our goal to ensure that no child is turned away from our Bibles and Basketballs camp due to finances was reached beyond our expectation,” Treimanis said. “Originally, we were able to let the first 77 children enjoy the camp without cost, but after the support from the community, we knew this number would be much higher.” The camp concluded with a pizza party as well as an evening charity basketball tournament at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, which welcomed more than 200 parents, fans and local sponsors, who came out to support the event and to give back to their community.  

Treimanis and the Immanuel Lutheran Annual Basketball Camp have chosen (Sharing Hope for Orphans and Every Soul) SHOES to receive half the proceeds of the charity game. “We would like to extend a special thank you to Dick’s Sporting Goods, who donated equipment and prizes for the camp including basketballs, Nike bags, whistles as well as gift certificates for coaches and volunteers and coupon books for basketball related items from Dick’s,” said Ameriprise intern Jeremy Whitehead. 

During a recently held banquet at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, at 9331 Adamo Dr., in Tampa, awards were handed out to coaches and players for their participation. Besides the willing support of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s management team, Treimanis also acknowledged Marie Gilmore of the Osprey Observer and the Christian Voice, along with Carlos Velez and Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic for getting the word out prior to camp.  

For further information feel free to call Treimanis 623-5713 or contact Immanuel Lutheran School at 685-1978. To learn more about SHOES, please visit www.destinyshouse.com/shoes.

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