Hannah's Helping Hands
Fighting Cancer While Encouraging Reading
In Partnership with Hannah Hidalgo, the V Foundation, and Our Kids Read
Fighting Cancer While Encouraging Reading
In partnership with the V Foundation and Our Kids Read, Hannah's Helping Hands is launching a national literacy initiative that will provide free children's books to young patients and families in children's hospitals across the country.
When NCAA basketball star Hannah Hidalgo received the Ticha Penicheiro "Next Up" Award from the V Foundation, she chose to use the recognition to create impact beyond the basketball court. s books to young patients and families in children's hospitals across the country.
Together, we're honoring the legacy of Stuart Scott by bringing comfort, joy, and the power of reading to children facing some of life's toughest challenges.
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Why This Matters
A hospital stay can be difficult and frightening for children and families. Books provide:
- Comfort during challenging times
- Positive distractions during treatment and recovery
- Opportunities for family connection
- Educational support when children are away from school
- Inspiration, hope, and imagination
Every donated book helps transform a hospital visit into an opportunity for learning, healing, and joy.
Honoring the Legacy of Stuart Scott
This initiative is dedicated to the memory of Stuart Scott, whose courage, resilience, and commitment to helping others inspired millions.
In the spirit of his famous "Boo-Yah!" enthusiasm and positive outlook, Hannah's Helping Hands seeks to bring encouragement and hope to children and families across the country through literacy.
Meet Hannah Hidalgo
NCAA Women's Basketball Superstar
Hannah Hidalgo has quickly become one of the most accomplished players in college basketball. Highlights include:
- 3-Time All-American
- Gold Medalist
- USA Female Basketball Athlete of the Year
- McDonald's All-American Game Co-MVP
- Naismith Defensive Player of the Year
- Fastest player to reach 2,000 points in ACC history
- Notre Dame single-game scoring record holder
- Notre Dame steals record holder
While her accomplishments on the court are impressive, Hannah is equally committed to making a difference in communities across the country.
About Our Kids Read
Our Kids Read is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children learn to read and love to read.
Our impact includes:
- More than 150,000 books donated nationwide
- More than 75,000 children served
- Partnerships with major organizations including Microsoft, Nike, Verizon, Gen Digital, RxBenefits, Scholastic, and others
- Literacy programs serving children in schools, hospitals, and underserved communities
Our mission is to harness the power of community and technology to empower everyday people to mentor children and inspire a love of reading.
Campaign Locations
Books will be donated to children's hospitals in five communities connected to Hannah Hidalgo and Stuart Scott's legacy:
- Chicago, Illinois: WNBA All-Star Weekend, Stuart Scott's birthplace. Books distributed to multiple children's hospitals.
- New York City, New York: ESPY Awards week. Hospital book donation event in the Bronx.
- Durham, North Carolina: Near the University of North Carolina, where Stuart Scott attended college.
- South Bend, Indiana: Home of the University of Notre Dame.
- South Jersey: Hannah Hidalgo's hometown community.
Your Impact
Provides 20 books for one child, book for 1 year
Provides support for two (2) students in the one-on-one literacy-focused mentorship program
Sponsors books for an entire classroom
Sponsors approximately 1,000 books for one campaign city.
Custom Gift: Help us expand the campaign and reach even more children and families.
Help Us Put Books Into the Hands of Children Who Need Them Most
Every dollar helps provide free books to children and families in hospitals across the country.
Thank You - Thank you for supporting our mission of helping children, supporting families, and inspiring the next generation of readers. Together, we can fight cancer while encouraging reading.