About Us

Nearly 6 years ago an almost improbable occurrence created a unique bond among four people. Each of us, totally unaware of the others conditions, were diagnosed with a rare liver disease known as primary schlerosing cholangitis (PSC). Since those initial assessments, two of us have undergone successful liver transplants, and one of us has been successful in holding his own in fighting the disease. Unfortunately one of us, Coach Steve Loy from Walsh University, lost his battle against liver cancer in February of 2004. Steve's death has saddened us greatly but it has also strengthened our resolve to do everything we can to educate as many people as possible about the importance of organ donation.

The Hoops 4 Healing Foundation was formed with a simple goal in mind. That goal is to raise money to help find a cure for liver disease while increasing public awareness of the need for organ donation. The foundation has provided us with a vehicle for reaching people in our area and throughout the country in sharing our stories. Since our stories became public we have had the opportunity to put more of a spotlight on the importance of each of these causes.

Each year we have attempted to expand the scope of our efforts. Since 1999 we have sponsored the Hoops 4 Healing Basketball Classic in Canton. This event includes both high school and college games and has featured local teams against great competition from around the country.

In 2002 we expanded our efforts to include the Hoops 4 Healing Golf Benefit, Dinner and Auction. Organized by NBA official and H4H board member Joe DeRosa and his wife Patti, this event features an outstanding golf course, a great dinner, and the opportunity to bid on many special sports related auction items.