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Former UofL star Luke Hancock hosts basketball clinic for autistic children

Former UofL star Luke Hancock hosts basketball clinic for autistic children
>> I’M HERE TO WATCH MY GRANDSON PLAY BASKETBALL LIKE A BOSS. CAROLYN: FOR SUE BISHOP, THIS IS A SLAM DUNK. >> THIS IS A BLESSING FOR THIS GRANDMA, FOR SURE. CAROLYN: HER GRANDSON, CAM, IS TAKING PART IN THE LUKE HANCOCK AND FRIENDS BASKETBALL CLINIC FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. >> HE GOT A BALL IN HIS HAND AND THEY JUST JOINED IN, AND KIND OF SCOOPED HIM UP, AND TOOK OFF WITH HIM, AND THAT’S IT, I’M SITTING BACK FOR ONCE, JUST GETTING TO ENJOY HIS LAUGHTER AND SMILE AND CONFIDENCE. CAROLYN: THIS IS THE THIRD YEAR, HANCOCK HAS TEAMED UP WITH ' ’FAMILIES FOR EFFECTIVE AUTISM TREATMENT, OR ’FEAT’ TO GET KIDS ON THE HARDWOO >> WHEN KIDS COME OUT HERE AND THEY START DRIBBLING, AND THEY’RE A LITTLE SHY, AND THEY OPEN UP A LITTLE BIT, AND THEN, THEY MAKE THEIR FIRST SHOT AND THEY LIGHT UP. IT’S REALLY SPECIAL. CAROLYN: FEAT OF LOUISVILLE HELPS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH AUTISM BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES. IT’S SOMETHING BISHOP APPRECIATES. >> I NEED THESE PEOPLE. WE’RE A VILLAGE WE NEED EACH OTHER AND IF WE DON’T BUILD AWARENESS THROUGH THESE KINDS OF EVENTS, WHERE WE CAN GET THESE KIDS A LITTLE MORE SOCIALIZED, AND VERSED AND CONFIDENT IN OURSELVES THEN WE’RE FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS. CAROLYN: THE KIDS LEARN BASKETBALL SKILLS, AND THEN GET TO SHOW OFF THEIR MOVE >> IT’S ABOUT THESE KIDS JUST GETTING INCLUDED, AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO CAMP LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE. CAROLYN: FOR HANCOCK IT’S A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK WITH THE HELP OF THE SPORT HE LOVES. >> A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS HAVE COME OUT TODAY TO SUPPORT THE KIDS, AND HELP THEM ALONG WITH WHAT WE’RE DOING, AND IT’S JUST A GREAT TIME. IT’S FUN TO BE OUT HERE. CAROLYN: FOR THE FAMILIES, IT’S A CHANCE TO WATCH THE KIDS HAVE FUN, AND THANK AN ORGANIZATI THAT HELPS THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. >> WE LEAN ON EACH OTHER, WE COUNT ON EACH OTHER. FEAT IS AN AMAZING ORGANIZATION AND ANYONE ELSE THAT DEALS WITH AUTISM AWARENESS AND ANY DISABILITY FOR THAT MA
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Former UofL star Luke Hancock hosts basketball clinic for autistic children
A former University of Louisville basketball player teamed up with the 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' for a fun day of hoops. The Luke Hancock and Friends basketball clinic brought together kids ages 9 to 18 who have autism spectrum disorder. The kids learned new skills and showed off their moves at Middletown Christian Church. Sue Bishop brought her grandson to the clinic. She says loves watching him play. "He got a ball in his hand, and they just joined in and kind of scooped him up and took off with him and that's it. I'm sitting back for once just getting to enjoy his laughter and smile and confidence.""A lot of volunteers have come out today to kind of support the kids and help them along with what we're doing, and it's just a great time. It's fun to be out here," said Hancock.For Hancock, it's his way of giving back while utilizing the sport he loves. All of the kids who participated got an autographed basketball and certificate. FEAT offers support, education and resources for children and families with autism.

A former University of Louisville basketball player teamed up with the 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' for a fun day of hoops.

The Luke Hancock and Friends basketball clinic brought together kids ages 9 to 18 who have autism spectrum disorder.

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The kids learned new skills and showed off their moves at Middletown Christian Church.

Sue Bishop brought her grandson to the clinic. She says loves watching him play.

"He got a ball in his hand, and they just joined in and kind of scooped him up and took off with him and that's it. I'm sitting back for once just getting to enjoy his laughter and smile and confidence."

"A lot of volunteers have come out today to kind of support the kids and help them along with what we're doing, and it's just a great time. It's fun to be out here," said Hancock.

For Hancock, it's his way of giving back while utilizing the sport he loves.

All of the kids who participated got an autographed basketball and certificate.

FEAT offers support, education and resources for children and families with autism.