Mission Statement
My name is Max Santamaria. I’m a high school student and the founder of Swish Wish, a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the joy of basketball with underserved communities. Basketball has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s more than just a game. It’s been a source of discipline, confidence, and community. I currently play on my school’s varsity basketball team, and I wanted to use what I’ve learned on the court to make a difference off the court. That’s how Swish Wish was born. As a student-led nonprofit, every donation helps us reach more kids and create meaningful opportunities to uplift communities through sport. We would be honored to receive support from the Lakers, an organization that has inspired me and so many others for years. For some kids in our neighborhood, just attending a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena would be a dream come true and one ticket can bring more joy than words can express. If needed, we can provide our 501(c)(3) documentation, and highlights from our past work. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Warm regards, Max Santamaria Founder, Swish Wish
Impact
2 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gifted bball hoop, donated sporting equipments, bball clinic, provide safer environment for youth, | 100 | $20.00 | — | Per Day |
| school wide slightly used/new sporting equipment drive and donated to LA city parks and recreation | 100 | $1.00 | — | Per Week |
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