Tampa- Don’t be surprised if you see teams of people racing through Ybor City on Saturday, March 8, searching for clues at various businesses. The scavenger hunters will be a part of Ybor’s Alley-Oop for Youth fundraiser benefitting the Ybor Youth Clinic.
According to organizers, teams will advance through historic sites in Ybor City using a series of clues and completing challenges. Winners and participants will receive prizes at the fundraiser’s ending reception at the Ybor City Wine Bar on 8th Avenue.
The name of the event, “Alley-Oop,” is a reference to a basketball move commonly seen during events like the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament.
Special guest Chucky Atkins, a USF Hall of Fame basketball star and former NBA player, will meet those participating after the hunt and hang out throughout the awards ceremony.
Registration begins at 1 p.m., March 8, at the Ybor Youth Clinic, 1315 E. 7th Ave., Suite 104. The scavenger hunt begins at 2 p.m.
Team registration is $125 for a team of five people. There is also individual registration for $35. Sponsorships are also available through YborYouthClinic.Health.USF.edu.
The YYC is unique in offering specialized care to high risk youth and those most traditionally marginalized, including but not limited to homeless LGBT and HIV infected youth 18 years old and younger.
For more information, call 813-396-9137.
