Those running the HSE SPORTS youth athletic nonprofit have made one fact clear to me for some time – no young person in the Fishers area wanting to play sports is denied that opportunity if the family is not able to pay fees.

This is only possible through partnerships with organizations like IU Health.  On Tuesday, IU Health announced a renewal of the long-standing partnership maintained with HSE SPORTS.  IU Health says it ha sponsored over 500 scholarships, allowing local youngsters to participate in HSE SPORTS programs.

“We understand the importance of physical activity and recreational sports in the health and wellness of a child’s life,” said Joy Davis, marketing manager for customer experience and community outreach at IU Health Saxony Hospital, inn an IU Health news release. “Our partnership with S.P.O.R.T.S allows us to make a difference for kids who can’t afford to join a team. It’s an opportunity to take the IU Health mission, to improve the health of our patients and community, beyond the hospital walls.”

IU Health Saxony remains the primary scholarship provider and an official community partner of SPORTS.

“We are extremely fortunate to have the support of the healthcare providers in our area. IU Health Saxony Hospital continues to show its commitment to our program and our families,” said Scott Spillman, Executive Director of S.P.O.R.T.S.