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Tech women’s basketball visits children at Mustard Seed Ranch

Tech women’s basketball visits children at Mustard Seed Ranch

Posted: Dec 17, 2010

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team took some time off the court to spread some Christmas cheer with the kids at the Mustard Seed Ranch Christmas party Thursday.

The Mustard Seed Ranch in an interdenominational ministry providing a permanent, loving home environment for children who need a chance.

The women’s team played games with the kids including a pick up basketball game. The team also ate a Christmas dinner and ended the night by giving presents to all the kids.

This event was part of Tennessee Tech’s ongoing mission to include Tech athletes through CHAMPS in community service projects throughout the area.

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