Tom Hopkins Foundation is a 501(c)3 that supports youth athletics and provides assistance to families affected by cancer. 10th Annual Papa Hops July 12, 2024
The Tom Hopkins Foundation was proud to raise $113,500 for our buddy Danny Golden. It’s incredible to see all of the support from our amazing community and to come together for Danny, Casey and the Golden Family. Over 13,000 shirts were ordered in 40 states across the US.
#DG
Thank you to
@S_C_CFootball
for honoring Danny Golden and supporting him all season by wearing DG helmet decals. What a great day and an even better game between MHR and St. Christina. We look forward to hosting the 8th grade All Star game this Sunday at MC!
#FightLikaAGolden
Check out a clip from the video shown on Friday Night before the Championship game. It’s a testament to the legacy and life that Papa Hops lived always looking out for others. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support in living out our mission.
#PapaHops
In honor of Papa Hops 10 year Anniversary we surprised our Mom with a street dedication honoring Tom on his Birthday. Thank you to
@mattoshea19
and the 19th Ward for making this happen and to our wonderful neighbors, Family and Friends for celebrating with us.
#NeverEndTheFight
As part of the Tom Hopkins foundation mission is to support youth athletics, we are proud to support St. Cajetan School and unveil the new gym floor. Tom was a true supporter of the Warriors and enjoyed many nights coaching, reffing, and watching games at the school.
We will pick two more winners 24 hrs from now. Enter by liking and retweeting to win a tournament shirt or tank. Available in men’s and women’s sizes. Store closes tomorrow night at midnight! Link in bio.
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10 years ago we lost a Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, and dear Friend to all. Over the past ten years, our family has been fortunate to keep our father’s legacy alive through the Tom Hopkins Foundation.
Danny Golden and his fiancé Casey along with their family and friends wanted to thank the community for all of the love and support they have been shown. The sun was shining and the smiles on all the kids’ faces is what it’s truly about.
#FightLikeAGolden
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The 7th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament was a huge success raising $80,000. The Tom Hopkins Foundation will continue to uplift families affected by cancer and support youth athletics in our community.
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@barstoolchicago
@BarstoolBigCat
@barstoolWSD
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 9th annual Papa Hops softball tournament. Due to the weather, the championship game will be completed at 7pm Wednesday July 19th between Yup and Bagel Boys. Yup is currently leading 9-0 over Bagel Boys.
The Tom Hopkins Foundation is excited to sponsor
@S_C_CFootball
and bring back the All-Star games for boys football, basketball, volleyball as well as girls basketball and volleyball. We continue to support youth athletics in our community. Sunday 11/13 at MC
#NeverEndTheFight
What an incredible night at The 9th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament! Thank you to all the participants, volunteers and fans who came out and supported The Tom Hopkins Foundation.
The 2024 Papa Hops bracket is set! Who will take home the Patrick “Reggie” Regan 16” Championship Trophy? We’ll find out on Friday July 12th at 4PM.
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Amazing news to hear this morning, our friend and recipient Isla Dorsey is Cancer Free! This brave, courageous warrior has been fighting for over 580 days and will be ringing the bell next week. So happy for Isla, her mom Danielle and Family, way to go Isla!
#IslaStrong
It’s great to see the High School and Grade School Football Teams on the Southside and Northside come together to support Danny Golden, wearing DG stickers on their helmets this season. Great job
@S_C_CFootball
!
#FightLikeAGolden
#NeverEndTheFight
Happy Papa Hops Day! Throwback to this iconic photo of Kennedy Park legend Tom Divine (He knew every park kids batting average and position) and Papa Hops in right field outfield by Diamond 2. We know he will be watching over tonight!
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Partnered up with
@HTHollow
to create our very own beer for this years softball tournament!
Stop by Horse Thief this Friday to grab your 12oz cans! Act fast we have a limited amount!
Excited to announce our good friend Jack Campbell will be representing the Tom Hopkins Foundation with the NFLs ‘My Cause My Cleats’ initiative. Thank you Jack for the continued support!
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You can purchase gear at the link below.
#tbt
Our Championship trophy resembles a trophy Tom was given by his friends in the early 1980’s when he beat cancer. They would take him to chemo every Thursday and once he beat it they made the IBC (I Beat Cancer) Trophy.
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We are one week away from the 8th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament. Come on out to Kennedy Park next Friday night at 5PM. Food, raffles, merchandise, kids zone and a great night for all ages!
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We are grateful to our friends at
@barstoolchicago
Chicago for always supporting Papa Hops and participating in the Tournament every year. Check out this clip from The Mid Show of Liam Hopkins talking about the 10th Annual Tournament tomorrow night.
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We had a great time last Sunday at the 8th grade boys
@S_C_CFootball
Football All Star game. We’re honored to continue to support youth athletics throughout our community! Great game played by both teams and most importantly they had fun!
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Merry Christmas to all of our family and friends from the Tom Hopkins Foundation. Its a time to be thankful for what is around us and appreciate the gifts in our life. Papa Hops was a gift to all of us!
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Papa Hops summer store is live! Retweet and favorite this post to be entered in a raffle and we will pick one winner that will receive 2 hats and a papa hops t-shirt. Store link in bio!
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We hope everyone had a great Fourth of July and is getting ready for the best night of summer this Friday July 12th at 4pm. Bring the Family, pack your lawn chair and fill your cooler! We can’t wait to see you all at the 10th annual Papa Hops Tournament. 🇺🇸
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8 years have passed but Toms memory and legacy continues to shine on. We love you Papa Hops! 3/26/14 “When you die it does not mean you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.” -Stuart Scott
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Merry Christmas to all of our family and friends from the Tom Hopkins Foundation. It is a time to be thankful for what is around us and appreciate the gifts in our life. Papa Hops was a gift to all of us!
#NeverEndTheFight
Due to popular demand we have extended our online store for our friend Danny Golden. Youth and toddler sizes available and check out the patch hat that is available in two options. Link in bio!
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This Wednesday the Papa Hops winter store will be live at 4PM. Gear will be available for all ages you don’t want to miss out!
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Anthony Pappalas was our first recipient of the foundation in 2015. His mother, Katie Gaskin continues to fight and honor him with a wonderful foundation in his name Anthony’s Avengers DIPG Foundation. Check out the amazing story below!
#AnthonysAvengers
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Save the Date! We are halfway to the 10th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament on Friday July 12th, 2024. We are forever grateful to all of you for the continued love and support towards the Tom Hopkins Foundation.
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This weather is getting us excited for the Summer season. In just three months we will be back in the park celebrating the 10th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament on Friday July 12th at 4PM.
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We are 16 Days away from the 10th Annual Papa Hops 16” Softball Tournament on Friday July 12th. Who will be crowned the Champion? We find out the bracket tomorrow night at 8PM.
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It’s an honor to partner with our friends at
@McAuleyMacs
and
@MarquetteBank
and unveil the new scoreboard at their state of the art athletic facility. We are proud to support the wonderful student athletes and continue our mission.
#MightyMacs
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Our MVP Tony Knight. Tony passed away in 2014 but his memory lives on in our hearts. We honor our friend Tony each year by awarding a tournament MVP in his honor. Who will be the next Papa Hops MVP?
#TKnight
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Get your Papa Hops ‘Parade Honoree’ sweatshirts now! Retweet and like this post to be entered into a random drawing to win a crewneck or sweatshirt of your choice. Picking 2 winners this Saturday afternoon.
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Last Sunday, the 8th Grade Girls Basketball All Star game was played at Marist High School. Congratulations to the 24 players who participated and a great game by both teams!
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Congratulations to Jugg-Offs on winning the 7th Annual tournament. 7-5 win over Ignition and Jugg-Offs 2nd Papa Hops title in 4 years.
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Thanks to St. Cajetan for hosting a great tournament that was renamed Tom Hopkins Memorial Turkey Shoot. 24 teams participated and St. Cajetan won the championship for the first time in tournament history.
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Happy to host the SCC 8th Grade Boys All Star Basketball Game. Thanks to
@StRitaHS
for having us and a big congratulations to all the participants and best of luck in your high school careers!
#PapaHops
#NeverEndTheFight
What a great day last Sunday at the 8th grade boys
@S_C_CFootball
All Star game. The Tom Hopkins Foundation is proud to continue to support youth athletics throughout our community! Great game played by both teams and most importantly, they had fun!
#PapaHops
#NeverEndTheFight
Our good friend
@TooPOC
has a special message for todays All-Stars! Pat was a 2007 Southside Catholic All-Star and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer. A Super Bowl champ, thank you Pat and congrats on the big win today in Germany!
#POC
#NeverEndTheFight
@S_C_CFootball