Contestant of the Week- Reese Gardner

Reese Gardner

Age Group: Girls 12-13

Sponsoring Elks Lodge: Jonesboro, Ark., Lodge No. 498

2014 Hoop Shoot District Free Throw Percentage: .92

Height: 5'1"

Hobbies: Playing and watching basketball

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls and herself

Fun Fact: Reese’s lucky number is 13.

Why Reese Loves the Hoop Shoot : “So I can win!”

Through the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program, the Elks National Foundation teaches kids the values of hard work and good sportsmanship. In 2013-14, the ENF allocated $692,750 to fund this program. For more information on the Hoop Shoot, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.