Football Game of Hope

Katie Libecco | Posted April 4th 2009

The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley hosted their first Football Game of Hope Saturday at the Chevrolet Centre. Founder and president of the Hope Foundation, Tony Spano, says they plan on making the game an annual event in addition to their softball and basketball games. The Hope Foundation raises money for chronically and terminally ill children. The Football Game of Hope also benefited Ava Timko, an infant diagnosed with leukemia. The game featured local football coaches and figures, including Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams.