Hundreds of people came together for a basketball game in Granby Friday night to help a fifth grader who is hospitalized after a freak accident.
Katie remains in the hospital and the community came together in a show of support to the girl and her family.
Katie’s basketball coach, Tim Heinze, said the idea came together on Thursday to fill the gym for Katie during the Granby vs. East Granby game.
“She's a great kid and we just all want her back on her feet as quick as possible,” he said.
Among the many people who went to the event was UConn legend and WNBA star Rebecca Lobo.
“When something happens to somebody in your community, when you live in a small town, you band together and do what you can for that little girl,” Lobo said.
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Organizers said the money raised during the game will go to Katie's parents for her medical bills.
