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Swysh Forward Foundation Announces Inaugural Courtside for a Cause Gala - Tickets On Sale Now!

January 16 event will support youth mental health, suicide prevention, and access to basketball

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Swysh Forward Foundation will host its inaugural Courtside for a Cause — An Evening Benefiting Swysh Forward Foundation on Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 6 to 10 p.m., bringing together community members, business leaders, and basketball supporters to help young people build confidence, connection, and resilience.

The evening will feature dinner, an auction, entertainment by a mentalist, and conversations about supporting young athletes on and off the court. The planned program includes Dr. Brook Choulet, LeAnn Hull, and Positive Coaching Alliance. A VIP reception will take place from 5 to 6 p.m.

Proceeds will support the foundation’s work in youth mental health and suicide prevention through basketball access, mentorship, mental performance education, and community programming. Its initiatives include helping young people from families with limited financial resources participate in opportunities they might otherwise miss.

For founder Steve Moses, the mission is deeply personal. At 18, he lost someone close to him to suicide. Years later, Guillain-Barré syndrome left him temporarily paralyzed in an intensive care unit. Those experiences shaped his commitment to creating places where young people feel supported and comfortable asking for help.

“When I was 18, I lost someone very close to me who was suffering in silence,” said Moses, founder of Swysh Forward Foundation and Swysh Den Basketball. “That has stayed with me. I want young people to have people they trust, a place where they belong, and the confidence to speak up when something is wrong. Basketball gives us a way to build those relationships.”

Through its connection with Swysh Den Basketball in Scottsdale, the foundation uses the court as a starting point for mentorship, meaningful relationships, and conversations about the pressures young people face.

Courtside for a Cause will introduce guests to that work and offer opportunities to support it through sponsorships, donations, auction contributions, and community partnerships.

“We see kids working hard to become better players, but we also see the pressure they put on themselves,” Moses said. “We want to help them handle setbacks, believe in themselves, and know their value goes far beyond how they perform in a game. This evening will help us bring that support to more families.”

For ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to get involved, visit swyshforward.org.

About Swysh Forward Foundation

Swysh Forward Foundation is a Scottsdale-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention through basketball, mentorship, mental performance education, and community connection. The foundation works to expand access for underserved families and help young people find support before they reach a crisis.

Media Contact
Steve Moses
Founder, Swysh Forward Foundation
steve@swyshforward.org