Fundraising basketball tournament held in Canterbury for kidney research
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The World Club Basketball Tournament is taking place on August 22-23 at Canterbury Christ Church University Sports Centre. This event, organized by Eric Douglin, aims to raise funds for kidney disease research following Douglin's kidney transplant in 2010. Eight teams, including four from the U.S., are participating. Douglin hopes to raise awareness about organ donation through this tournament, emphasizing the importance of discussing the topic for potential donors and their families.
- •Tournament runs from August 22-23 in Canterbury.
- •Eight teams are competing, including U.S. teams.
- •Eric Douglin underwent a kidney transplant in 2010.
- •Douglin wants to raise awareness for organ donation.
- •New York Court Kings will offer a free youth coaching session.
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Matches raise funds after organiser's transplant
"Eric Douglin's basketball tournament takes place in Canterbury to raise funds for kidney research.
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