Adaptive Sports

Wheelchair Basketball: The Sport Your Old Sneakers Help Fund

Jan 29, 2025 1 min read

Wheelchair basketball is one of the most popular adaptive sports in the world, and for good reason. It is fast, physical, strategic, and every bit as competitive as the running game. For athletes who thought their playing days were over, it is often a powerful way back to the sport they love.

A real sport, with real costs

A competition-grade sport wheelchair is custom-built and can cost thousands of dollars, and that is before travel, league fees, and court time. For many players and teams, funding is the difference between a full season and sitting one out.

Why it matters to the players

Ask athletes what the game gives them and the answers rarely start with trophies. They talk about teammates, routine, and relief. As one player put it, when problems pile up, practice takes them away. That is what your support helps protect.

  • Teams need equipment, transport, and facility access to compete.
  • Community drives can fund a season for athletes who could not otherwise play.
  • Recycled sneakers turn idle footwear into court time.

Turn a closet clean-out into a game day

Every ProjectKix bag of sneakers becomes funding that can help athletes get on the court. You can donate shoes, or host a shoe drive with your team, gym, or company.

Frequently asked questions

Why is wheelchair basketball so expensive?

Sport wheelchairs are custom equipment, and teams also pay for travel, league fees, and facility time.

Do my sneakers go directly to teams?

Sneakers are recycled and reused; the funds generated help support adaptive sports programs and athletes.

How can my team help?

Host a sneaker drive. We provide the bags and logistics so your team can focus on collecting pairs.

Ready to turn sneakers into impact?

Whether you have one pair or a whole community, there is a simple way to help.