Kix for Kids

Jakob Peterson a senior at Genesis Prep Academy in Post Falls is willing take on all comers and play one-on-one basketball against anyone who desires a pick-up game and wants to help local kids whose families can't afford a new pair of shoes. The loser of the games will donate $5 to the "Kix for Kids" cause.

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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019

Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson, left goes for a shot against sophomore Tristan Snowder during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Jacob thought of the fundraiser after seeing a child who had worn out shoes. He'll play anyone who desires a pick up game and wants to help local kids whose families can't afford new shoes. The loser donates $5.00 to the "Kix For Kids" cause.

Kathy Plonka The Spokesman-Review
"He looks out for other people and that's awesome," said Pete Peterson about his grandson Jacob Peterson,17, during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Jacob thought of the fundraiser after seeing a child who had worn out shoes. He'll play anyone who desires a pick up game and wants to help local kids whose families can't afford new shoes. The loser donates $5.00 to the "Kix For Kids" cause.

Kathy Plonka The Spokesman-Review
Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson, left plays against Phil Schmitz during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

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Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson, right,plays against Phil Schmitz during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

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Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson,17 left gets some encouragement from his friend Nathan Weeks, 16 during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

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Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson, left plays against Phil Schmitz during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

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Twelve-tear-old Katie Yount of Post Falls of plays against Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson,during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Kathy Plonka/THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Genesis Prep Academy senior Jacob Peterson, front watches the basket during a game against sophomore Tristan Snowder during the "Kix For Kids" fundraiser at McEuen Park in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

Kathy Plonka The Spokesman-Review