Mike Kellman takes a shot during a game at The Unstoppable Cup: 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Charitable Tournament.

For the second year in a row, North Shore Bank put together a team to compete in The Unstoppable Cup: 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Charitable Tournament at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center in Whitefish Bay. 

Emily Capper goes for a shot while an opponent tries to block.

Twenty-four teams competed at this year’s event. Funds raised are used to purchase sport wheelchairs and equipment for The Ability Center in Wauwatosa. The center’s mission is to provide people impacted by disabilities with a daily opportunity to be fit, active, and healthy. All of the center’s adaptive programs and equipment are free for people who need it. Everyone on the court played from basketball wheelchairs—both players with and without disabilities—making for an inclusive and eye-opening experience for all participants.

The North Shore Bank team played four games. Lending Sales Specialist Brice Powell joined in the fun for the first time this year. “It was tiring!” he said. “But the crowd was really great, and the whole event was very nice.” 

In addition to Brice, North Shore Bank’s team included:

• Mike Kellman, Senior Vice President, Consumer Sales
• Derek Wheeler, Vice President, Business Banking
• Emily Capper and Sam Capper, daughter and son of Margaret Capper, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager

Sam Capper puts up a shot during The Unstoppable Cup. Teammate and sister Emily Capper is on the right.

Brice takes a shot.

During the event, organizers announced that $75,000 had been raised by all teams and other efforts to support The Ability Center. 

“It was a very exciting and thrilling event,” Brice said. “I’m looking forward to participating again next year and in the years ahead.”

Great job to all members of North Shore Bank’s team!