Our Impact

700+ Youth Served through low-cost & cost-free basketball programs
International Reach in Canada, Kenya & Uganda
Dedicated Girls-Only Programming available!
Powered by a team of high-level University, College, and High-school players and coaches

our programs

Our Mission

Dribble Dreams was founded with the goal of removing socio-economic barriers associated within sports. We believe every child, no matter their background, deserves the opportunity to foster a passion for the game of basketball, develop life skills, and build lasting friendships.

Ismail Hassan, Co-founder & CEO

Dribble Dreams Summer Basketball Camp

University of Guelph student changing lives through basketball

Ismail Hassan founded Dribble Dreams Foundation in 2023 to empower underserved youth and make the sport more accessible

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From childhood teammates to global mentors

As children, Kumail Khilji and Ismail Hassan say they used to sneak into their neighbourhood recreation centre just to get a chance to play sports. Now, the two University of Guelph athletes have broken barriers and opened gym doors for hundreds of kids in Canada and abroad.

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Dribble Dreams summer basketball camp in Milton now has girls-only sessions

A Milton summer basketball camp started by a pair of local entrepreneurs is back for a second season.

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