Dunk MS is an annual fundraiser that features a pro dunk showcase by the world's top dunkers!
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Blake’s passion and dedication to basketball started when he was a young kid growing up in Orange County. By the time he graduated high school, he was a four-year varsity member of the Mater Dei Boys Basketball team with two CIF and two CA State Championships under his belt.
Blake’s journey wasn’t without challenges. The year 2007 brought some of the highest highs and lowest lows for Blake. During that pivotal junior year, he was honored with the CIF Sportsmanship Award, and his mom, Brigitte, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. With this diagnosis, Blake had to take on a lot of unexpected duties and was forced to grow up faster than typical 17-year olds. Despite the changes at home, he remained dedicated to his team, and took solace in his passion for basketball. The following year, Blake was appointed senior captain and led Mater Dei to a 35-1 record alongside a top five national ranking.
When it was time to look beyond high school, Blake turned down smaller Division 1 basketball scholarships to be a preferred walk on at UCLA. He knew that a great education and network would take him further in life, and the choice also allowed him to stay close to home. Within two years of being diagnosed, his mom’s condition wasn’t improving. The summer before his sophomore year at UCLA, she suddenly passed away from complications with Multiple Sclerosis. It was an incredibly difficult time for Blake and his loved ones.
But Blake channeled his grief into dedication—dedication to his mom’s legacy and to the sport that helped keep him centered during the toughest chapter of his life. With the love and support of family and friends, he returned for his sophomore year with a newfound purpose in life to raise awareness and help combat Multiple Sclerosis. He was awarded the UCLA Athletics Rose Gilbert Courage and Character Award for starting an online fund in honor of his mom. That same year, he earned a full basketball scholarship and later graduated with a degree in Sociology in 2012.
