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Help Me Help Us Foundation

Hands Meet, Hearts Unite.

We turn high school game nights into moments of hope—supporting mental health and suicide prevention, and helping young people plan for college, careers, and the trades.

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IRS 501(c)(3) status pending

Mission

Help students stay healthy, make a plan, and find mentors

HMHU works in three program areas that reinforce each other. Students who feel supported, have a plan, and have someone in their corner are more likely to stay healthy and make it to college or a career.

HMHU Hope

Suicide prevention and mental health—988 awareness at every game, counselors on site, and school assemblies guided with care.

HMHU Next

College, careers, and skilled trades pathways—education and career training awards paid to the school or provider, never as cash to the student.

HMHU Life

Mentorship and life skills with local mentors—budgeting, job skills, and someone in each student’s corner.

Our Story

Founded in honor of a brother

Help Me Help Us Foundation was founded by Drew Biggerstaff of Sulphur Springs, Texas, in honor of his brother, Joshua Biggerstaff. The name is simple on purpose: when one person asks for help, a whole community answers.

HMHU exists so high school students and athletes do not face hard nights alone—and so a game can become a chance to lift a classmate toward mental health support, a college plan, a trade path, or a mentor who shows up.

We speak carefully about loss and mental health. If you or someone you love needs help now, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).

Signature night

How a Shot Challenge night works

At half-time of a host school’s home varsity basketball game, one pair of students takes the court for the free 60-Second Shot Challenge. It is a skill contest—not a raffle, lottery, or game of chance. No purchase or donation is required, and giving never improves anyone’s chance of selection.

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    Apply as a pair

    Students apply together via the school’s QR form—a Shot Taker and a partner. Together they are the pair. The form opens about 10 days before the night and closes on the published deadline. Paper help is available for families without phone access.

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    Finalists are drawn

    About a week before the game, three finalist pairs are drawn at random from complete, eligible applications, with a host-school adult as witness. Finalists return signed forms by the deadline.

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    Live half-time draw

    At half-time, one pair is drawn live from the three finalist pairs present. The other two pairs receive public recognition and stand by as backups.

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    The 60-Second Shot Challenge

    The pair has 60 seconds to make four baskets in order: layup, free throw, three-pointer, then half-court. They alternate attempts. An independent official judges the result.

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    Education and career training awards

    A completed challenge earns an education and career training award for the pair, paid directly to the college, trade school, certification body, or supplier—never as cash to the student. Every night also carries a 988 message.

Who may not compete: rostered players, coaches, team staff, and game officials for that game, plus HMHU people working that night and their households. High school student-athletes must confirm UIL eligibility with their athletic director before accepting an award.

Contest rules are draft pending attorney, CPA, host-district, and board approval. Nothing runs until IRS 501(c)(3) recognition is in hand and award funds are secured before the night.

2027 calendar

Planned & tentative events

Dates and formats below are a working draft for board and community planning. Nothing is confirmed until schools, venues, and IRS recognition are in place.

Feb

Preview Night

Community preview of the HMHU format and mission.

Planned / tentative
May

Gala

Evening gathering to introduce founding partners and the year ahead.

Planned / tentative
June

Golf Outing

Outdoor community day with local supporters.

Planned / tentative
Sept

5K Memorial Walk

A walk of remembrance and hope for families and students.

Planned / tentative
Oct

Football Senior Night

Honoring seniors and sharing the HMHU Hope message.

Planned / tentative
Winter

Basketball Nights

Hardwood-style Shot Challenge nights at host school home games.

Planned / tentative

Get involved

Stand with students

We are building the foundation now. Reach out by email—no online donations or payments yet while IRS 501(c)(3) status is pending.

Sponsors & partners

Local businesses and community partners interested in underwriting nights or programs.

Volunteer & general

Join game-night crew, open doors to schools, or ask a general question.

Talk with Drew

Founder & President—coffee, a call, or a board conversation.