Boys' basketball: Crespi coach holding Wallengren fundraiser Saturday

Crespi coach Russell White previously coached at Calabasas and had an asst. coach named Ernie Wallengren, who succumbed to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

In his honor, White started a fundraiser to help medical research for the crippling disease.

The 8th annual Ernie Wallengren Hoopfest is scheduled for Saturday at Calabasas High.

The event is from 9 a.m. until around 4 p.m. and will be a full day of basketball games and a silent auction.

Teams and individuals can enter.

The cost is $50 for adults, $35 for children.

Anybody can show up and will be put on a team.

San Fernando Valley officials have donated their time.

Auction items include sports and entertainment tickets and sports memorabilia among many other items.

Games will be 5 on 5 on two courts.

Donation includes a t-shirt and lunch from Ruby's Diner.

There also will be a 3-point shooting contest.

Most importantly, all money goes to benefit ALS research.

Men, women and children are encouraged to attend.

www.dreamsdontdie.org for more information