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Bata Sole is a 501(c)(3) non profit based in Chicago. We are dedicated to empowering the community through the love of being active.

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Just finished counting every pair.

500 pairs of shoes. Goal reached. 🏆

Our BATA Soldiers Basketball Program made this happen together. Every pair represents more than a donation—it represents an opportunity for a young athlete to step onto the court with confidence and dignity.

To every player, parent, volunteer, and supporter: thank you. Because of you, kids who love the game but don’t have proper shoes will get the chance to play.

This is bigger than basketball. ⚔️👟
#BiggerThanBasketball #EmpathyOverEgo #BATASoldiers #BATASole GiveBackToTheGame

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The BATA Soldiers Program is more than a basketball team—it’s a movement. We develop athletes through discipline, character, and service while proudly representing and uniting all Asian heritages. Every practice, every game, and every opportunity is about something bigger than winning. Through BATA Sole, we use basketball as a bridge to collect and provide sneakers to youth in need, inspiring the next generation to compete with purpose and give back to the game they love. This is bigger than basketball. This is our sole purpose.

📸: @bubbasview

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🚨 COMING SOON! 🚨

🔥 The biggest summer event at Rosemont Ice Arena is almost here!

🎧 THE DJ TAKEOVER
📍 Rosemont Ice Arena
🗓️ Saturday, July 18
⏰ 5PM–1AM

✨ Glow in the dark ice skating
🎶 Live DJ sets throughout the arena
🕺 All ages welcome
🍹 Official after party at Hatty’s Club

Featuring 🎧 DJ JayFunk • DJ Flipside • DJ Boy Wonder • DJ Erge • DJ Alvinease • DJ Mel • DJ Westaynice • DJ Sabado • Just Lax • DJ Wildcat • KBONIX • DJ Beatbenda

🎟️ Reserve tickets by scanning the QR code on the reel or through the link in my BIO

https://luma.com/72tjndr2

Video Credit: @philippinesbaseball_midwest

#DJTakeover #HattysClub #RosemontIceArena #GlowInTheDark #chicagodjs

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Crafted by Community, Inspired by Culture!

Come to the cultural tent for hands on activities and explore Filipino games, musical native instruments, bingo, karaoke, arts and crafts, native cultural items and many more!

Join us Saturday June 13 from 11am-8pm
Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook

piyestapinoy.com

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Philippines 🇵🇭 🏀
📷 @renemarban

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I am part of a summer basketball program that’s bigger than the game. In partnership with @batasole and @bata_soldiers_basketball, we aim to collect 500+ new or gently used basketball shoes to be donated to kids in need in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Please reach out if you would like to donate a pair!

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@theo_nunez11 is part of a summer basketball program that’s bigger than the game. In partnership with @batasole and @bata_soldiers_basketball, we aim to collect 500+ new or gently used basketball shoes to be donated to kids in need in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Please reach out if you would like to donate a pair!

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Bigger than basketball. In partnership with @batasole and @bata_soldiers_basketball, we aim to collect 500+ new or gently used basketball shoes to be donated to kids in need in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Please reach out if you would like to donate a pair!

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FREE Tickets are now available! Tickets are limited so reserve yours soon using the link below.

https://luma.com/72tjndr2

July 18th (Saturday), The Rink goes dark, and The DJ Takeover begins! Enjoy high‑energy music flowing throughout the rink, bleachers, and restaurant.

Featuring live sets in the Rink:
DJ Flipside
DJ JayFunk
DJ Erge
DJ Boy Wonder

Main Entrance DJ Line Up:
@djsabado
@james_lax
@alvinease
@westaynice
@melq28

After Set DJs:
SURPRISE DJS. Stay Tuned.

🕔 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | All Ages | Free Entry into the Arena With Ticket

Hit the ice for glow‑in‑the‑dark ice skating or hang out and party rink side in the bleachers while the DJ soundtrack sets the vibe throughout the rink. Glow‑in‑the‑dark effects are on the ice rink only.

⛸️ Ice Skate Admission:

$12 Adult 18+
$10 Youth 17 and under
$5 skate rental

Pay at facility (debit/credit only).

🍕 Food, beverages, and alcohol will be available for purchase at Hatty’s Club, The Market by Hatty’s and the Nomad Taco Truck.

🚫 No outside food or drinks allowed.

🎧 After Party at Hatty’s Club

🕙 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM | 21+ Only

When skating ends, keep the night going upstairs at Hatty’s Club with DJs, drinks, and late‑night party energy.

Special VIP Guests:
The Philippines Baseball Group Midwest, Bata Sole, and the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago

In honor of our VIP guests, we’re proud to host a Baseball Equipment & Basketball Shoe Drive during the DJ Takeover—supporting youth in the Philippines.

Bring new or gently used gear and help give kids the chance to play, grow, and thrive through sports.

Make an impact—give the gift of the game! ⚾🏀

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Tyson is part of a summer basketball program that’s bigger than the game. In partnership with @batasole and @bata_soldiers_basketball, we aim to collect 500+ new or gently used basketball shoes to be donated to kids in need in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Please reach out if you would like to donate a pair!

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Miles is part of a summer basketball program that’s bigger than the game. In partnership with @batasole and @bata_soldiers_basketball, we aim to collect 500+ new or gently used basketball shoes to be donated to kids in need in the Philippines 🇵🇭.

Please reach out if you would like to donate a pair!

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SURPRISE SHOE DRIVE BATA FAM 🎊🛼
Not only will we be around to say hello at @piyestapinoy , we will be running a shoe drive at our table! ♻️👟

Join us — bring some shoes for a good cause, and enjoy all that Piesta Pinoy has to offer from food, art, fashion, culture, music, to live performances 🎶
Take a look at some of the activities and other amazing booths on the last slide, and get excited!

Piyesta Pinoy will take place from 11AM-7PM on June 13th at the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center in Bolingbrook. We hope to see you there for a day of fun and cultural celebrations 🫶🏻🇵🇭

For more information about this event, please visit PiyestaPinoy.com!

#Chicago #BataSole #ChicagoCommunity #nonprofit

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