Basketballs were flying around the Beach Haven Elementary School gym recently, and it was all for a good cause.

With the help of Robert Barrett, physical education teacher, and Angela Carosella, guidance counselor, the school held a hoop-a-thon. The older students shot basketballs at regulation size baskets while the youngest children worked with miniature sets.

Sixth grade teacher Christine Bresley, event coordinator,  said the event raised nearly $900 in pledges to help two local patients who are battling leukemia.

“The money will be used for medical bills, food, transportation and more,” said Bresley.