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The Love Ronni Symone Foundation brought together sports, entertainment, and purpose during its 1st Annual Celebrity Basketball Experience on May 23, 2026, at Pierce College in Woodland Hills. The event attracted an estimated 500 attendees for an energetic evening dedicated to supporting gun violence survivors and impacted families.
Fans were treated to a thrilling showdown as the White Team secured a 101–99 victory in a down-to-the-wire finish that kept the crowd engaged until the final buzzer. Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond coached the game, while Bobby Outside hosted the evening and DJ Dilemma provided music throughout the event.
Celebrity players included Romeo, Terrell Owens, Corey Hardrict, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Brian C. Burton, Sylvester Powell, Fizz, Reason, Steelo Brim, J. Valentine, and Symba. Special guests in attendance included Baron Davis, Porscha Coleman, Shamon Brown Jr., and Dahntay Jones.
Beyond the entertainment, the foundation spotlighted its mission of transforming tragedy into support through advocacy, resources, and direct aid. During the program, the organization awarded its Ronni’s Resilience Relief Grant to assist a survivor facing immediate hardships.
Sponsors helping make the event possible included Ball Is Life, Chick-fil-A, whoHasIt.co, and Tuff Crowd, along with additional partners featured on the official event flyer.
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