09/16/2025
Hello Battle Tested Supporters,
WE are helping to raise money for the Oakland High Lady Wildcats Basketball Team! They have been invited to compete at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona this December, one of the most prestigious high school basketball events in the country. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our team to showcase their incredible talent on a national stage.
While Title IX opened doors for girls in sports, there is still a long way to go to achieve true equity. At Oakland High, our girls’ program receives far less funding and support than their male counterparts. This trip isn’t just about basketball—it’s about investing in fairness, creating lasting opportunities for young women, and building a legacy of community pride.
They need to raise $30,000 to cover flights, hotel, meals, and tournament fees so our team can take part in this historic event. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal and supports our mission to close the equity gap in girls’ sports right here in Oakland.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Donate—any amount helps get our girls to Arizona.
2. Share this post with family, friends, and local businesses.
3. Encourage others to support the future of girls’ athletics at Oakland High.
Donate via Gofundme or Checks can be made payable to Battle Tested Kids with the memo: O-High Girls Basketball and mailed to:
Battle Tested Kids
1714 Franklin St. #100-123
Oakland, CA 94612
Thank you for supporting our Lady Wildcats. Let’s come together as a community to give these talented young women the experience they deserve and show that Wildcat pride runs deep!
With gratitude,
Nita Simpson
Dear Wildcat Family & Community Members, I’m Coach Nita T… Nita Simpson needs your support for Help Our Lady Wildcats Compete @ The Tournament of Champions