How basketball strengthens bond between Fil-Am fathers, sons

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Basketball is considered a big part of Filipino culture, and for some Fil-Am fathers and sons in Virginia, it’s also a fun way of strengthening their bonds.

Watch more on iWantTFC Basketball is considered a big part of Filipino culture, and for Raymond Sarabia, a US Navy veteran in Virginia Beach, the sport is his father's legacy.

"It was the final shot of the game. Kahit yung kalaban, natutuwa ," Raymond noted. The father added that basketball is a source of hope and encouragement not only for Chris but also for himself. Raymond is currently battling stage 4 indolent lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Raymond and Chris are members of a basketball team of fathers and sons from Virginia. The team competed in a recent intercity tournament called Beach Ballin' 2021 hosted by the Virginia Beach Filipino Basketball Association. Over 50 teams from 15 US cities competed in the tournament. Those without fathers still feel some family love.

 

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