About Us
Elin Rhyne, the dedicated manager of the Cal High Women's Basketball team, and Lana Vu, a talented guard, have joined forces to make a real difference. Together, they're leading the Court2Court initiative for the 2025-2026 season. Their shared passion for community service and their desire to bring joy to children facing challenges have inspired them to join forces for this heartwarming project.
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About Elin
This is Elin’s last year heading up Court2Court at the high school level. Elin Rhyne is compassionate and a senior at California High School who has always had a heart for helping others. She has been accepted into Simpson’s direct-entry nursing program and received an NAIA golf scholarship to represent the Simpson Cal Pac golf team in the fall of 2026. She hopes to continue serving the Simpson community. Her journey began three years ago when Elin founded Court2Court after donating her beloved stuffed animals to foster youth in Contra Costa County. Moved by their resilience and the challenges they face, she sought a way to make a more meaningful impact. Inspired by her passion for basketball, Court2Court leverages the power of sports to bring joy and support to these young lives. As a dedicated player on the Cal High varsity golf team and Cal High varsity basketball team manager, Elin embodies the spirit of both an athlete and a philanthropist. Balancing her athletic commitments on the golf course and basketball court, Elin remains committed to giving back to the community.
About Lana
Lana Vu is a Junior at California High School. This year, she has had the pleasure of joining Elin on her Court2Court journey. Lana is someone who has many leadership roles in the past, currently serving as her junior class president and player on Cal High's varsity basketball and flag football teams. She also participates in track & field: hurdles and sprints at CalHigh. Overall, through Court2Court, Lana has hopes of giving back to the community and strives to better the lives of those in the foster care system in Contra Costa County. As someone involved in her school and community, she knows that Court2Court is an amazing way to unite the community to help a worthy cause.
Our Vision
To create a brighter, more nurturing future for children in foster care and those entangled in the family court system. We aspire to be an organization that helps children grow and thrive, regardless of the challenges they face.
Our Mission
Court2Court is dedicated to brightening the lives of children in foster care and those navigating the family court system by collecting and distributing stuffed plush toys that bring them joy and comfort. Our mission is to provide hope, love, and a sense of belonging during challenging times.
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We believe that every child deserves to experience the magic of childhood, regardless of circumstances. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children by ensuring they have access to gifts that stimulate their imaginations, nurture their emotional well-being, and empower them to dream.
Our Values
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Compassion: We believe that all children deserve to be loved and cared for, and we are committed to providing foster youth with the support they need to thrive.
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Empathy: We strive to understand the unique challenges faced by foster youth, and we are dedicated to meeting their needs in a sensitive and caring manner.
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Impact: We measure our success by the impact we make in the lives of children. We are driven by the desire to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most, striving to create enduring positive change.
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Inclusivity: We are dedicated to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is embraced, valued, and provided with the support they need to thrive.