Mud volleyball tournament raises thousands for Charlotte Habitat for Humanity

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A muddy mess was all for a good cause on Sunday.

Teams got down and dirty for Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte's annual mud volleyball tournament.

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The mud volleyball tournament at Hodges Family Farm raised thousands of dollars.

The annual fundraiser has grown since starting 12 years ago.

"Habitat builds houses. We're in the mud all the time,” said Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte Young Professionals president Benjamin Agner said about the tournament in the mud.

"It's something that's pretty unique too,” vice chairman John Walawander said.

To get the volleyball courts, Turner construction graded the land, then organizers had some help tapping fire hydrants to bring in thousands of gallons of water.

With ankle-deep mud, the 30 teams playing had to communicate well and strategize.

“Conditions are sloppy, they're muddy, as you can see,” said Nick Hammond, with Turner Construction.

The unique fundraiser helps bring in thousands to allow Habitat for Humanity to build more houses in Charlotte.

Money will also pay for critical home repair for families in need.

With the Charlotte Habitat for Humanity being one of the largest chapters in the country, the need for homes is always growing.

"We're privileged to have as large a habitat as we have here,” Agner said.

Organizers exceeded their $20,000 goal before the tournament started.

Money raised, plus sponsorships, brought the total to more than $30,000.

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