Hundreds of fans attended Royce White's birthday party at Hickory Hall Friday in Ames. The proceeds go to Orchard Place in Des Moines.

White, who has ties to the Walnut Creek and the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, was featured recently in a blog post by the Y's Derek Hannah. In his blog, Hannah wrote about how White has overcome some struggles to become a role model for youth in the YMCA community and beyond.

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Here are the two blogs Derek Hannah has written about White:

• Good Luck, Royce White – 'An Uncommon Man'

• ISU's – and Soon NBA's – Royce White Turns 21, Gives Back