ARLINGTON, TX, May 26, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dallas is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year, The 4th Annual Ballin with the Boys Charity Basketball Game. As the project gains momentum, many of the initial participants continue to support while several new supporters have emerged. The game will be held Thursday May 31st, 2012 6:30 p.m. at R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton.
This year the celebrity showcase is guaranteed to draw a crowd when some of the biggest names in sports hang up their cleats and go head to head for a great cause. Fans and sport enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience a competitive charity basketball game, celebrity autograph signings, photo ops, a half-time Powerade slam dunk contest and live entertainment. These are just a few of the attractions that will not only make this event appeal to all ages but make it one to remember.
"We've been blessed with the opportunity to be an event that not only gives the fans and community an opportunity to get closer to their favorite Cowboys but also be able to help out a charitable cause." - Bryan Lockhart- Executive Producer- Ballin with the Boys.
The 2012 confirmed celebrity participants include:
Dallas Cowboy Legends:
Hall of Famer Michael Irvin,
Ring of Honor member Drew Pearson
3x Super Bowl Champs Leon Lett & Kevin Smith,
Patrick Crayton
Anthony Henry
Current Dallas Cowboys:
Dez Bryant
DeMarco Murry
Orlando Scandrick
Lawrence Vickers
Anthony Spencer
Jason Hatcher
John Phillips
Jesse Holley
Dwayne Harris
Other Celebrities:
Titans- Shaun Smith
49ers- Perrish Cox;
NBA star Josh Howard
Dallas Mavericks- Dominque Jones & Delonte West
Eurpoean Basketball Star Marquez Haynes
National Recording artist- Dorrough,
Dallas hometown celebrities K104 radio personalities Lady Jade, Bay Bay, and Cat Daddy.
2012 Sponsors include: 105.3 The Fan, K104 FM, Mega 107.5 FM., Powerade, Red Bull, Aarons, Van Chevrolet, Interstate Wire, Smile Magic, BW Sports, Stainless Drains, VanBreed Management
Bryan Lockhart
Executive Event Producer
[email protected]
Nina Zavala
Event Publicist
nzavala@willis-woy,com
What: 4th Annual Ballin with the Boys Charity Basketball Game
Where: R.L Turner High School 1600 South Josey Lane Carrollton, TX 75006
When: Thursday May31st, 2012, Autograph Session-6:30 p.m. Game Starts- 7:30 p.m.
For more information on the event visit www.ballinwiththeboys.com
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