FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — May 27, 2010
MESQUITE, TEXAS – Tarell Brown, San Francisco 49ers cornerback and North Mesquite High School star alumnus, will host his 3rd Annual Summer Sportsfest June 25-26. The weekend kicks off with a celebrity basketball game on Friday, June 25 in the North Mesquite High School gymnasium. Brown invited a number of NFL stars to face-off on the hardwood. Aaron Ross of the New York Giants, Michael Griffin of the Tennessee Titans, Allen Rossum of the Dallas Cowboys, Arnaz Battle of the Pittsburgh Steelers and others will be in attendance. Proceeds from the game benefit the Born Again Foundation. Lucky raffle winners will receive autographed memorabilia from the San Francisco 49ers, and at the end of the game, a drawing will be held to see who goes home with a new flatscreen television.
The highlights of the Sportsfest weekend are the free football and cheerleading camps, on Saturday, June 26 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. The camps are open to children in grades 2 though 8. Brown will be on site, aided by the coaches of North Mesquite to teach the basics and run drills with eager young athletes. There will be plenty of opportunities for autographs, photos, and all attendees will receive a tee shirt and free refreshments.
Since the beginning of his NFL career, it has been important to Brown to give back to, and remain active in the community that raised him.
Advance purchase and registration is recommended as space is limited. Event info:
Tarell Brown & Friends Celebrity Basketball Game
Friday, June 25. 7 p.m.
North Mesquite High School gymnasium – 18201 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Mesquite, TX 75150
Pre-sale tickets for the celebrity charity basketball game are $8 and can be purchased here: http://tbcelebgame.eventbrite.com/
Football & Cheerleading Camp
Saturday, June 26. 9 a.m.
Mesquite Memorial Stadium – 2411 W Scyene Rd., Mesquite, TX 75149
Free registration for the football and cheerleading camps is available here: http://tbsportsfest.eventbrite.com/
About Tarell Brown
Tarell Brown was born in New York City, and relocated to Mesquite, Texas with his parents as a child. His early interest in football led to his participation in the Mesquite Pee Wee Football League, recognition as a star athlete at North Mesquite High School, and later winning an athletic scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. In 2007 Brown was drafted in the fifth round by the San Francisco 49ers, where he continues his professional career. Learn more at www.tarellbrown.net.
About the Born Again Foundation
The Born Again Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to becoming the nation’s foremost full-service, ex-offender program. The foundation provides an opportunity for all ex-offenders who desire a significant change to make a positive transition into a new life. Through hard work, dedication, educated choices, and fostering positive values, program participants can rebuild their self-esteem and prospects in society. The foundation offers job counseling, educational and vocational training, personal and family support to all who desire to not be defined negativity in their past.
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CONTACT:
Quia Querisma
Stallion Sports Marketing
Ph: 469-759-0483
Fx: 214-317-4845
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