Charity Event: Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam 2012

Celebrities and Paralympians to Participate in the Dream Makers Youth Foundation & Energy Fitness 8th Annual Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam
 
April 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Smyrna, Ga – Dream Makers Youth Foundation and Energy Fitness are preparing for the 8th annual Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam to be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Whitefield Academy from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  The Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam consists of an exhilarating game of wheelchair basketball featuring local athletes with disabilities as well as celebrities using sport wheelchairs for the first time.  This year’s Jam is set to be another big night of family fun.  Along with the game will be food, fun, music and other activities, including special guest performances.

This annual event serves as a fundraiser and is open to the public to raise awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles and sport—for both typically developing and disabled individuals.  Funds raised from this event will support Dream Makers Youth Foundation in providing opportunities for youth with disabilities to stay active and learn the skills necessary for success in school and life.

This year's participants list include: Gavin Cloy (Paralympian - Team USA Basketball), Mark Selbee (World Champion Kickboxer), Lindsey Harding (Atlanta Dream), Ian Dube (Olympic athlete), Jumpin' Jackie Jackson (Harlem Globetrotters), HOT 107.9 Hotshots;  Kidd Chris, Chris Williams & Thomas (Radio Personalities), Eshe (Arrested Development), Jerry Clark (Music Industry Veteran), Georgia Tech cheerleaders, Christy Luxe (The LUXE Group), Tom Boyd (CBC Atlanta), wheelchair athletes, and more...

Past participants include: Paralympians Gavin Cloy and Carol Hicks; professional basketball players Josh Childress and Mario West, professional football players Stevie Baggs and Hannibal Navies, Mark Selbee (World Champion Kick boxer), Corrine Van Ryck DeGroot (Professional Kick boxer), Jon Shibley (Radio Personality, Lenox Financial Mortgage), Jerry Clark (Jerry Clark Foundation), Alasia Ballard (America’s Next Top Model), Dominique Reese and Anthony Allen (GA Tech Football), and Clark Atlanta University athletes.

For more information please visit www.dmyf.info.

About Dream Makers Youth Foundation
Dream Makers Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides educational and recreational opportunities for children with cognitive disabilities throughout Metropolitan Atlanta. Dream Makers currently offers tutorial services within Atlanta Public Schools, tennis lessons, and a competitive basketball league for children with mild to moderate intellectual delays, such as Down Syndrome, Autism, and Mental Retardation; these services are currently offered free of charge. For more information, visit our website at: www.dreammakersyouthfoundation.org

About Energy Fitness
Energy Fitness’ primary goal is to provide their clients with total health and wellness programs that put emphasis on nutrition, building self-confidence, and self-esteem of the individual or organization. These programs involve the participant in athletic, educational, spiritual and cultural activities to improve the quality of life for the student/athlete, parent, coach/trainer, teacher, senior citizens, and professional athlete/entertainer in the communities.  Energy Fitness strives on continuing to educate and research in developing the quality of life. For more information, visit our website at www.energyfitnessofamerica.com
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