The event will take place on Friday April 30th at 4:00pm at Ballard High School located at 6000 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40222.

This will truly be an All-Star Kentucky Derby Xperience!

Former NBA Star Allan Houston talks about the Xperience Dallas – February 8th – 14th.

Originally formed as a New York based charitable fund in 2001, the activities of the foundation have grown regionally and nationally with the mission to:

• Restore a strong family unit;

• Provide economic empowerment through entrepreneurship;

• Encourage education and life skill development; and

• Enhance spiritual growth.

The foundation’s programs include – the successful Father Knows Best Basketball tour, which provides opportunities for father-sons and mentor-mentees to strengthen their relationships through high-powered basketball and dynamic learning sessions; and the Business education & Development Program, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with comprehensive training, mentoring, business plan writing, and launch support.

Vision Statement

In playing basketball together and learning pro skills from Allan Houston and his father coach Wade Houston, fathers and sons obtain a new dimension to their relationships and share a memorable experience with interpersonal strategies to last a lifetime. Allan houston’s Father Knows Best Basketball tour is a unique combination of high-powered basketball and learning activities for fathers-sons and mentors-mentees that emphasizes leadership, communication, and the importance of spending quality time together.

“The relationship between a father and son is so important; it’s no secret that our young men today need strong male figures, whether it’s a grandfather, step-dad, neighbor or mentor. We need our children to have solid foundations based on an empowered spiritual relationship and positive self-recognition.” – Allan Houston

The need for Father knows Best has never been greater with more than one-third of all children in the united States living without their biological fathers. 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes and 75% of all adolescents in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes. Children who grow up without a father present are 75% more likely to need professional assistance for emotional problems, twice as likely to repeat a grade of school, and more likely to suffer a wide variety of other disorders including anxiety, peer conflict, and hyperactivity – contributing greatly to additional statistics of crime and homelessness. while “Father knows Best” cannot solve these national problems, its expansion to cities across the country reinforces the importance of responsible parenting through a one-of-a-kind experience with practical skills that can be applied ongoing. in partnership with other partnered initiatives, including those of the national Fatherhood initiative, the national Mentoring Partnership and others, we can begin to stem the tide of absenteeism and empower these relationships socially, morally and spiritually towards a better tomorrow. this year we were proud to expand its reach to detroit and Atlanta through the creation of a three-city tour in partnership with NBA TV, and we hope to expand the tour to more cities next spring.

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Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm (Tip-Off at 12pm)

Location: Southern Methodist University- Moody Coliseum- 6024 Airline Road- Dallas, TX

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Don’t miss one of the hottest events during All-Star Weekend. Some of today’s biggest stars in sports and entertainment join forces to bring “The Xperience Celebrity Basketball Game & Celebrity Dads Panel” to SMU’s Moody Coliseum.

Former NBA Star Allan Houston, All-Star Dwight Howard, NFL Athlete David Tyree and Joumana Kidd will host the Xperience Celebrity Basketball Game.

Featuring appearances by:
Nelly (Hip Hop Artist), Fabolous (Hip Hop Artist), Rosci (BET 106 & Park), Chingy (Hip Hop Artist), Chamillionaire (Hip Hop Artist), Donnie Avery (NFL), Ed Lover (Radio Personality), Brandon London (NFL), Calvin Byrd (Actor), Louis Murphy Jr. (NFL), Darcy Johnson (NFL), Nicoye Banks (Actor), Anthony Bonner (Retired NBA), Armon Gilliam (Retired NBA), Ray McElroy (Retired NFL), Lane Garrison (Actor), Team Flight Brothers (Professional Tour Dunkers). The National Anthem will be performed by Recording Artist, Songwriter and Producer Kandi Burruss (Atlanta Housewives). Look out for many other surprise appearances!

In addition, Allan Houston and his Father Wade Houston, Dwight Howard Sr. (Father of Dwight Howard), Charles Paul (Father of Chris Paul), Ronnie Chalmers (Father of Mario Chalmers), William Humphries (Father of Kris Humphries) & other athlete Dads will host a Panel focused on the importance of responsible fatherhood and male mentoring.

Event starts at 11am. Don’t miss out on this and other Xperience events this All-Star Weekend. All proceeds will benefit The Xperience Outreach Foundation.

Washington, DC – The NBA All-Star 2010 weekend, which returns to Dallas, Texas for the first time in 24 years, will prove to be an experience of a lifetime for youth from the Metroplex area and their families, as the BET Foundation (BETF), teams up with two NBA All-Star players, music celebrities and local charities during the NBA All-Star 2010 weekend.

Together, the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation, Dwight D. Howard Foundation, International Children’s Support Foundation, Hip Hop 4 Life, Faithlogic Industries and the BET Foundation (BETF) will host “The Xperience,” a series of events involving NBA & NFL players and celebrity artists who share a vision on reaching out to youth to encourage and help them make positive life choices. Former NBA All-Star Allan Houston and NFL Player David Tyree (ICF) are available for advance media interviews to share their vision for bringing together a powerful group of professional athletes and celebrity performers to maximize on the NBA All-Star weekend experience for youth.

ABOUT BET FOUNDATION
The BET Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to raise public awareness to the numerous health-related challenges within African-American communities. Established in 2003, the Foundation takes a pioneering step in addressing one of the leading behavioral-attributed health concerns among African-American women and families, obesity-related health concerns. Through specifically tailored initiatives and targeted campaigns, the BET Foundation aims to insure that African Americans live longer and healthier lives. For more information, visit www.BETFOUNDATION.ORG

ABOUT THE XPERIENCE FOUNDATION
The Xperience Outreach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to ensure that all the most recognizable championship level sporting events in the nation offer alternative events that reinforce positive, healthy values. By joining forces with like-minded organizations, corporations and individuals, The Xperience Outreach Foundation and The International Children’s Support Foundation will inspire countless participants to become individuals of strength, passion, honor and integrity. For more information, visit www.xperienceoutreach.com

Recognizing the opportunity that was extended to him as a foster child, Rich made a life long pledge to improve the lives of needy and challenged children around the world. Today as a successful entrepreneur, Rich seeks to implement new business initiatives to help fund the ongoing expansion of the ICF so it can support programs, events, and charities worldwide.

The ICF implements this hope through events around the world featuring professional athletes and celebrities. These events are dynamic, educational, and fun-filled, featuring heart-to-heart stories of inspiration between athletes, celebrities, and children.

The International Children’s Support Foundation has initiated national programs such as HYPE (Homeless Youth Program Enrichment) and CHID (Children’s Household Items Drive) to help those less fortunate by providing meals, clothing, and home goods.