If you belong to a school booster club in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth/Metroplex area and would like to know further information please call 718.948.3767 or email us here.

Date:  February 2nd 2011

Gates Open: 5:30 PM

Kick-off:  7 pm

Location: Standridge Stadium

1330 W. Valwood Parkway

Carrollton, TX 75006

Join Super Bowl hero David Tyree and other NFL players as they face-off in a flag football game against All-Star student athletes from the greater Dallas/Fort Worth/Metroplex areas.

Tickets are available by clicking here.

Understanding the importance and necessity of consistency, commitment and dedication required in this new millennium society, A Ray of Hope on Earth is resolute about empowering youth, changing lives and making a difference by any means necessary! Being blessed with the platform of football is just the vehicle to impart meaningful principles into the lives of youth, young adults and families across America.

Ray McElroy is a native of Chicago, Proviso West alum and graduate from Eastern Illinois University. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and he is a licensed minister. McElroy is devoting his post football career to encouraging youth, young adults and families through A Ray of Hope on Earth. McElroy is the current Team Chaplain for the Chicago Bears football club and a full-time professional, motivational speaker who for the past 8 years has been bringing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ to the masses. With the winning combination of his high-energy and athleticism along with the powerful message of truth, McElroy has successfully captured the minds, thoughts and actions of thousands of youth across America. Students and principals alike have confirmed McElroy’s message is hard-hitting, clear-cut and decisive as well as enlightening, empowering and equipping everyone with valuable skills to take their life to a higher level.

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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.

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.