WELCOME TO THE 2012
4TH ANNUAL
HBCU ALL-STAR BOWL
HBCU All-Star Bowl presents check to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding
(ATLANTA - April 3, 2012) - HBCU All-Star Bowl spokesman Russell Clark presented Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding with a check of $2,000. The donation will support the Sickle Cell program at Children's at Hughes Spalding. Clark, the co-founder of HBCU Sports Online.com, recently joined the All-Star game's staff.
The HBCU All-Star Bowl is the nation's premier senior all-star game which selects the top 100 draft-eligible seniors from the major HBCU Football Conferences: the MEAC, SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA. Heading into its fourth year, professional scouts from the NFL, CFL, UFL, and Arena Football have attended the week long practices as well as game day competition.
"It's an exciting time to come on-board as CEO of the Bowl. We are looking forward to growing the game and exposing more fans and professional scouts to an elite caliber of football players from HBCUs," said Clark. "Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding is a great partner. It is our goal to support their mission of enhancing the lives of children through medical care."
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding has served as the game's partner all three years.
"As a graduate of an Atlanta HBCU and the chair of the Hughes Spalding Community Board, I think this is a wonderful partnership," said Lovette Russell, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Board member. "Both of our organizations want to build strong bodies and strong minds, so that HBCUs can continue to graduate successful professionals around the country."
The 4th annual HBCU All-Star Bowl which pits the East versus the West will take place December 22, 2012.
ABOUT THE GAME
The first two HBCU All-Star games produced five NFL Draft picks: OL Ramon Harewood (Morehouse) and CB Phillip Adams (South Carolina State) from the 2009 game, and OL J.C. Culbreath (South Carolina State), DL Frank Kearse (Alabama A&&M) and Curtis Holcomb (Florida A&M) from the 2010 contest. In addition to the draftees, the game has also produced 51 free agents signings, including a record high 35 in 2011.
Bowl week kicks off with a one day official combine administered by National Football Scouting of Indianapolis, Ind. In addition to the combine, the bowl week schedule includes practices and player interviews with NFL, CFL, UFL and Arena Football teams. The week also includes community visits by the players, a life skills session, financial seminar and a weekend of entertainment and events.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 17 neighborhood locations, Children's is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. Children's offers access to more than 30 pediatric specialties and is ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S.News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children's has made an impact in the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and throughout the world. Visit www.choa.org for more information.
Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's
The Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving infants to young adults. Recognized as one of the top childhood cancer centers in the country by U.S.News & World Report, the Aflac Cancer Center treats more than 350 new cancer patients each year and follows more than 2,500 patients with sickle cell disease, hemophilia and other blood disorders. Visit www.aflaccancercenter.org or call (404)785-1112 or (888)785-1112 for more information.