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Richmond, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2006

The Willie McGee Foundation (WMF) and East Bay Consortium / Cal-SOAP (EBC) to hold a Press Conference on Friday, January 20, 2006 in conjunction with the offices of Congressmembers George Miller and Barbara Lee.

At the press conference, leaders will announce highlights of the 2006 East Bay Cash for College series of six (6) free financial aid and income tax preparation workshops for East Bay high school seniors and college students.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 4, 2004

The R.O.W.D.Y. Foundation’s Rickie Winslow and One Man Game Entertainment’s Abraham Woods is expected to officially announce its celebrity street ball tournament which features Phillip Champion aka Hot Sauce.

Hot Sauce is one of the most popular growing streetballers ever. He started off on the And1 Mix Tape, Volume III, was seen on the ESPN TV show, “Streetball”, in the video game “Street Hoops” and now this 6’1, 170lb point guard has become a playground legend all over America. He has embarrassed the likes of Pittsburg Pirates-Derek Bell, Cleveland Indians-Kenny Lofton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’- Jaquez Green and Reidel Anthony, and not to mention all of the baller’s on the And1 mixtape.

Sauce is silky smooth in everything he does on the court, with a wingspan that makes his cross over extremely effective. His flamboyant game and his incredible on-the-fly creativity keeps defenders from playing him too closely and has made him the most asked about street balla since Rafer “Skip To My Lou” Alston. He claims to have over one hundred moves, and has even given them colorful names like his most famous, “Boomerang”, “The Hypnotizer” and the “Slow MO Cross”, where he hits you with fast crossovers and then all of a sudden his whole body slows to a crawl. Phillip Champion currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Celebrity athletes to include from the And1 Mixtapes, 50, Baby Shaq, Birdman and Silk from the hit movie “He’s Got Game”. Also to include local rappers Kiotti, MC Qua, Mike Jones, Pow Wow, Lil Troy and T2, with celebrity invited guests Wreck Shop Records, Aaron Glenn, Jonathon Ogden and Steve Francis.

The tournament will benefit the R.O.W.D.Y. Foundation, scholarships at Texas Southern University and the TSU bookstore. Tip off is at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9th in the Texas Southern University’s HP & E Arena.

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Minnesota, MN (PRWEB) December 8, 2008

A group of current NFL players will come forward to announce an initiative being launched by an active NFL veteran of the Minnesota Vikings where current players will provide direct support to retired players in crisis and address the catastrophic conditions many retired NFL players face. A significant donation will be also be presented by the active player spearheading this initiative to aid retired players in dire need.

Mike Ditka and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund will host a press conference at the request of group of active NFL players on Tuesday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. CST in Minneapolis, MN.

Ditka, retired players who are in crisis, members of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and former NFL players including; Rich Gannon, Chuck Forman, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall and many others will join the current players for the announcement. Three retired players in crisis who have been recipients of funds previously provided by active NFL players for aid will also be in attendance.

The group of current NFL players will stand along side of retired players and call attention to the price that was paid by many of the players who came before them and the excruciating physical pain, severe mental anguish and catastrophic conditions many face as a direct result from their playing days.

They will unveil details of an initiative where active players will take action to help ease the burdens for many retirees. One active NFL player will coordinate a massive grass roots initiative and reach out to every active NFL player in the league to gain their participation. The active players, along with Mike Ditka and the group of former players, will also address the lack of significant changes in support and adequate benefits that that are available to retired players.

Also in attendance will be the Chairman & CEO of a Tampa Florida based, premiere heath care facility and the facilities Chief Surgeon and Founder. They will announce an unprecedented donation (over $ 1 million) to the Gridiron Greats Assistance fund combining funding and pro bono medical care for retired NFL players in crisis. The donated care focuses one of the leading medical issues for players; back, spine and neck.

Who: Current NFL Players, Mike Ditka, Gridiron Greats Board Member, NFL Legends (Rich Gannon, Chuck Forman, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall) and many others, Retired NFL Players In Crisis
When: Tuesday, December 9, 2008 11:00 a.m. CST / Press check-in: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Joe Sensers Sports Grill 4217 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, MN, 55437
Media Contacts:

Jennifer Smith

Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund

(920) 499-7133 (office)

Sonia Maschmeier

Gridiron Greats

(312) 848-9402

http://www.gridirongreats.org

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 26, 2008

Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing company, today announced that its top-five earning authors combined to gross over $ 60,000 in royalties in the third quarter of 2008. This is on the heels of a first quarter in which five Outskirts Press authors combined to gross over $ 75,000 and a second quarter in which five authors combined to gross over $ 50,000.

At a time when many other publishers, both traditional and POD, are downsizing during a bleak economic outlook, authors who self-publish their books with Outskirts Press are finding growing confidence in their decision to follow their self-publishing dreams. Not only can publishing a book be rewarding, these authors prove it can also be profitable if done right.

“Outskirts Press supports our authors before, during, and after publication,” remarked Karl Schroeder, Director of Author Services. “For example, our Diamond and Pearl authors receive promotional tips, publicity advice, and marketing suggestions via email for years after their book is published. No other self-publishing company offers anything like it, and these royalty figures speak for themselves. Serious authors have a serious chance to make serious royalties with Outskirts Press.”

As a leading force in the rapidly growing self-publishing industry, Outskirts Press provides the most comprehensive marketing services and support for self-publishing authors, although authors still must play an active role themselves. For example, to support his book about the Buffalo Bills football team, titled The Bills are Due, author Rob Thompson states, “I did many signings with former Buffalo Bills and advertised heavily on cable TV in three markets.” The result? The Bills Are Due sold over 1000 copies in the first 20 days of its release and Mr. Thompson became one of the top five authors for the 3rd quarter.

Top-five author Lynn Galli points toward the importance of her website and fellow top-five co-authors Adam and Stanley Marianski agree. “I intend to increase web traffic even more by answering questions on sausage making forums,” Mr. Marianski says, co-author of three books through Outskirts Press, including the most recent, The Art of Making Fermented Sausages. “This allows me to leave a link leading to my site. In time, a few thousand people will see the link, some will visit my site and will discover my books. Besides, all those links are highly valued by search engines.”

To support efforts like these, Outskirts Press offers two applicable marketing options – a free author webpage with every publishing package, or a more robust, customizable author website for an additional cost.

“This is an outstanding testament to the efforts of our authors so far this year,” concluded Author Services Director, Karl Schroeder. “Write a good book, utilize the professional services offered by Outskirts Press for copyediting, cover design, and unlimited wholesale distribution through online markets like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And then market aggressively for results like these.”

Top-five author and attorney Myles Alderman concurs. “For the past 90 days Chapter 11: Business Reorganizations has consistently been ranked one of the 10 best selling titles on Bankruptcy Law on Amazon.com.”

Information about Outskirts Press Marketing support and services can be found online at their website: http://www.outskirtspress.com/marketing.php

About Outskirts Press, Inc. – Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at http://www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 12, 2007

Mike Ditka?s Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund will host a press conference featuring Gale Sayers, Jerry Kramer, Randy White, Seth Joyner and Roy Green in Phoenix on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the U.S. Airways Center (201 East Jefferson Street).

During the event Sayers and the others will announce that one of the largest gatherings ever of NFL Legends will come together Super Bowl Week for a series of events in Phoenix to benefit retired players in dire need through the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund and to raise awareness about issues facing retired players.

Announced on Tuesday will be the line up of NFL legends that will participate in the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Super Bowl Week, along with event details. Also addressed during the press conference will be the catastrophic conditions many retired NFL players face due to the inadequate disability and benefits system provided by the National Football League Players Association

At the press event Ashley Manor Event Services, a local Phoenix company that is putting on the events that will benefit the Gridiron Greats, will make a significant donation to the organization to kick off the project. One hundred percent of their donation will go directly to the Gridiron Greats. None of the funds will be used for any expenses related to the events in any way.

For more details about the press conference, or to schedule an interview with current and former NFL players participating in the initiative, call Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund at (920) 499-7133, (920) 819-1560 or email at gridirongreats24 @ aol.com. Additional information is also available at http://www.gridirongreats.org.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) September 4, 2009

John Hernandez, founder and president of Player Press, LLC, and http://www.playerpress.com, is featured in the “Dream Jobs” series in the Sept. 7 issue of ESPN The Magazine 2009 NFL Preview Edition on Page 44.

“Dream Jobs” focuses on young professionals with exciting jobs in sports, and this month dedicated the feature to Hernandez, the webmaster of more than 40 websites for professional athletes.

The piece also showcases Houston Texans offensive lineman Eric Winston, the proprietor of http://www.ericwinston.com and one of John’s many clients at Player Press.

“It was great to show how social media is changing the sports media landscape. Athletes have more power than ever to control their message. We provide them the platform to effectively communicate that message, which as a direct result empowers the fans,” Hernandez said. “When ESPN Magazine asked me to participate in this series, the first client I thought of was Eric Winston. We wanted to highlight an athlete who was proactive in his level of engagement with the fans. Eric was the perfect example of a pro athlete in this digital age as he regularly produces video blogs, answers fan email and stays active with Twitter.”

In the interview, Hernandez discusses the nature of the business. Player Press designs and develops custom social networks for professional athletes, then manages the communities, which all include personal blogs written by the athletes, in-depth video blogs, photos, merchandising and more. Player Press currently manages more than 40 websites for professional athletes, including NFL stars DeAngelo Hall, Jon Beason, Greg Olsen and Brian Cushing. For a complete list of Player Press’ athlete bloggers go to http://www.playerpress.com/athletes.

Player Press has quickly become a sector leader with a fast-growing, synergistic network of professional athlete websites, sports blogs and independent fan sites. A video of the interview is posted at espn.com under the search “dream job.”

About Player Press

Player Press, LLC, provides a dynamic sports/entertainment platform for professional athletes to increase their exposure on a national level, build closer relationships with fans and bypass the mainstream media through personal blogs. Player Press builds innovative websites that feature exclusive athlete content in order to promote increased athlete-to-fan engagement. Player Press designs, manages and publicizes each athlete website and manages hundreds of websites for sports teams and fans. Our content is powered by the athletes and fans themselves. The goal of the Player Press platform is to bring fans across the globe together and get them closer to the sports and athletes they love – all in one online community. The central hub for the Player Press Sports Network is located at http://www.playerpress.com.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

Player Press, LLC, a sports media company with the Internet?s fastest-growing sports social platform, announces the launch of http://www.agencyathlete.com, its new social media marketing division.

Agency Athlete specializes in the digital development, branding, promotion and management of professional athletes. Agency Athlete is designed to help today?s sports stars market their brands more effectively in today?s digital world, from the grassroots level to the national spotlight.

When Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice wanted to capitalize on his Pro Bowl season of 2009, he came to Player Press via Agency Athlete to develop an interactive website at http://www.sidneyrice18.com. Now, he uses his blogging platform, custom video player and synchronized Twitter account to keep his fans engaged on a consistent basis. Brian Cushing, the NFL?s Defensive Rookie of the Year from the Houston Texans, utilizes his cutting-edge Player Press website at http://www.briancushing56.com to answer fan emails and respond to their comments on his regular blogs. Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks directly to his fans at http://www.michaelvickzone.com. DeAngelo Hall (http://www.deangelohall.com) of the Washington Redskins uses his website to display videos that take fans inside the locker room and onto the field, bringing his followers closer to him.

This is just a small sample of what the services of Agency Athlete and Player Press have accomplished for marquee professional athletes. Agency Athlete maintains over 50 pro athletes as clients, who utilize its digital services. Other clients include NFL stars Marion Barber, Clinton Portis, Mike Jenkins, Greg Olsen and Kevin Smith, NHL star Dan Boyle and Olympic volleyball player Kim Glass.

Player Press also offers http://www.playerpress.com, with a central blog platform for sports fans around the world to gather and talk about sports while rubbing elbows with their favorite athletes. The platform also serves as a sports ad network and a wire service for breaking news with a proprietary content management system that connects more than 200 properties in an ever-expanding network.

Player Press, LLC, based in New York, was started by Jim Finn, who played for eight seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts, and his business partner, John Hernandez, a seasoned sports marketing executive specializing in social media.

“Social media has changed the sports media landscape,” Hernandez says. “In the age of Twitter, Facebook, UStream, blogs and videos, athletes now have more power than ever to control their message. At Agency Athlete, we provide them the tools and expertise to effectively communicate that message, which as a direct result empowers the fans.”

AgencyAthlete provides a suite of marketing solutions for athletes and businesses with a tested digital strategy ? and it?s all at http://www.agencyathlete.com.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 10, 2007

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund announced today that two of its most prominent board members will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing regarding oversight of the National Football League retirement system. Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers will address the Senate at a hearing to be conducted by the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The hearing will examine the current compensation system for NFL retirees with claims of advanced injuries that became symptomatic after retiring from the NFL. The hearing will take place in Washington DC on September 18th at 10:00 am. NFL retired, and dire need player Brent Boyd will also testify; Boyd a former Minnesota Viking is a player that is currently receiving assistance from the Gridiron Greats. A number of retired NFL players that the Gridiron Greats are assisting will be in attendance. More information is now available at http://www.gridirongreats.org.

The Gridiron Greats also announced today they will host a national press forum, immediately following the Senate hearings on September 18th. The press forum will feature Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Brent Boyd, others who will testify and many notable NFL retirees who are advocates for retired player’s rights. The press forum will also feature many players and families who have had first hand experiences in dealing with the NFLPA disability system. A complete list of attendees will be announced this week on the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund web site.

“The Gridiron Greats has stabilized many retired players and their families and we continue to do so but we are just a band aid,” said Gridiron Greats Board Member, Mike Ditka. “I am honored to have the opportunity to provide testimony at the upcoming Senate hearings. Our Gridiron Greats organization feels it is important for the Senate and the public to understand from a human perspective the disability issues and challenges with the system many retired players have to face. I am thrilled that my long time friend, and fellow Gridiron Greats board member, Gale Sayers will also testify.”

“The fact I was asked to testify will provide me the opportunity to discuss an issue that is creating hardships for many retired players and their families,” said Gridiron Greats Board Member, former Chicago Bear, Gale Sayers. “I am thankful to have this opportunity and grateful to the committee for taking up this issue which is affecting the lives of many that played this great game. While our Gridiron Greats Organization is providing support services and financial aid to retired players who are disabled, permanent and long term solutions must be found.”

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is a non-profit organization overseen by members of the Pro Football Hall Of Fame; Mike Ditka, Harry Carson, Joe DeLamielleure, Gale Sayers, Willie Davis and others. The Gridiron Greats provides immediate financial aid and social services to retired NFL players who are in dire need as a direct result of inadequate disability, pensions, or other support services provided by the NFL, as well as other reasons. The Gridiron Greats Fund assists players with medical costs, food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and also provides hands-on coordination and support services. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues.

“The Gridiron Greats Organization would like to thank the committee for calling this hearing and for inviting two of our board members and dire need players that we are assisting to testify about the NFL disability system,” said Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.

Detailed information about the hearing, the Gridiron Greats press forum and details about the organization can be found at http://gridirongreats.org. Donations can also be made by calling 1-800-708-1078.

Advance interviews with Gridiron Greats Board Members and dire need players may be available.

For Media inquires and credentials for the Gridiron Greats post Senate hearing press forum please call (920) 499-7133.

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Blue Bell, PA (PRWEB) August 24, 2006

Members of the Delaware Valley News Media are invited to the Whitpain Township Fire House on August 29, 2006 at 12:00 PM to witness the announcement of details of the first ever John Kulick Heroism Award and 2nd Annual John Kulick Memorial Golf Outing.

The award and golf outing have been created, not only to commemorate the life and service of fallen Firefighter and Soldier John Kulick who was killed while serving in Iraq with the PA Army National Guard a year ago this August, but also to raise money to help support his family. In addition to honoring John Kulick, the award created in his name will celebrate the life and career of this year?s recipient, former Federal Firefighter Tim Staepel.

The event will begin with a presentation of a Commemorative Poster to mark John Kulick?s service to Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Empyrean Management Group CEO Michael Kalinsky will present the poster to Whitpain Township Firefighter?s Association President Donald Lynch with uniformed members of the WTFD on hand. A WTFD truck with a plaque honoring Kulick will also be at the event.

After the presentation, the Firefighter?s Association in partnership with the Philadelphia Federal Firefighters and Empyrean Management Group will also announce that the family of Firefighter Tim Staepel will be awarded the John Kulick Heroism Award in recognition of his career prior to his line of duty death in 2005. The John Kulick Heroism Award will be given annually to a person that has dedicated their lives to service in our community.

Staepel will be officially honored at the 2nd Annual John Kulick Memorial Golf Outing to be held on October 30, 2006 at Blue Bell Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. Staepel was a long time Federal Firefighter based at the Philadelphia Naval Business Center formerly known as the Philadelphia Navy Ship Yard. Staepel was honored many times during his career most notably for playing a key role in saving the life of an abandoned newborn baby. Staepel?s untimely death left his wife and two young children without a father and a hero.

?It?s our hope that this year?s event will help Tim?s family especially his children in some small way whether it is through the money we will to donate to his kids? trust fund or simply honoring the memory of a fallen friend,? Firefighter/Paramedic Don Lynch.

The John Kulick Memorial Golf Outing of 2005 raised more than $ 20,000 which was placed in a trust fund for the future needs of nine-year-old Amanda Kulick. The event was supported through donations of autographed balls and jerseys by NFL teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions. Fox 29?s Don Tollefson served as the celebrity guest host and moved a crowd of more than 150 to tears with his moving speech on the sacrifices made everyday by Soldiers and First Responders.

The press conference will convene promptly at 12:00 noon. For more information on the conference or the 2nd Annual John Kulick Memorial Golf Outing or the Kulick Heroism Award please contact Amy Schneider of Empyrean Management Group at 610-275-4400 or e-mail her at aschneider@hiresmartpeople.com or go to http://hiresmartpeople.com/kulick/golf.htm.

Summary of events for 8/29/06:

12:00 ? 12:05 Opening remarks

12:05 ? 12:15 Presentation of Commemorative John Kulick Poster to WTFA President Lynch

12:15 ? 12:20 Official announcement of John Kulick Heroism Award to F.F. Tim Staepel

12:20 ? 12:30 Questions and photos with Firefighters and Apparatus

About the event organizers:

The Whitpain Township Firefighter?s Association represents the career professionals of the Whitpain Township Fire Department. The WTFD is partnered with the volunteers of the Centre Square Fire Company to provide fire and rescue services to the residents of Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, PA. Don Lynch is President of the WTFA and serves as a Firefighter / Paramedic in the WTFD.

The Philadelphia Firefighter?s Local F-61 represents the career professionals of the Philadelphia Naval Business Center Fire Department. Pete Marcinonis, President of the Philadelphia Federal Firefighters Local F-61 will be representing the Philadelphia NBC Firefighters. Marcinonis was a close friend of Staepel?s in addition to being a co-worker.

Empyrean Management Group, Inc. is a Blue Bell, PA 2005 Philadelphia 100 and Inc. Magazine Inc. 500 winner that provides outsourced HR, Recruiting, and Retention services to companies ranging in size from 50 to 55,000 throughout the US. For more information on EMG please go to http://www.hiresmartpeople.com. EMG?s CEO Mike Kalinsky also serves as the Deputy Chief of Harleysville Area EMS in Montgomery County.

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Miami Beach, FL (Vocus) February 7, 2010

The Beacon Hotel, located in the heart of the action during Super Bowl week in Miami?s South Beach, has partnered with Player Press, LLC, a cutting-edge sports media company, to create a media center that has drawn interest from professional athletes and fans alike during the run-up to the Super Bowl at Miami?s Sun Life Stadium on Sunday.

The Beacon, located at 720 Ocean Drive in South Beach, across the street from the pulsating Super Bowl Festival and beach concert arena, plays host to the Player Press Media Center. Professional athletes, particularly NFL players who have flooded the area in the week that spans the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl in South Florida, are expected to continue stop by the Beacon to give video interviews at the media center and hobnob with fans and teammates.

Amongst some of the athletes that have already visited the media center are NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and Outside Linebacker for the Houston Texans Brian Cushing, Super Bowl Champion Outside Linebacker from the Pittsburgh Steelers Lawrence Timmons, Defensive End from the Detroit Lions Cliff Avril, and Fullback from the Atlanta Falcons Jason Snelling. More NFL athletes are expected to visit this South Beach Hotel during the remainder of the week.

Built in 1937, the Beacon Hotel South Beach was designed with the flair and magnificence of the Art Deco era. Renovated from 2004-06, the Beacon offers 73 beautifully decorated rooms and two VIP Suites all featuring sparkling marble floors, and modern chic d

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