ANNUAL PETE/JAMEER NELSON CLASSIC A SUCCESS

CHESTER, PA January 26, 2011 – The 7th Annual Pete and Jameer Nelson Classic High School Basketball Tournament was held from Dec 26 – 28 at Widener University, Gwynedd Mercy College, and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. The tournament, organized by Scholastic-play-by play, hosted 24 teams from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.

The Pete and Jameer Nelson Foundation had an information booth on Tuesday and Thursday at Widener University. The Foundation raffled off autographed jerseys, sold heavily discounted tickets to the upcoming 76ers vs. Magic game on February 9th (tickets are still available, call 610-525-5800 and ask for Alie for more information), and gave away gift bags to exemplary students. The bags included a t-shirt, basketball and school supplies to students with above a 3.0 GPA or perfect attendance. The Foundation also gave away a laptop computer to one of these students who personified the commitment to academics. Many of the parents and coaches involved with the Foundation volunteered their time and were a big help throughout the event.

The Pete and Jameer Nelson Foundation would like to congratulate the following raffle winners.

Mike, Philadelphia: Autographed Jameer Nelson Jersey
Craig, Huntingdon Valley: Autographed DeSean Jackson Jersey
Danielle, Chester: Autographed Elton Brand Jersey

The drawings were held during the half time of the sold out Chester High vs. Sanford game. Our student winner of the laptop computer was Chase from Salesianum School.

The Pete and Jameer Nelson Foundation is committed to the academics, athletics, and the social development of children by providing funding, resources, mentoring, and coaching to the children of the Chester, Philadelphia, and Orlando areas. Please continue to monitor http://www.JN14.com for more contests, promotions, and all activities related to Jameer Nelson and his foundation.

For more information about the Pete and Jameer Nelson Foundation, please contact Alie Stevens – Director of the Foundation – at 610-525-5800 or at info@jn14.com.
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