ABA Joins Former Olympic Champion in Drug Education Program
March 26, 2009 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) has joined with Deedee Trotter, 2004 Olympic 4 x 400 Gold Medalist, in her Test Me I'm Clean drug awareness program. Trotter, a 2-time World Champion 4 x 400 Gold Medalist, 2007 USA Outdoor Champion, 2-time US Indoor Champion and a graduate of the University of Tennessee has spearheaded this most important program.
Test Me I'm Clean is a non-profit organization, designed to educate and inspire athletes of all ages about the dangers of performance enhancement drugs. "Our most vital task is to deliver the message that in abiding by the 3-H's, Hard work, Honesty and Honor," stated Ms. Trotter, "athletes can reach the pinnacle of success not only in their support but in their lives."
"The goal of Test Me I'm Clean is not to be a campaign," she added, "but a way of life. Clean athletes all over the world are supporting this effort and are dedicated to making a stand once and for all against dishonest athletes by encouraging athletes to say clean while they strive for greatness."
Test Me I'm Clean is sharing its goals and motivational message with athletes all over the world, visiting schools and athletic programs ranging from youth leagues to college teams. The Test Me I'm Clean team of three elite athletes and a certified nutritionist or sports related specialist deliver a fun, motivational and educational experience filled with inspirational speakers and great suggestions on how athletes can enhance their performance naturally.
"We have been working closely with Deedee in our inaugural season in the ABA," stated Chris Glisson, co-owner/GM of the Knoxville Thunderbolts. "She is a very special young woman, dedicated to a program so very important to all sports and has been a wonderful inspiration to all of us."
The signature trademark of the program is the red and white wristband that reads "Test Me I'm Clean" on the front and "Hard Work 0- Honesty - Honor" on the back. Program participants wear these wristbands as a representation of a dedication to the future of drug free sports and a healthy way of life.
"The ABA is extremely pleased and proud to be a part of this program. There is no room for drugs in sports," stated Joe Newman, ABA CEO. "Athletes should compete on an even plane - with talent, hard work, training, practice, good nutrition being the determining factor in success or failure. Our hats are off to Deedee and her associates."
For more information, visit www.testmeimclean.org or email imclean@testmeimclean.com or visit www.abalive.com, www.abamagazine.com.
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