ABA Salutes Hoops for Troops
April 8, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. The ABA Salutes "Hoops for Troops," a program designed for military members and their families stationed in the U.S. and around the world. Under the program, military personnel and their families can attend USA Basketball practices, exhibition games, basketball clinics and autograph sessions. USA Basketball has partnered with the Department of Defense's "America Supports You" program which runs through the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. This past week, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, David Robinson and others attended a "Hoops for Troops" clinic at the Pentagon Athletic Center. Krzyzewski, managing director Jerry Colangelo and USA Basketball president Val Ackerman met with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld met to discuss the program. Jennifer Hester, ABA Salute Coordinator, stated, "Having people like Coach K, David Robinson and Mr. Colangelo showing their support of the troops means a lot and we are deeply appreciative to them for their commitment to our servicemen and women."
ABA Salutes is a not-for-profit part of the ABA that raises money to help support good causes that support the military and its families by raising funds through a variety of ways, including the ABA Auction, raffles, and the sale of ABA Salute merchandise. For more information, contact Jennifer at jennifer@abasalute.com or visit www.abasalute.com or www.abalive.com.
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