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Damon Allen and top CFL quarterbacks are throwing it for Kids Help Phone

April 26, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Toronto, ON – April 26th, 2005 - 13 of the nation's best quarterbacks, including 2004 Grey Cup MVP Damon Allen, will be taking to the field at York University for the 1st annual Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge in support of Kids Help Phone.

The Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge will take place May 14th at York Stadium at York University. To kick off the day, up to 30 corporate teams of four will take part in a Corporate Quarterback Challenge. Canadian football lovers and supporters will have the chance to meet Canada's Best Quarterbacks while at the same time have the unique opportunity to take part in a football clinic led by some of the greatest quarterbacks in Canadian football history. The participating corporate teams will then compete, with their fans and spectators witnessing first hand the thrill of the gridiron to determine which corporate team is Canada's Best. Following the Corporate Challenge, the top CFL Quarterbacks will compete against each other in the Quarterback Challenge, for prize money and the designation of Best of the Best in the CFL. The event will be aired on The Score network beginning in June – consisting of 20 episodes run three times a week for a total of 60 episodes.

The Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge will assemble a talent pool previously unseen in football circles including: Damon Allen, Dave Dickenson, Casey Printers, Michael Bishop, Danny McManus, Darnell Kennedy, Henry Burris, Kevin Glenn, Jason Maas, Nealon Greene, Anthony Calvillo, Marcus Crandell and Marcus Brady.

"I would like to extend my appreciation to all of our sponsors and football enthusiasts that have helped to make my dream become a reality. I have envisioned the Quarterback Challenge taking place amongst the elite quarterbacks in the CFL for many years. With the support of many sponsors such as Scotiabank Group, Toronto Argonauts, Pizza Pizza, Mississauga Ice Dogs, the Toronto Sun, The Score and Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort – our Corporate Reception Sponsor – and many others, the Challenge is finally coming to life in support of a cause that is close to my heart, Kids Help Phone."

- Damon Allen

When: May 14th, 2005

Time: 10:30am Corporate Challenge

12:30pm Half Time Show

12:30pm Lunch

1:30pm Quarterback Challenge

4:00pm Awards Ceremony & Autograph session to follow

Where: York Stadium, York University

4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario

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