Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling Brunch and Champagne benefit with the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks to take place Saturday, March 7, 2004!

A veritable list of who's who will be attending the gala to support Hoops4Africa. Hoops4Africa is a non-profit corporation, based in Washington, DC, that is committed to applying the endorsement of National Basketball Association (NBA) players to educate African youth about HIV/AIDS prevention methods. We hope to positively leverage the success and influence of these Professional Basketball Celebrities to deliver the Hoops4Africa "Play safe, Stay Alive" message. www.Hoops4Africa.org.

Washington, DC February 16, 2004--A veritable list of who's who will be attending the gala to support Hoops4Africa. Hoops4Africa is a non-profit corporation, based in Washington, DC, that is committed to applying the endorsement of National Basketball Association (NBA) players to educate African youth about HIV/AIDS prevention methods. We hope to positively leverage the success and influence of these Professional Basketball Celebrities to deliver the Hoops4Africa "Play safe, Stay Alive" message. www.Hoops4Africa.org. "It's the caliber of committee members and attendees and the fact that they've united, here in the nation's capital, to support Hoops4Africa's vision that really shows what can happen when we commit ourselves to something that's for the betterment of our world's children" says Hoops4Africa Chairman and President Stephan Bekale.

Our city's Sports Celebrity, Diplomatic, Congressional & Community leaders invite the public to attend a magnificent and magical afternoon at the MCI Center's exclusive Crown Royal Suite, 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 to celebrate the Official Hoops4Africa Black-tie Basket-Ball and Blue Jeans Benefit. Proceeds benefit the Hoops4Africa and underwrite their Youth Education and HIV/AIDS prevention methods for the entirety of 2004. The gala includes cocktail reception, champagne brunch, New York Knicks vs. the Washington Wizards, special post-game meet-and-greet with players from both teams, and much more.

MARCH 7, 2004 "HOOPS4AFRICA BASKET-BALL BRUNCH & CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION" BENEFIT

WHAT: Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling The Basket-Ball Brunch and Champagne Celebration benefit with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards. Proceeds benefit Hoops4Africa and underwrite its Youth Education and HIV/AIDS prevention methods for the entirety of 2004. The gala brunch includes live entertainment, special guest three-time Grammy Winner Wayne Jobson, The Washington Wizards vs. the New York Knicks, Champagne Brunch, Meet and Greet, Silent Auction, take-home gifts and more.

WHEN: Sunday, March 7, 2004 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: MCI Center's exclusive Crown Royal Suite, 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004

WHY: A new study on AIDS infection rates shows dramatic increases in African youth. At the end of 2001, there were 28.1 million sub-Saharan Africans living with HIV/AIDS. The overall prevalence of HIV among sub-Saharan African adults, ages 15 to 49 years, is estimated to be an astounding 8.4 percent as compared to the US population estimate of infection of .003 percent. Prevalence varies widely across the African continent. In some West African countries prevalence is less than 2 percent of the population, while in countries in southern Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe 20 percent and more of the population are living with HIV/AIDS. By educating children early, the hope is to stem if not eradicate AIDS altogether from the African continent over the next several decades. This benefit will help underwrite the the HIV/AIDS education and outreach programs for 2004.

HONORARY BASKETBALL CHAIRPERSONS:
Patrick Ewing
George Lynch
Bob Ferry

HONORARY DIPLOMATIC COMMITTEE:
Ambassador of Gabon Koby Koomson (rtd)
Ambassador of Gabon Jules Marius Ogouebandja
HONORARY CONGRESSIONAL CHAIRPERSON:
Congressman Donald Payne (NJ)

TICKETS: $500 per person; Corporate Sponsorships still available. For more information and tickets, please visit http://www.hoops4africa.org or Email e-mail protected from spam bots

ATTIRE: Cocktail or business.

HOOPS4AFRICA Tax ID # 501 C 3
HOOPS4AFRICA FEIN 56 238 2647

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:
SLAM DUNK SPONSOR
$50,000
Halftime Check Presentation.
Ten VIP Tickets to the Gala Brunch.
MCI Center In-arena Advertising/Marketing Rights. Recognition on all web, printed marketing and advertising collateral.