February 13th 9:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency, Downtown
Dallas, Texas

Athletes in Action will be hosting the 5th Annual All-Star Breakfast on February 13th in Dallas during the NBA All-Star Weekend.  This event will celebrate character, leadership and faith.

Hear personally from:

Jerry Colangelo: Managing Director of USA Basketball and former Phoenix Suns and Diamondbacks General Manager.
Bobby Jones: Four Time NBA All-Star

The Event will feature:

• The presentation of the Jerry Colangelo Award to Don Carter-the first owner of the Dallas Mavericks.
• The presentation of the Bobby Jones Award to Charlie Ward-12 year NBA veteran.

• Special Guests will include: Avery Johnson-ESPN basketball analyst for the NBA, Del Harris-Assistant Coach with the New Jersey Nets, Scott Murray-Emcee for the morning, named Sportscaster of the Year 17 times, Norm Sonju-Former Dallas Maverick's President/GM, Desiree Jackson-special music (wife of Mark Jackson-ESPN NBA analyst).

The 2010 All-Star Game will be held in Cowboy Stadium on February 14th and is expecting 80,000 in attendance, the most ever to watch a basketball game worldwide.

All-Star Breakfast 2008 New Orleans

New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2008-Best known for its Mardis Gras and party atmosphere, New Orleans served host to another event during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Celebrating its 3rd year, the annual All-Star Breakfast honored NBA great Allan Houston and Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos.

Best known for his sharp shooting abilities on the court with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, Allan Houston was recognized for his abilities off the court with another accolade Saturday. Presented with the Bobby Jones Award, Houston was acknowledged for the life he leads in his home, community and the basketball world. The award is annually given to recognize the NBA player (past or present) whose life and lifestyle embody faith, courage, character, eternal impact and integrity. Houston is an avid promoter of the Boys and Girls Club and an active advocate of ongoing education through the various scholarships he has helped comprised. Other finalists include: AC Green and David Robinson.

Also honored at the All-Star Breakfast was Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos. Known for his entrepreneurship and philanthropy, DeVos was named the winner of the Jerry Colangelo Award. Named after its namesake, the award honors the NBA executive whose life and lifestyle impact and benefit the community both on and off the court. DeVos has given extensively to educational, medical, and Christian institutes. Other finalists for this award include: Dallas Maverick’s Coach Avery Johnson and Orlando Magic executive Pat Williams.

Both awards are determined by a nominating committee composed of basketball greats: Jerry Colangelo, Bobby Jones, Ernie Johnson and Clark Kellogg.

The award recipients, as noted by NBA analyst Ernie Johnson, learned to “Trust God Period.” Regardless of what life has thrown their way, in an exemplary fashion, both have personally learned not only trust God regardless of their personal circumstances but have learned in a very real way to impact others as a result.

The All-Star Breakfast is an Athletes in Action Sports Legend Series event. The Sports Legend Series is comprised of four premier events designed to honor athletes and coaches who model exemplary character, values, integrity and faith. For more information, visit http://www.aiasportslegendseries.com/