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For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Fields (516) 353-4792
May 15, 2008 kfields@madeconsultants.com
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Baltimore Raven Daniel Wilcox to host 2nd Annual Celebrity Paintball Tournament
Tournament to benefit Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. founded by Wilcox

EVENT:
2nd Annual Celebrity Paintball Tournament featuring Ravens players such as Bart Scott, Ed Reed, Mark Clayton, Troy Smith and Daniel Wilcox. Teams of seven players, which include a celebrity, will compete in a day long tournament for the trophy.

WHEN:
Saturday May 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Tournament Begins

WHERE:
Paintball Adventures Park
3939 Old Taneytown Road
Taneytown, MD 21787

WHY:
Ravens tight end Daniel Wilcox hosts this annual fundraiser to benefit his foundation, Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Empowerment MINDS' mission is to open up the horizons of disadvantaged youth in the inner city. Wilcox is passionate about providing young people with growth and learning opportunities that inspire them to set higher goals and expectations for themselves. The Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Foundation is also the co-sponsor of the Baltimore Bee, an annual spelling bee for middle school students in Baltimore, www.baltimorebee.com.

NOTES:
Teams of seven (six plus one celebrity) will compete in the Celebrity Paintball Tournament. The cost is $100 per person and $600 per team. Spectators are able to attend for a cost of $25. Attendees receive a t-shirt, equipment and beverages. For more information about the tournament and to register please visit www.celebritypaintballtournament.com. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. All must register.

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