April 16, 2008 -- From April 7, 2008 press release from the team
Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips donates to charity for every sack he records
SP's All-Star Sack Attack Supports After-School All-Stars and San Diego’s Inner City Youth
San Diego, CA – Shaun Phillips is gearing up for a new season with a dual goal: to increase the number of sacks he achieves and to increase his support of after-school programs for inner-city kids through the After-School All-Stars (ASAS).
As was the case in 2007, Phillips will pledge $1,000 for each sack recorded in the upcoming season to ASAS. A reception to kick off the program and to honor Phillips will take place on Legacy Plaza at the NTC Promenade on April 15 from 4-7 pm. Several youth participants will be on hand to workout with Phillips.
The Phillips' initiative called SP’s All-Star Sack Attack was kicked off last season with the objective to provide more opportunities for kids to experience sports. In 2007, he recorded 8.5 sacks for a donation of $8,500. Three local companies matched Phillip’s generous contribution: Carrows Restaurants, The UPS Store and Coco's Restaurant & Bakery for a total donation of $34,000 to After-School All-Stars.
“I’m excited to support After-School All-Stars’ sports programs because they provide kids with opportunities to learn the principles of teamwork and discipline just like I did when I was a kid,” said Phillips. “I am looking forward to a great season in the fall and having more local businesses join me in helping inner city children through the SP’s All-Star Sack Attack.”
“Shaun has been a great supporter this year, attending events with the kids and promoting his program,” said Marti Hess, Executive Director, After-School All-Stars San Diego. “We’re also very thankful for the matching donations from Carrows, Coco’s and UPS Stores. With this generous support we’ve been able to enhance and expand our sports programs.”
Legacy Plaza is located at the NTC Promenade in Point Loma, off Truxtun Road between Roosevelt and Dewey.
After-School All-Stars in San Diego provides after school programming in over 25 schools in the county. In addition to sports and comprehensive after-school programs, ASAS programs include Donnie Edwards’ Jump for Life program. As one of 13 affiliates of the national After-School All-Stars, the San Diego chapter is backed by best practices and a fifteen-year track record of giving children a safe after-school alternative while developing the skills to increase school performance and success in life.
For more information on the San Diego chapter, visit www.SDAfterschoolAllstars.org or to become sponsors for the coming season please contact Marti Hess at 619.223.3916.
About After-School All-StarsFounded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, After-School All-Stars is the leading national provider of high quality, comprehensive, school-based after-school programs that include independent learning, academics, and enrichment. The organization’s mission is to keep children safe and help them achieve in school and in life. More than 60,000 at-risk youth benefit from these programs in 13 U.S. cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego, San Jose and South Florida. For more information, visit www.afterschoolallstars.org
