CHARITY BASKETBALL WEEKEND TO ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH
M Group Worldwide, Inc. to Host Action-packed Event at Chicago State University to Benefit Chicago Public Schools Sports Department

CHICAGO, MAY 2008: To combat the recent increase in violence among Chicago’s youth, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and M Group Worldwide present a jam-packed weekend of positive activities to entertain and educate Chicago-area students about the CPS Anti-Violence Campaign. The three-day event will take place Friday, May 16th through Sunday May 18th at Chicago State University, 9501 South Martin Luther King Drive. Activities include a youth expo, basketball tournament, DJ Battle, dance and cheer teams from area schools as well as local musicians.

A portion of the proceeds raised during this weekend event will go toward Chicago Public Schools Sports Department. Special appearances by 107.5 WGCI’s Tony Sculfield and Leon Rogers, BET Comic View Comedian Damon Williams, Comedian Marley Mall and Dave Jeff of PHLI. Raffles and giveaways will go on throughout the weekend. Local Chicago artists such as rap groups Dude N Nem and BBK, gospel and R&B artist Aaron Sledge, and dance group Severe Damage will provide additional entertainment. Dance and Cheer teams from CPS schools will also perform.

The event kicks off on Friday with a youth expo featuring local representatives providing information regarding positive programs for students during the summer months. The Jam Fest includes a slam-dunk, skills challenge and a DJ Battle featuring DJ Roosevelt Treasure Chest, DJ Greedy, DJ Hiroki and DJ Dollar Bill to be held during the Hoops Double Header.

• Friday, May 16th, 3pm to 7pm
Youth Expo and Gatorade Jam Fest
• Saturday, May 17th, 12pm to 6pm
Boost Mobile Hoops Double Header
• Sunday, May 18th, 12pm to 3pm
Nike Championship Game

This event is sponsored by M Group Worldwide, Inc., Nike, Boost Mobile, Gatorade, The Athlete’s Foot, Synx and J-Bees. Event partners include WGCI, CPS Sports, Sports Factory, Chicago State University and the Chicago Park District.
Admission is $6 per day. Tickets can be purchased at the Chicago State University box office the day of the event or in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster locations.

About M Group Worldwide, Inc.
M Group Worldwide, Inc. is an integrated marketing communications firm founded in 2007 by Michelle L. Geddes. M Group reaches consumers through innovative and non-traditional marketing, event planning and management, entertainment, promotions and sponsorship relations. M Group also connects companies through its network of media outlets and personalities, corporate partners and influencers. M Group executes brand-based events for clients around the world.