Arizona Cardinals' Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Delivers Charity Basketball Game to his Alma Mater TSU

Pro-Bowl NFL Player, Rodgers-Cromartie brings celebrity friends together for an action packed and entertaining charity game

2011-03-21

NASHVILLE, TN, March 21, 2011 (Press-News.org) All American turned Arizona Cardinals' Cornerback, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie along with his Alma Mater Tennessee State University have joined together to host the DRC Foundation Celebrity Slam Jam for the first time in Nashville. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday April 8th at TSU's Gentry Center from 7:00pm-10pm, with a Players Autograph session from 5:45pm-6:15pm (open to the public). Proceeds from the event will directly support the mission of the DRC Foundation non-profit organization, along with TSU's Athletic Department and select local scholarship programs for students. Tickets to the event are $15 for Adults in advance and $20 on game day. Children 12 and under are $7 in advance and $10 on game day. In addition, children 5 years old and under are free to this event. Tickets can be purchased at the TSU Box Office, TSU Bookstore, all Mt. Zion locations and are available online at http://www.DRCFoundation.org.

Dominique has called on an exciting group of both local and national celebrities to participate in this charitable function such as Terrell 'T.O.' Owens, Titans player Chris Johnson, Mount Zion's own Bishop Warren Walker III, Anquan Bolton, Andre Johnson, Brian McFadden, 101.1 The Beat Jamz & FlyMajor.com's DJ Crisis, Platinum Artist Young Buck, NFL hopeful Cam Newton, and countless others.

"I'm excited to host my annual charity basketball game in Nashville this year, and I'm even more honored to partner with my Alma Mater!! TSU is my family; this school has played a major role in my life. I am grateful to have the opportunity to give back not only to my school, but to the entire Nashville community!! This means so much to me because Nashville is my second home." —Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

The first and second Celebrity Slam Jam was hosted in Rodgers-Cromartie's hometown of Bradenton, FL. Now Dominique and his foundation have teamed up with TSU Athletics and Nashville's favorite collegiate promoter FlyMajor.com, and are set on hosting his star-studded event in Nashville, TN. Rodgers-Cromartie is confident that the DRC Foundation Celebrity Slam Jam will be the most electrifying celebrity charity basketball game to hit the city!

For more information about tickets to the DRC Foundation Celebrity Slam Jam tickets or the DRC Foundation please call 941.962.7608.

Media coverage is requested. Please contact Miji Pearse, 404.944.6439, miji.pearse@thepremiumworld.com to schedule an interview with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie or one of the participating celebrity players.

About DRC Foundation:
The Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Foundation Inc. (DRC Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded by the 2008 NFL first round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The DRC Foundation provides programs for underprivileged children and low-socioeconomic families to help them overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.

The DRC Foundation programs address the educational needs, social elements, and economic hardship of young people and families in underserved communities. The DRC Foundation is committed to providing developmental programs, educational materials, training, life-skills, mentors and financial resources to underprivileged children to inspire them to excel academically and professionally and pursue their dreams.
For more information visit http://www.drcfoundation.org.

About Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie:
Rodgers-Cromartie was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round (16th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. In just his second NFL season and first season as a full time starter, was voted to his first career Pro Bowl in 2009 after recording six interceptions, the highest total for a Cardinals player in a single season since 2003. He became the first Cardinals cornerback since 1999 to be selected to the Pro Bowl and has led the Cardinals in interceptions in each of his first two seasons.

In 2008, Dominique was named an All-Rookie selection by the Sporting News and the Pro Football Writers Association after tying for the NFL lead among rookies with four interceptions. It included a 99-yard inception return for a touchdown against St. Louis in Week 14, tying the franchise record for longest interception return.
In addition, Dominique became the first Tennessee State player taken in the first round since 1974 when both defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones (Dallas, 1st overall) and linebacker Waymond Bryant (Bears, 4th overall) were selected.
For more information visit http://www.drcfoundation.org

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