We invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity that will allow you to serve as a sponsor for the upcoming Greater Cleveland All-Stars Basketball season, which begins Spring 2023. The Greater Cleveland All-Stars have been serving youth in travel team basketball activities, leagues and camps since 2002. In 2003, the Allstars ranked 2^nd in the Best of the Best AAU National Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis, IN. The program initially began with males 12 and 13 year old students from the Greater Cleveland Schools. We decided to have a different age group every year, trying to keep the same guys three to four years. We will then be starting over with the 9^th grade boys again giving our program a greater success rate. This year will be 10^th Grade Boys.

As Police Officers, this program was created because we realized that our youth should develop new friendships through recreation and sports programs. This will allow them to expand their circle of influence with other youth outside of their neighborhood. This fraternal relationship can erase the negative stereotype a child may have about another race, culture or neighborhood.

We would like to continue to serve youth in Greater Cleveland and maintain the program at its present level. But in order to do this, we must continue to seek funding through private donations, sponsorship and fundraising. It is our hope that you can provide assistance to our program.

We hope you will lend your support to this dynamic organization. Please see the attached sponsorship form to make your contribution. We need your help to ensure this program remains strong! If you have any further questions, either coach is available to speak with you. Thank you in advance for your support.