2014 FUN FEST WITH THE NFL and MICHAEL JOHNSON YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER CAMP
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Tampa Bay Buccaneer Defensive End #90 Michael Johnson recently welcomed over 250 campers and a couple dozen of coaches to his 5th Annual Michael Johnson Youth Football & Cheer Camp
and family-friendly Fun Fest with the NFL in his hometown of Selma, Alabama!
Fun Fest attendees enjoyed interactive games, music, food, and entertainment including a wing eating contest sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken, celebrity and NFL athlete autographs and photos as well as special meet and greets with MTV star Coleysia Chestnut, 3D the Boss, Dr. Rondrick Williamson and mini make overs by We TV "LA Hair" star China Upshaw.
On the following day, football campers were taught basic football fundamentals while the cheer and dance campers learned basic cheer, dance and twirl routines and at half time all guests were treated to a live performance by pop trio 3D the Boss!
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Click to Watch MJ Fun Fest and Camp Highlights!
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NFL and college athletes, celebrities, coaches and experts participated in the Fun Fest with the NFL and football camp! Participants included
Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals #96 Defense End, Clinton McDonald, Tampa Bay Buccaneers #98, China Upshaw; celebrity hairstylist, Coleysia Chestnut, MTV Personality, performers 3D The Boss, Dr. Rondrick Williamson, Dr. Erin Wilson, Wallace Gilberry, Cincinnati Bengals #95 Defensive End, Ben Obomanu, Seattle Seahawks #87 WR, Geno Atkins, Cincinnati Bengals #97 Defensive Tackle, Robert Geathers, Cincinnati Bengals #91 Defensive End, Cedric Dickerson, Ex-CFL #24 Defensive Back, Jeremy Harrison, Jacksonville State University #35 Safety, Beau Reinmiller, University of Alabama #6, Cody E., Jacksonville State University #93, Markell Cunningham, Navy #88, Anthony E., Georgia Tech #41, Maurice Carter High School Friend, Bob Taylor Morgan Academy, Coach, Bert Crum Michael's First Football, Coach, Jamie Tellion Cathedral Academy, Coach, Justin Simpson, Chris Rudolph, Toby Thomas, Ronald Lane, Gabe West, Head Cheer Coach, Jess West, Choreographer, Brittany Williams, Jamie Miller, Megan Headd, Tiffany Shepard and Shifra Burton
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Day Two: Football & Cheer Camp
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Camp Coaches Cody, Clint, Geno, Wallace, Michael, (Sheriff Mike Goings), Robert, Carlos, Bo and Ben |
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Group Shot of Morning Campers and Coaches |
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Michael Johnson and his hometown efforts garnered a great deal of media coverage! MJ and his NFL and celebrity guests were able to spread a positive message on a variety of platforms from radio to TV!
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MJ visits Alabama's Country Super Station 100.1 and 98.5 serving Montgomery, Selma and Demopolis
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"LA Hair" star China Upshaw Invites Alabama Listeners to MJ's Events on KIX 101.5
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Michael Johnson interviews with WAKA
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Michael Johnson interviews with WSFA
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Alexander Broadcasting Interviews Fun Fest Guest
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Fun Fest and Camp Coverage Included:
Dixie 100.1 and 98.5
WHBB FM
and MORE!
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Thank you to our 5th Annual MJ93 Fun Fest and Michael Johnson Youth Football Camp Event Sponsors:
Moore-Stewart Ford, Alexander Broadcasting Company, Calhoun Enterprises, Pepsi Bottling of Selma, Frito Lay, AthleTech of Microsoft, Bama Budweiser, BMB Records, Sarrell Dentistry, Zeigler Meats, Essence of a Therapeutic Touch, Dallas County Sheriff's Office, Selma Police Department, Discount Tire Company, First Cahawba Bank, Eugene Middlebrooks, Gray's Furniture Company, Talton Communications Turner Chevrolet Company, On Time Fashions, Thom's Natural Herbs, Riverdale Credit Union, Selma Exchange Club, Walgreens, State Farm, Selma Toros Baseball, Selma Avenue Spots Bar & Grill, Valley Grande Mexican Grill, WHBB/1490, YMCA of Selma, Dr. Gerald Anderson, Children's Dentistry of Central Alabama, UAB Selma Family Medicine, Hancock Country BBQ, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Golden Ranch BBQ, Blue Bell Creameries, Hibbett Sports, AE Sign Shop, Kingsmen Media, 3D the Boss, Dr. Erin Wilson, Mark's Mart, Tasty Cakes Bakery, Cash & Carry, Nico's Custom Woodworks, The Lily Pad, Cahawba Seasonings, China Upshaw, Trea Day PR, Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Power Sports, Doris Truax, St. James Hotel, Kenny & Elizabeth Martin, David & Maple Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, Priority Sports & Entertainment, Screenco, Selma Fire Department, Dallas County Emergency Management Agency, Qualified Exchange Corporation, Fuller Building Supply, Bank Mart, National Football League, Selma Fire Department, TCS Tractor Supply Company, Larry & Susan Jones, James & Barbara Pritchard, Trust Mart, Dr. Roderick Williamson, Richard & Doris Sprague, Dave's Market.
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ABOUT MJ93
The mission of MJ93 is to educate kids on the importance of capitalizing on their talents and abilities with educational and technological programs, to increase their awareness of proper nutrition and exercise for healthier bodies to avoid obesity, diabetes and heart disease, and to mentor and encourage them on how to be suc- cessful. The 5th Annual Youth Football & Cheer Camp and MJ93 Fun Fest with the NFL are two programs a part of the curriculum. Visit MJ93.org
PRESS CONTACT: Trea Davenport
Publicist
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Picture Credits: Asbury Foster, Kingsmen Media, Selma Times Journal, Microsoft
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