Help for Kenny & others like him

[Georgek27@aol.com]

This is an important call for charitable donations.  I know you will 
all rise to the occasion.... 

With an NBA player lockout by the team owners, now is the 
time for us to show the world just how much we care.  It's just not 
right. Hundreds of basketball players in our very own country are 
living at or just below the seven-figure salary line. And as if that 
weren't bad enough, they will be deprived of pay for several 
weeks-possibly a whole year!

 But now you can help!  For about two thousand dollars a day - 
that's less than the cost of a large screen projection TV - you can 
help keep a basketball player economically viable during his time of 
need.  Two thousand dollars a day may not seem like a lot of money to 
you, but to a basketball player it could mean the difference between 
a vacation spent golfing in Florida or a Mediterranean cruise.  For 
you, two thousand dollars is nothing more than two or three months 
rent or mortgage payments.  But to a basketball player, two thousand 
dollars a day will almost replace his salary.

Your commitment of two thousand dollars a day will enable a 
player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in the year old 
Lexus for a new Ferrari, enjoy a weekend in Rio, and pay his lawyer 
fees to fight child support payments.

                  "HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING?"
Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the 
player you sponsor.  Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 
401(k), real estate and other investment holdings will be mailed to 
your home.

You'll also get information on how he plans to invest the $5 
million lump sum he will receive upon retirement.

                  "HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING"
Your basketball player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND 
who just wants to help in a time of need.  Although the player won't 
know your name, he will be able to make collect calls to your home 
via a special operator just in case additional funds are needed for 
unexpected expenses.

Simply fill out the form below.

YES, I want to help!  I would like to sponsor a striking NBA 
basketball player.

          My preference is checked below:
          [ ] Starter
          [ ] Reserve
          [ ] Star*
          [ ] Superstar**
          [ ] Entire team***
          [ ] I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one
              for me.
          *      Higher cost
          **     Much higher cost
          ***   Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a
specific  team. (Does not include cheerleaders)

Please charge the account listed below $2,054.79 per day for 
reserve or starter for the duration of the strike.  Please send me a 
picture of the player I have sponsored, along with a team logo and my 
very own NBA Players Association badge to wear proudly on my lapel.
         [ ] MasterCard      [ ] Visa           [ ] American Express  
         [ ] Discover Card   [ ] Diner's Club

          Your Name: __________________________
          Telephone Number:  __________________________
          Account Number: __________________________ Exp. Date:
          Signature:  __________________________

 Mail completed form to NBA Players Association or call 
1-888-TOOMUCH now to enroll by phone (Children under 18 must have 
parent's approval)

 Note:
Sponsors are not permitted to contact the player they have 
sponsored, either in person or by other means including, but not 
limited to, telephone calls, letters, e-mail, or third parties.  Keep 
in mind that the basketball player you have sponsored will be much to 
busy making shoe commercials and enjoying his free time thanks to 
your generous donations. Oh yes, contributions are not tax 
deductible.
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Got this from a non-sports mailing list I'm on. Hope you enjoyed it.

George