New England Patriots Adalius Thomas and Boston Sports All-Stars Kick Off the Season With Trivia Challenge for Charity Fans to Team-Up With Athletes at "All-Star Trivia Kick-Off" Benefitting BELL Last update: 10:15 a.m. EDT Aug. 26, 2008 BOSTON, MA, Aug 26, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas and other local sports stars and celebrities will kick off the 2008 football season at the first annual All-Star Trivia Kick-Off challenge at the Cask 'n Flagon on September 4. Attendees will have the chance to compete in a sports trivia challenge with the biggest names in Boston sports while enjoying the NFL Season Opener and raising money for a fantastic cause. On Thursday, September 4, as Washington takes on New York in the season opener, local fans are invited to take on All-Star athletes and celebrities in a Boston sports trivia challenge, with WEEI's Mike Adams of the "Planet Mikey Show" serving as quizmaster. During halftime of the televised football game, teams will compete for great prizes while having a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up-close and personal with Adalius Thomas and other All-Star athletes. The winning trivia team will take home the grand prize of "The Ultimate NASCAR Experience," which includes "Pit Road" passes and VIP hospitality treatment at the Craftsman Truck Series New Hampshire 200 on September 13, and the Sylvania 300 on September 14, at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Attendees will not only have the chance to team-up with local All-Stars, but they will also be raising money for a terrific charity. The All-Star Trivia Kick-Off event will benefit Boston-based BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life). BELL provides summer and afterschool programs to help children living in underserved communities develop their potential to excel academically and socially. Proceeds from the event will be donated to BELL on behalf of Adalius Thomas' S.L.A.S.H. Fund. Individual attendee tickets are $75 each, and team entries, which include four event tickets and one team registration to the trivia contest, are $500. The fun-filled evening will be held at the Cask 'n Flagon located at 62 Brookline Avenue, across the street from historic Fenway Park. The festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. The event, produced by Pro Sports Philanthropy, features media sponsors WEEI-AM 850, The Boston Phoenix and CN8. Other sponsors include Coors Light, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Lighthouse Electronics, Crop Organic Vodka, MonaVie and Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers. For more information, to register a team or to purchase tickets please visit www.triviakickoff.com. About BELL Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 by a group of Black and Latino Harvard Law School students, BELL is one of the nation's leading providers of quality after-school and summer educational programs serving more than 11,000 children nationally. BELL is dedicated to helping children living in low-income, urban communities develop their tremendous potential and achieve success in the classroom. BELL's robust mentoring and tutoring programs improve children's core academic skills, strengthen their self-esteem, and elevate their expectations. BELL currently serves the students in Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, New York City, and Springfield, Mass. For more information, please visit www.bellnational.org. About Adalius Thomas' S.L.A.S.H. FUND Established in 2002, S.L.A.S.H Fund focuses on supporting education in our cities' urban areas. Because so many children do not receive enough support and encouragement in their academic careers, they often need outside help to help them succeed. The fund supports numerous educational and mentoring programs, including BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life), the Boys & Girls Clubs, Johnnycake Elementary (in Baltimore) and Adalius Thomas Football Camp in Mississippi. To learn more, please visit www.adalius96.com. About Pro Sports Philanthropy Pro Sports Philanthropy is a cause-marketing firm that helps athletes develop and implement their vision for community involvement. The company forges partnerships with corporate and non-profit organizations that help support the athletes' goals and drive greater awareness and fundraising for their cause. To learn more about Pro Sports Philanthropy, please visit www.prosportsphilanthropy.com. CONTACT: Collin Earnst 617-933-9011 Email Contact SOURCE: Pro Sports Philanthropy http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=34D17AD53D361CF5 Copyright 2008 Market Wire, All rights reserved.