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My friend's son, Derrick McQuade, was chosen to be one of 40 California
high school boys to attend the All Stars England-California [american
syle] football games in Birmingham, England in March, 1999. He then has
the opportunity to join the ranks of all the high school football
players selected to be USA ALL-STARS. This is truly an honor to be
selected as one of the outstanding football players for the state of
California.

One problem is that the fees involved are not covered by the school (Los
Altos High School), or the event, and responsibility is left entirely on
the boy's family... who is solely supported by a single mom. Derrick
McQuade's a terrific kid, does a good job in school, he stays out of
trouble, and I've know him for years.

The cost to get him over there and participate is $2000, and my friend
doesn't have anywhere *near* that. I told her I would ask for fundraiser
or sponsorship ideas from these newsgroups. I'm not asking for money or
donations from anyone here... just ideas on how to raise money somehow
for this kid to get there for this exciting event.

Does anyone know how to approach a corporation to sponsor such an
endeavor? Any ideas to raise the funds for an individual like this? 

We are ALL EARS and would appreciate any advice. The down payment is due
in a few weeks.

Thanks in advance (TIA TIA TIA),
Karen