High School QB Challenge

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CFL Hall of Famer DAMON ALLEN teams up with the “ Athletes
Against Bullying Alliance”, " Stop Concussions", and the VPD’s critically
acclaimed “ Odd Squad” to create an Unforgettable day of top-level
Athletic Competition and surprisingly unique Inspiration

Vancouver BC - CFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Damon Allen, has created a truly star
studded line up of presenters, guests and coaches for the launch of BC's very first Damon
Allen High School Quarterback Challenge. (HSQBC). HSQBC, gives young athletes a
chance to measure their skills amongst their peers by gathering all high school
quarterbacks in BC together to strut their stuff. The event will also include drum lines,
cheer leading demo's, mascots, high level warm ups, and a list of star mentors that is
growing daily including former and present B.C. Lions, prominent British Columbia
Olympic medal winners and many more. The event takes place on Friday May10th 2013
at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The HSQBC has experienced exponential growth and is excited to be relocating to the
Richmond Oval, to accommodate the influx of participants. The event now encompasses
not only an Anti Bullying movement headed by founder John Tokar, but also features “
Stop Concussion’s” Paul Rosen - Gold Medal Paralympics Athlete, and lastly a showcase
by the VPD’s “ Odd Squad”- an anti drug and anti gang organization lead by VPD
Detective Brendon Steele and former Hell’s Angel Joe Calendino, all of whom add to the
excitement of the Challenge as “Celebrity Referees.” The recent partnerships with both "
The Odd Squad" and " Stop Concussions", is directly following the over whelming
success of The "Dinner with Champions"- an HSQBC pre event.

The dinner held on February 23, brought the BC Athletic Community together, with
guests such as Olympic Gold Medalist Ashleigh McIvor, former BC Lion Will Loftis,
BC, Olympic bronze medalist Christine Girard and more. Life long bonds and solid
partnerships were formed between Damon Allen and the Athletes Against Bullying
Alliance (AAB). The AAB is an alliance of athletes aiming to prevent and ultimately
eliminate faceless bullying using high profile athletes to educate youth about a united
zero tolerance stance.

Three amazing grass roots movements all gathered together at one colorful event. Damon
has proved that his- Damon Allen High School Quarterback Challenge, is not only an
integrated activity that will test the bodies and minds of high school quarterbacks, as well
as affording them a chance at college and University scholarships, but will also inspire
the journey of all those that attend this all encompassing sporting event.
For more information on the HSQBC and how to participate please email:
bcteamhsqbc@damonallen.ca - Media contact Connie deBoer 604-696-6296