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Real Deal Program Information

Don't talk about it, Do it.
Don't wish for it, Go get it.
Work hard. Lead.
Be true to yourself.
Be the Real Deal.

The Real Deal Program brings Antoine Walker's personal mission of becoming the "Real Deal" to the lives of over 1,000 Boston Public School eighth graders each year. Founded in 1998, this three-part program is managed by the Massachusetts Sports Partnership. The Real Deal Program is funded by Antoine's charitable foundation, The 8 Foundation, whose mission is to provide positive life experiences and opportunities for inner-city youth.

ABOUT THE REAL DEAL PROGRAM

Part 1: The Pledge
The Real Deal program begins with eighth grade social studies students signing the Real Deal Pledge. This pledge reflects Antoine's values and encourages students to work hard to achieve their goals.

Part 2: Community Service
Next, Real Deal classes participate in a Community Service Project. Projects range from picking up litter on the playground to volunteering within the community at places like nearby elementary schools, local hospitals and nursing homes.

Part 3: Final Project
After completing their Community Service, each class submits a Final Project. The projects include a class Creative Endeavor illustrating the group's community service experience, and individual Essays describing what they learned from the Real Deal Program.

The Grand Prize
Once the projects are submitted, a panelist of Real Deal judges determines the winner to receive the Grand Prize - a $5,000.00 grant delivered by Antoine himself!

REAL DEAL 2000 PROGRAM FEATURES

March 5, 2000 - Celtics Pride Day
FleetCenter
All Real Deal 2000 Program teachers and students are provided with tickets to join Antoine and the Boston Celtics in showing their "Celtics Pride" during this day of basketball fun at the FleetCenter.

April 12, 2000 - Teacher Appreciation Night
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Antoine honors all participating Real Deal 2000 Program teachers during a special on-court presentation at the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic basketball game.

May (TBD) - Grand Prize Presentation!
Antoine presents a $5,000.00 grant to the winning class at their school.

REAL DEAL 2000 PROGRAM SCHOOLS

Congratulations to the following Real Deal 2000 Program participants:

Cleveland Middle School
Edwards Middle School
Irving Middle School
King Middle School
Lewenberg Middle School
Lewis Middle School
Shaw Middle School
Thompson Middle School
Timilty Middle School
Tobin Middle School

For more information about the Real Deal Program or other 8 Foundation programs, contact realdeal@masports.org.