JAY — The Jake Lord Play It Safe Foundation will host its third annual basketball alumni game Nov. 28 at Spruce Mountain High School Gymnasium on Community Drive.
Jenna Lord, formerly of Jay and now of New York, set up the foundation to help athletes, after her brother, Jake Lord, 18, of Jay, died by suicide on Nov. 15, 2011.
Alumni basketball players from the community will challenge the boys and girls basketball teams from Spruce Mountain High School.
The game schedule is:
Game No. 1: Spruce Mountain Boys Varsity vs. Spruce Mountain Boys Alumni, 5 p.m.
Game No. 2: Spruce Mountain Girls Varsity vs. Spruce Mountain Girls Alumni, 6:30 p.m.
Game No. 3: Jay High School alumni vs. Livermore Falls High School alumni, 8 p.m.
Foundation representatives are asking community members, local businesses and corporations to help sponsor the games.
Sponsorship levels include: Bronze, $25; Silver, $50; Gold, $100; All-Star, $500; and Champion, $1,000. All sponsors will be recognized at the event for their contributions. Donations for raffle items will also be accepted.
“The first two alumni games have been a huge success, and we are hopeful for another great turnout this year,” Jenna Lord, said.
Donations may be made on the Facebook page through PayPal. Checks may be made out to The Jake Lord Play It Safe Foundation and mailed to 647 Franklin Road, Jay, ME 04239. Donations may also be made over the phone by calling Jenna Lord at 207-931-9606. The foundation may be contacted through email at playitsafefoundation@gmail.com.
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