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Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam a Slam Dunk Winner

Annual event held at Campbell Middle School helps provide opportunities for disabled youth to stay active and learn skills needed to succeed in school and life.

Dream Makers Youth Foundation and Energy Fitness teamed up to host the 7th Annual Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam event at on Saturday night.

This annual fundraiser event was open to the public, and is typically used to stress the importance of  healthy lifestyles by using sports for developing and disabled children.

Celebrity participants in Saturday's night game included Gavin Cloy (paralympian), Alasia Ballard (America's Next Top Model, Cycle 14), Jasha Balcom (former Chicago Cubs player) and El Jefe (WGST morning show personality).

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Funds raised from the charity event will aid the Smyrna-based Dream Makers Youth Foundation in providing multiple opportunities for disabled youth to stay active and learn skills needed to succeed in school and life.  

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