CBA 1998 Olympia Geoducks

Life can be so unfair. Its easy to joke about it, but I truly believe that, in the midst of this NBA player's strike against the team owners, now is the time for us to show the world just how much we care. It's just not right. Hundreds of basketball players in the most affluent country in the world are living at or just below the seven-figure salary line. And as if that weren't bad enough, now they will be deprived of pay for several weeks - possibly a whole year! But now you can help, my friends. For about two thousand dollars a day - that's less than the cost of a large screen projection TV - you can help keep a basketball player economically viable during his time of need. Two thousand dollars a day may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to a basketball player it could mean the difference between a golfing vacation or a Mediterranean cruise. For you, two thousand dollars is nothing more than three months rent. But to a basketball player, two thousand dollars a day will almost replace his salary. Your commitment of two thousand dollars a day will enable a player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in that year-old Lexus for a new Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio. "HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING?" Each month, you will receive a complete financial report on the player you sponsor. Detailed information about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real estate and other investment holdings will be mailed to your home. You'll also get information on how he plans to invest the $5 million lump sum he will receive upon retirement. "HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?" Your basketball player will be told that he has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just wants to help in a time of need. Although the player won't know your name, he will be able to make collect calls to your home via a special operator, just in case additional funds are needed for unexpected expenses. Want to lend a helping hand? Simply fill out the form below. ----------------------------------------------------------------- YES, I want to help! I would like to sponsor a striking NBA basketball player. My preference is checked below: [ ] Starter [ ] Reserve [ ] Star* [ ] Superstar* [ ] Entire team** [ ] I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one for me. * Higher cost ** Cheerleaders not included Please charge the account listed below $2,054.79 per day for reserve or starter for the duration of the strike. Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored, along with a team logo and my very own NBA Players Association badge to wear proudly on my lapel. [ ] Master Card [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Discover Card [ ] Diner's Club Your Name: __________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________ Account Number: ______________________ Exp. Date: __________ Signature: __________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mail or e-mail the completed form to NBA Players Association, or call 1-888-TOOMUCH now to enroll by phone (Children under 18 must have parent's approval) Note: Sponsors are not permitted to contact the player they have sponsored, either in person or by other means including, but not limited to, telephone calls, letters, e-mail, or third parties. Keep in mind that, thanks to your generous donations, the basketball player you have sponsored will be much too busy enjoying his free time. Contributions are not tax deductible.