Junior Achievement Tailgate Party with William Henderson

Legendary Packers? fullback William Henderson will join Packer fans for a fun-filled day at the 4th Annual JA Tailgate Party at Action City, on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Henderson, a Pro Bowl fullback in 2004, helped Green Bay win Super Bowl XXXI and was a standout blocker during his 12-year Packer career from 1995-2006. The event is sponsored by Kristo Orthodontics in Eau Claire. ?We are very excited to have William Henderson join us for our tailgate party to raise money for JA of Wisconsin,? said Kristo Orthodontics owner, Dr. Steve Kristo. Henderson will be available for autographs and photos to help Junior Achievement raise money. Fans may bring their own memorabilia or purchase Packer gear at the event. With a $5 donation to JA, attendees have the chance to race Henderson in a go-kart challenge, or throw a football with the former Packer player. "This is the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with a Packer great. How often do you have a chance to throw a football with a former NFL star or race him on the go-cart track?" said Kristo. Action City will be grilling burgers and brats in the pavilion; 25% of the picnic sales will be donated to JA. Autographs with Henderson are $20 each, with all profits benefiting JA. ?Action City is thrilled to host this event,? said Action City Marketing Director Karen Kraus. ?JA is just one of the wonderful local organizations we?re excited to partner with in any way we can.? For more information, contact the Junior Achievement office at (715) 835-5566 Ext. 27, email seffinger@jawis.org, or log onto http://eauclaire.ja.org and click on special events. The event is an annual fundraiser to support Junior Achievement?s efforts to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by teaching them entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.