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Jet Set Sports Contributing to Olympic Experience for Youth Trip

The premier Olympic hospitality company will supply 300 tickets to GSD, providing the experience of a lifetime for 50 at-risk kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Jet Set Sports' relationship with GSD began earlier this year and the details of the donation were finalized in October 2009.

The world's leading organization for the advocacy of fair play and learning in sport, GSD uses this annual trip to reinforce the values of sport and fair play and to inspire kids to achieve against the odds. The tickets will give the kids access to a variety of events including cross-country skiing and a chance to cheer on the U.S. Men's and Women's hockey teams.

As an official supporter for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Jet Set Sports is responsible for providing its guests an experience that reflects the excellence of the Olympic Games. For decades the company has helped set the standard in Olympic hospitality.

"This will make such a difference for the kids," said Steven Ungerleider, Ph.D., GSD's Executive Board Member. "On behalf of everyone involved in the mentorship program, let me express our deepest gratitude for this very much appreciated generosity."

From their allotment as official sponsors, Jet Set Sports has donated thousands of complimentary event tickets to worthy organizations during every Olympic Games in which they've been involved. In 2008, Jet Set Sports made several donations to the Sichuan earthquake relief efforts, including providing travel accommodations and tickets for 180 children from the Sichuan Province to enjoy a six-day stay at the Games.

"As proud supporters of the Olympic Movement and the ideals that it seeks to advance, we're constantly looking for unique opportunities to involve youngsters in the magnificence of the Olympic Games," said Sead Dizdarevic, chairman and CEO of Jet Set Sports. "GSD, with its focus on sport and fair play, is a perfect fit for us and we're thrilled to play a small role in the success of the mentorship program."

About the Foundation for Global Sports Development

The Foundation for Global Sports Development is a 501(c)3 organization that develops and provides support for programs that promote sportsmanship, education, fair play and ethics among the world's youth. This is based on our understanding that today's young athletes will be tomorrow's playmakers and our belief that the combination of sports and education prepares young men and women to make a higher contribution as successful, responsible global citizens. For more information, visit www.globalsportsdevelopment.org.

About Jet Set Sports

Jet Set Sports and its sister company CoSport are leading providers of Olympic Games hospitality packages and Olympic Games event tickets to corporate clientele and the general public. Since 1984, Jet Set Sports has provided clients with unparalleled hospitality experiences at Olympic Games through its VIP Hospitality Programs and Hospitality Management Services. The company is an official sponsor of the Canadian Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee and various other National Olympic Committees throughout the world. Most recently, the company was an Official Sponsor of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.jetsetsports.com and www.cosport.com.

The Foundation for Global Sports Development
Dr. Steven Ungerleider, +1-541-501-7030
steven.ungerleider@globalsportsdevelopment.org