The D. Bess All Star Jam is another way that Davone Bess is giving back to the community

OT = Oakland Tribune


OT Note: "The celebrity game will pit NFL players against the Oakland Police Department in an effort to raise money for the Oakland Athletic League. The game is presented by the Bess Route Foundation, the charity of former Skyline High football player Davone Bess, now a wide receiver with the Miami Dolphins."


About his fundraiser for the Oakland Athletic League, Davone Bess said:
"We're super excited, it's a good opportunity to do something good. I'm in a position where I can do something to help out. If not for high school sports, I wouldn't be in my position today." (OT)


OT Note: "Those in attendance can get autographs and take pictures with the NFL players, who include Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (Cal, Oakland Tech High)."


About how it was easy for him to get NFL players to participate in his fundraiser, Bess said:
"They're all about making a difference in the kids' lives." (OT)


About choosing the Oakland police as the opponent in order to make a statement to the community, Bess said:
"I picked the Oakland police in particular because in my community, a lot of people look at police as bad people. I wanted to show them that police are good people, they're not just there to arrest you. This is a way of  showing them that police are regular human beings, too." (OT)


About why his charity is looking to improve opportunities for youths to succeed in spots, Bess said:
"With the crime rates the way they are, if you drop sports, all those numbers will grow tremendously." (OT)

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