50 Detroit Area Prep Football Athletes To Be Honored For Earning Full Ride Athletic Scholarships To Major Universities Throughout The Country.

Online, January 22, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Business and city leaders join the lifting As We Climb Foundation, DTE Energy, Forgotten Harvest and the Braylon Edwards Foundation at the "Celebration of Success" event to honor prep football athletes for their hard work and dedication to success both on and off the field. Honorees include 12 blue chip athletes. The Signing Day Event will take place on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 inside the Town Square Atrium at DTE Energy Headquarters in Detroit from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Curtis Blackwell, LAWCF founder is proud to recognize these young men for their hard work and diligence. "With the assistance of Forgotten Harvest, DTE Energy, Adidas and the Braylon Edwards Foundation, along with other key sponsors, we're excited about the opportunity to provide such an excellent showcase of young men who deserve all of the accolades bestowed upon them. " says Curtis Blackwell, LAWCF co-founder.

The Key note speaker for this year's event, New York Jet's Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards represents individuals who are dedicated and committed to the success of of these young men. They are committing their time and knowledge to ensure that as the athletes head to college, they will be armed with the core life skills for success.

Students heading to various Universities across the country including Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois, Notre Dame, Florida and Minnesota. Blue Chippers include Shane Morris, Steve Elmer, David Dawson, Jourdan Lewis, Jon Reschke, Cameron Dillard, Delanno Hill, Khalid Hill, Dennis Finley, Csont'e Yourk, Kenton Gibbs and Luke Maclean.

For more information, please visit the Lifting As We Climb website at www.liftingasweclimb.com or contact Derek Denham at [email protected] or (248) 636-779