Details for 2010 McDonald's All-American games in Columbus released

COLUMBUS, OHIO – November 10, 2009 – Tickets for the 2010 McDonald’s All AmericanŽ High School Basketball Games and 2010 POWERADEŽ Jam Fest went on sale to the public today at 10 a.m. The events, which will be held at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, will feature the top 24 boys and 24 girls high school basketball players in the country.

Tickets for both the POWERADE Jam Fest (March 29, 2010, 6:30 p.m. ET) and the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games (March 31, 2010, 5:30 p.m. ET – Girls, 8:00 p.m. ET - Boys) can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Value City Arena Box Office. Ticket prices range from $8 - $13 for the POWERADE Jam Fest and $7 - $55 for the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games.

Proceeds from the events will directly benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC). The RMHC provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children staying and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

In addition to purchasing event tickets, consumers can also support RMHC by visiting their favorite central Ohio McDonald’s restaurant. From January to March 2010, a special run of collector’s cups featuring McDonald’s All American alumni Mike Conley, Greg Oden, Jessica Davenport, Alonzo Mourning and LeBron James will be available for purchase with a portion of proceeds donated to RMHC from local McDonald’s owner/operators.

More than 900 high school athletes have been named to the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Team in the last 33 years. From that alumni class, more than 90 percent have played college basketball for Division I programs and more than 150 currently compete in the NBA/WNBA, meaning Ohio will get an opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow up close and personal.

More event details can be found at McDonaldsAllAmerican.com or by visiting the Value City Arena box office.