Philadelphia Peace Games 2016

Philadelphia native and new member of the Miami Heat, Wayne Ellington and Connor Sports® will host the first annual Philadelphia Peace Games, aimed to bring at-risk youth and young adults together while emphasizing gun violence prevention and advocacy.

“Gun violence is a global epidemic and it is my hope and intention to develop public education campaigns to help wipe out the threat,” Ellington said. “My father was taken from us due to senseless gun violence. I will do anything I can to prevent other families from suffering through these tragedies, which are all too common. I was really moved at last year’s Peace Games in Chicago and I’m excited to make an impact in my hometown community.”

The basketball tournament will include four teams made up of local at-risk youth and young adults. Along with Ellington, there will be appearances by local and national celebrities in an effort to bring people from different backgrounds together and have an open conversation while exploring the dangers of gun violence.