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Reggie Bush & friends to put on camp for 2,000 kids
The Associated Press
Article Launched: 03/23/2007 04:17:19 PM PDT


SAN DIEGO- Reggie Bush didn't have any trouble putting together an all-star list of players to help him put on his Camp 619 for 2,000 kids at Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday.
Among the nearly three dozen current and former players who will help Bush are Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, New Orleans Saints teammate Drew Brees, former USC teammate Matt Leinart—now the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback—and former Chargers linebacker Junior Seau.

"We just asked them," Bush said Friday. "The support from these athletes makes me feel good, and the fact that I'm able to bring it back home to San Diego is even better."

The name of the camp comes from Bush's days at Southern California, when the running back would write 619—San Diego's area code—on his eye black patches. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2005.

Bush said the camp is his way of giving back to the community.

"Hopefully it'll be a blast," he said. "I'm looking forward to giving these kids a great camp and a great experience, something they'll always remember."

Bush also presented $10,000 scholarships to two students at his alma mater, Helix High, on Friday.

Camp 619 is a partnership between the San Diego Hall of Champions and Athletes Helping Kids.