The Aerie Foundation co-sponsored the SportsPower International Bermuda Pro Challenge '05, a basketball event held during July 22 - 25, 2005 in collaboration with the Bermuda Basketball Association

SportsPower International www.sportspower.org is a non-profit organization whose theme is "Making a Difference in the World's Youth through Professional Athletes"

The primary objective of SportsPower Bermuda Pro Challenge 2005 was to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to young people in Bermuda to meet some of the world's renowned past and current pro basketball athletes. These athletes join SportsPower to make a significant and positive impact by inspirational talks and encouraging young people to make appropriate life choices.

A game between SportsPower International team comprising of NBA players and the Bermuda National team was just one of the many activities.