Two Connecticut Prep Stars Receive Nomination To Play In 2017 McDonald's All American Games

(GLASTONBURY, CT) January 10, 2017 –McDonald’s is pleased to announce the 720 high school seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2017 McDonald’s All American Games. This year’s list includes players from 45 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee. Two players hail from Connecticut – with one male and one female player. The local players nominated for the 2017 Games include:

2017 Nominated Connecticut Male Player

• Tremont Waters (Notre Dame High School), West Haven, CT

2017 Nominated Connecticut Female Player

• Casey Carangelo (Thomaston High School), Thomaston, CT

A complete list of 2017 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at www.mcdaag.com McDonald’s will name the final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2017 Games during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU, airing Sunday, January 15 at 9:30 p.m. CT.

“Connecticut has a history of exceptional basketball talent and we are delighted to have two local players nominated for the 2017 McDonald's All American Games,” said Scott Taylor, local McDonald’s owner/operator and president of the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association. “These student-athletes showcase dedication and commitment both on and off the court by contributing not only to the game, but to their school and community.”

The 40th Annual Boys Game will tip-off on Wednesday, March 29 from Chicago’s United Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. The 16th Annual Girls Game will precede the Boys Game and will broadcast live on ESPNU.

Since their inception, the Games have benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). At RMHC, programs like the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room provide comfort and compassion to families with sick children so they are fully supported and able to be a part of their children’s care.

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The Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association is comprised of local McDonald’s restaurant owners who are community and industry leaders. They have a long-standing commitment to supporting educational initiatives and organizations in the communities they serve, including providing resources to promote balanced, active lifestyles to kids and nutritional information for families. For more information, follow us on Instagram or Twitter @McD_CTWMA.

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About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through its global network of over 290 Chapters in more than 63 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides compassionate care and resources to children and families being served by leading hospitals worldwide. RMHC programs provide access to quality health care and enable family-centered care ensuring families are fully supported and actively involved in their child’s care. For more information, visit rmhc.org.

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