2.  From Major League Baseball games, to The
Tonight Show, to presidential inaugural
parades, Chicago's internationally-known Jesse
White Tumbling Team performs over 1,500 times
a year at a variety of venues. Founded in 1959
by Illinois athlete, politician and coach Jesse
White, the eponymous Tumblers are guided by
a committed board of directors with a
common vision: to continue the organization's
longtime legacy of enriching the lives of its
team members through physical, intellectual,
and cultural opportunities.

3.  The Jesse White Tumbling Team originated as a
juvenile delinquency prevention program, and has
experienced significant growth over the years. Over
13,500 participants, from the Chicago area and
beyond, have benefited from the program which
teaches acrobatic skills and enforces valuable life
lessons. All members are required to stay in school, to
maintain decent grades, and to eschew the
temptations of drugs and gangs. Thanks to the
dedicated leadership of Mr. White and his
committed team of directors, including Perry
Mandera, the Jesse White Tumblers will continue to
educate and entertain audience members across
the country and around the world.