At 6'7" George Gervin is someone to look up to. His impressive pro basketball resume summons images
of jump shots, double-digit scoring streaks and of course, the finger roll. The Iceman, as he is affectionately known, was named to the 50th Anniversary All-time Team and was inducted into the James Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. If your gaze takes you up to the ceiling of the AT&T Center, you'll see Gervin's number 44 appropriately retired. Again, something to look up to.

Gervin's early life wasn't so lofty. Raised in Detroit by single mother, he was one of six children and was often spending time on the street. Luckily, a fascination with basketball took precedence over inner city challenges. This was his ticket to college, success, and ultimately a place in basketball history.

Remembering his childhood troubles, he also founded the George Gervin Youth Center, Inc., which is a non-profit organization focusing on the development of disadvantaged "at-risk" youth.  The George Gervin Youth Center provides vocational training, remedial education, mentoring, tutoring, job placement and supportive services for over 1,400 of San Antonio's at-risk and disadvantaged youth and their families. Its mission is to provide innovative, comprehensive, culturally sensitive services to positively impact on the lives of troubled youth and their families.
George Gervin is proof any child can achieve a dream with the right motivation and support. He exemplifies the dream The Blue Ribbon Task Force has for all children and we are immensely proud to call him our Honorary Chair… and to look up to him.