Press Release 2015
10th Annual Rob Pursley Basketball Tournament December 12 and 13, 2015
Nearly ten years ago, on January 14, 2006, Rob Pursley, a son, brother, and wonderful friend to many, was
tragically killed in a suburb of Cincinnati. Rob was a graduate of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio
where he lettered in basketball. Following high school, Rob played basketball at Bellarmine College for two
years before returning home to earn his business degree from the University of Cincinnati. Rob was an
accomplished financial advisor with nearly ten years of experience in helping others plan for their financial
futures.
Rob was a very passionate person who leveraged his great determination to overcome all obstacles that stood
in his way. Although he had many exceptional qualities, his greatest quality was his ability to make and stay
friends with people from all walks of life. Rob was truly a friend to everyone and a stranger to no one. He
touched many lives during his 28 years and his family is so proud that Rob’s friends are from a variety of
backgrounds.
To honor Rob’s memory and competitive spirit, an annual basketball tournament for charity has been created.
The 2015 tournament will take place on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at the Blue Ash
Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242. Games will be held between 12 and 4 p.m. on
both days.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Sycamore Alumni and Friends Association. Scholarships will be
awarded to Sycamore High School graduates who, while not receiving college athletic scholarships, are
hopeful to walk-on to their college teams. Qualified individuals will have needed to demonstrate the love of
their sport and played with the passion and dedication demonstrated by Rob. Scholarships will be awarded on
January 29, 2016 at the Sycamore High School during the varsity basketball game.
The tournament has benefited twenty-one student athletes, the non-profit organization Parents of Murdered
Children as well as Crime Stoppers.
Donations (all tax-deductible) are much appreciated and can be sent to Dan Pursley at 1298 Meadow Vista
Drive, Maineville, OH 45039. Checks can be made payable to the “Sycamore Alumni and Friends Association”
or “S.A.F.A.”
The Pursley Family deeply appreciates and thanks everyone for their continued love and support over these
past ten years. Be sure to hug and tell your family how much you love them every day as you never know what
tomorrow will bring.
To read more of Rob’s personal and touching story, please visit http://pomc.com/mw_stories/rob_pursley.html.