From left: Chicago Bears players Jason McKie, Dusty Dvoracek, Adrian Peterson and Devin Hester in an upbeat mood at the autograph signing and welcome reception at Riu Montego Bay, on Monday night.
RIU Montego Bay's Monday evening saw some 90 fans of the Chicago Bears escaping the chilly midwest United States to the warmth of RIU Montego Bay. Reason: football clinics with their favourite players while experiencing the vibrant Jamaican culture for eight days.
Looking pretty in pink, Dacia Henry of AICAD Service Professional Limited came to mingle with the stars. - Photos by Janet Silvera
The trip was organised by one of the US's biggest charter operators in collaboration with RIU Resorts. In the words of the resort's director of sales, Angella Bennett, "The Chicago Bears and 90 super-fans will be enjoying Jamaica as local fans get to interact with them during a private welcome party and autograph session. There will also be a football clinic on the beach, question-and-answer session, daily volleyball games and relaxation."
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Devin Hester, wide receiver and return specialist for the Chicago Bears, and his other half, Zingha Walcott.
Dusty Dvoracek, the Bears' defensive tackle, and his wife, Lucy, take time out for Something Extra.
Fullback for the Chicago Bears, Jason McKie, signs a jacket for fan, Veronica Garcia.
Adrian and Angela Peterson caught in a private moment, following the autograph-signing session and reception.
Fourteen-year-old Frank Caputo was on cloud nine when his shirt was signed by Bears running-back, Adrian Peterson.