You all know I’m a sucker for any athlete who does charity work. So I found this really interesting…Legislation recently signed by the monkey we call President Bush is forcing the National Heritage Foundation (NHF) “to abandon its unusual policy of offering salaries to athletes, players’ family members and others for charity work.” Essentially, the NHF has overseen and established quite a few of our hotties charitable foundations. It really bothers me that any of them would take a salary to perform charity work, I find it misleading and disheartening. But not all Athlebrities with ties to the NHF get “paid” for their work. Those who do, should abandon ship before their reputations and motives are questioned on a much bigger platform. After I do my homework, I’ll post a complete list of hotties that actually don’t get paid for spreading the love. These are just a few of my favorites…

VIVA LAS AGASSI

Andre Agassi is gonna rock Las Vegas like never before. Andre’s 11th Annual Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert for at-risk youth in Las Vegas is happening on Saturday October 7th at the MGM. This fantastic event has raised more than $52 million dollars since its inception, and this years line-up is the best yet. Ellen DeGeneres, John Mayer, Counting Crows, Sarah McLachlan, and Phil Collins (he still around?). Tickets are priced at $90, $70 and $50 and can be purchased at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office, Ticketmonster or on-line at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. How could you not want to support Andre, especially due to his generosity and dedication to helping at risk kids in Vegas? Where else can you go to drool over John Mayer (acoustic set), sing along with the Counting Crows, get misty eyed with Sarah McLachlan, and be part of a bigger cause, all for the under $100 bucks.

VIVA LAS TIGER

Well, actually there is another event that same day. The Tiger Woods Learning Center Block Party is happening at the Grove in Anaheim. Last years inaugural event raised nearly $1 million dollars for the TWLC. (Tiger Woods Learning Center) Let’s help make this years event even better. Musical guests Glenn Fry & Joe Walsh of the Eagles will be rocking out while you enjoy the VIP reception and gourmet dinner. For more info go to www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

D&D NEEDS YOUR HELP
Which begs me to ask you- which event would you prefer Delinda and Debbie to cover? Tigers Block Party or Andres Grand Slam? Please send us emails and let us know which event you’d rather see us probe. We have decided to leave it up to you…

ANDY ROCKS OUT

Mr. Mojo is also busting out with his event. The second annual Andy Roddick Charity Gala is set for November 21st in Austin, Texas. This year, Lionel Richie is going to be the headliner. Andy said, “With his help last year, we surpassed our fundraising expectations. It’s exciting to think about how many children’s organizations will benefit from the concert.” Since 2000, the Andy Roddick Foundation has raised more than $3 million dollars to help various children based organizations. For more info go to www.arfoundation.org.

BOWLING WITH HOTTIES

Hmm…United States Bowling Congress spokespeople will team up with some of basketball’s hottest Athlebrities for a celebrity-bowling tournament as part of Chris Paul’s Winston-Salem Weekend, scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at AMF Lanes in Winston-Salem, N.C. Hotties who are scheduled to roll their balls include Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Carmelt-in-my-mouth Anthony, and Tony Parker. All hotties will have to wear USBC apparel.

Obviously in keeping with today’s ‘theme’ proceeds from the event will benefit the CP3 Foundation, which is raising funds to endow a Wake Forest University scholarship for a deserving Forsyth County (N.C.) student. Get your spectator tickets for $40 by calling (877) BOWL-TIX. Or visit chrispaul3.com for more information on Chris Paul’s Winston-Salem Weekend and its festivities.

BLING YOUR BLUES

The National center for Missing Abused Children is auctioning off several items under their Bling Your Blues campaign. On September 10th, bidding started on a pair of Tony Parker customized J&C Company jeans. The jeans are described as “a dark wash boot cut jean. On the front right leg, there is a large #9 made from circular antique brass studs, the front left thigh is signed in black marker “PARKER #9 GO SPURS.” (Dont even think of outbidding me!) Starting tomorrow, you can bid on a pair by Jose Reyes of the Mets, and on the 20th, let the bidding wars begin when the Johan Santana jeans go up for bidding. I plan on wearing those jeans while I cuddle with the pair signed by Tony Parker. Check it out here.

Speaking of auctions…the Eminem- Nike shoes on Ebay are raking in the cash for the Marshal Mathers Foundation. With five days of bidding left to go, the lowest bid on one pair is about $650 bucks, and the highest bid so far is just over $1,500. I would prefer a size 8 if any of my readers wanna show me some love…

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com