CELEBRITY ATHLETES CHARITY EVENTS CALENDAR 2009
There are so many worthwhile charity events, but it seems like we never hear about them until after the fact. I’m about to change that. In efforts to keep you all up to date, I have added this new category that will list all upcoming Athlete-Charity-Foundation Events. The calendar will be updated as events are announced, so please check back frequently to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to give something back to the good-guys who entertain us year round. And if there’s an event not listed, hit me up to add it to the calendar. I don’t care if it’s in China or New York, just tip me off so I can give props and together we can help make the world a better place for the beneficiaries of the Athletes’ Foundations & Charities. (Delinda@athlebrities.com)

JANUARY 2009

The Animal Rescue Foundation’s 18th anniversary ‘Stars to the Rescue’ Gala
January 10, 2009
‘Lesher Center for the Arts’
Walnut Creek, California
This fabulous evening of music and entertainment will include performances from Air Supply, Tony Orlando and actor Billy Bob Thornton with his band of Boxmasters.

The 6th Annual Flutie Bowl to Benefit The Doug Flutie, Jr Foundation for Autism
January 12th
6:00PM
LUCKY STRIKE LANES NEAR FENWAY PARK.
Bid on great auction items and enjoy a performance from the FLUTIE BROTHERS BAND. For ticket info CALL 1-866-3- AUTISM OR VISIT WWW.Flutiefoundation.Org

Mia Hamm & Nomar Garciaparra Celebrity Soccer Challenge
WHEN: Saturday, January 17, 2009
WHERE: Home Depot Center – Carson, CA
GAME TIME: 1:00pm
Please join Mia and Nomar for a charity soccer match Benefiting Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Mia Hamm Foundation. SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: Brandi Chastain, Maksim Chmerkovski (Dancing With the Stars), Julie Foudy, Tony Hawk, Ty Pennington, Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh, Members of the U.S. Men’s & Women’s National Soccer Teams, Tickets: $20; Group Tickets: $15 for groups of 15 or more.

50th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Hosted by Arnold Palmer
Jan. 19-25, 2009
La Quinta, CA.
Bo Jackson, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman and 2008 American League Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria, Huey Lewis, Michael Bolton, Alice Cooper, Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles), Josh Kelley, Clay Walker, Kurt Russell, Chris O’Donnell, Thomas Gibson, Oliver Hudson and Jeffrey Donovan, Kevin Nealon, John O’Hurley, Yogi Berra, Tom Dreesen, Dan Fouts, Keith Jackson, Joe Kernen, Derek Anderson, Sterling Sharpe, and former Vice President Dan Quayle. More info here.

Alonzo Mourning’s “KING PIN” Classic
Benefits the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program of Alonzo Mourning Charities.
DATE: January 22, 2008
TIME: 6:30-10:30 PM
LOCATION: Lucky Strike Lanes, Miami Beach

Sugar Ray Leonard to Host ‘OKC Charity Fight Night’
January 22, 2009
Oklahoma City
All proceeds from OKC Charity Fight Night benefit the Oklahoma City Police Athletic League, or PAL, for short. PAL is dedicated to reducing crime by providing safe, healthy alternatives for children from high risk neighborhoods and offers several athletic and educational programs for thousands of Oklahoma City children each year.

January 29, 2009
Tampa, Florida
The Par and Poker Celebrity Challenge for Charity
Event brings together professional athletes and stars from the world of entertainment to compete in an 18-hole golf tournament at TPC Tampa Bay followed by a No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournament at Tampa Bay Downs in the Silks Poker Room. Confirmed celebrities include Ozzie Smith, Clyde Drexler, Joe Carter, Lawrence Taylor, Ed Moses and Alfonso Ribeiro. Unlike most other Super Bowl events, Par and Poker is free to attend and open to the general public. For more information visit www.parandpoker.com or the Joyner-Walker Foundation.

BABES ON THE BULL
Saddle Ranch Chop House
Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open to the general public!! L.A.’s hottest girls ride Saddle Ranch’s infamous mechanical bull for charity. Enjoy a fun afternoon of food and drinks, live entertainment, bid on sports and musical auction items, and mingle with celebrities…benefits P.L.A.Y (Providing Laughter and Amusement for Youth) P.L.A.Y. is a non-profit organization founded on the basic principle that every child deserves a smile every day. P.L.A.Y. strives to accomplish the simple goal of bringing instant smiles to the faces of children whose current life circumstances may otherwise give them little to smile about. Ages 18 & up, Mature Audience Only Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event. More INFO here.

Gridiron Celebrity Hoops XI
January 31, 2009
Tampa, Florida
The first and only charity basketball game officially sanctioned by the NFL. NFL legends, celebrities and tons of professional athletes. SuperBowl weekend…All the info at Football Hoops.

FEBRUARY

RYAN SHECKLER
Friday Night Fight Night
February 6th, 2009, 7:00pm
The Grove at Anaheim
Hosted by Ryan Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation on the eve of Anaheim III Supercross, a fun-filled night of entertainment featuring a multi disciplined fight night. Proceeds from this event will benefit Road 2 Recovery and TACA; Talk about Curing Autism. SCHEDULED TO FIGHT: Kit Cope (4 time Muay Thai Champion); Danny Abbadi (The Ultimate Fighter); Andy Wang (The Ultimate Fighter); Craig Wilkerson (The OC submission expert); & Jason Ellis (Professional skateboarder and Sirius radio host will be making this professional MMA debut) More to be announced…*fight card subject to change. Plus Special Musical Guest: LIL’ JON.

The Blues Brothers Formal Classic Revue
Date: February 7, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM
Where: The Tabernacle, Atlanta, Georgia
The Blues Brothers Band features original member Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues and Jim Belushi as Zee Blues. (Belushi’s late older brother John, was Jake Blues). During the show, there will be a silent auction, or fans can bid by visiting the auction on-line to score such items as a five-day Caribbean getaway, tickets to Season 8 of Fox’s “American Idol,” tickets to “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” an autographed R.E.M. guitar, an autographed Dan Marino jersey and autographed official Blues Brothers memorabilia. Proceeds from the show/auction will go to Hillels of Georgia, a multi-campus culture and lifestyle student organization. Tickets are $55-$75. Special VIP tickets are $180-$1,000, which includes VIP seating, green room access and Blues Brothers merchandise. Call 404-727-2089 or visit www.bluesbrothersatl.com.

STEVE NASH
February 13, 2009
Scottsdale, Arizona
Steve Nash Foundation Event

The Rocket’s 13th annual Tux & Tennies Charity Gala
February 18, 2009
Hosted by Leslie Alexander, the annual Tux & Tennies Charity Gala is held on the Rockets court at Toyota Center and is attended by more than four hundred guests who get to wear their favorite sneakers while all dressed up in formal attire. Rockets players and coaches spend time with the guests as they bid on exclusive and rare autographed memorabilia in the silent auction. Since 1996, the Clutch City Foundation Tux & Tennies Charity Gala has raised nearly $3.75 million on behalf of charity.

NBA CARES & COOKS
February 14, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
NBA Cares & Cooks is a strolling food and wine evening that appeals to both foodies and NBA fans. The event will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, Waste Not, Feed the Children and Share our Strength.
Event Overview: Guests will stroll through food stations hosted by Valley restaurants, enjoy dishes prepared by area “All- Star” chefs and meet NBA legends at each stop. A silent auction of NBA and selected sports memorabilia and a jewelry raffle will raise additional funds for charity. The evening will also feature a live performance from a musical guest. Private VIP event during NBA ALL- Star weekend; Strolling food and wine event Saturday February 14, Phoenix Convention Center; NBA legends and Hall of Fame players for autographs, photos and talking Hoops; Enjoy flavors of the Valley with local All-Star Chefs; Exciting Silent Auction with great sports memorabilia and jewelry raffle. Help Slam Dunk Hunger in an All-Star way! LIMITED Tickets available by calling 480-451-0685

All-In To Win Poker
February 26
Rio All Suites
Las Vegas
To benefit Paralyzed Veteran of America. Committee chairs: Ben Affleck, Andy Bloch, Richard & Kyle Petty, Motel Williams and others. Celebrities to be confirmed at a later date include NASCAR Drivers, pit crew, celebrities and veterans. For more info please email: mmagwire@hayespr.com

The Tenth Annual Charity Classic Golf Event
HANNAH’S BUDDIES
February 27 &28 in Orlando, Florida
This event serves as a fundraiser for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research. Widespread Panic’s John Bell and journeyman Bobby Lee Rodgers will be performing at the post gold celebration with other musicians such as Ike Stubblefield, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Outformation, Mike Nichol and Sam Holt. The post golf celebration will be held at the Hyatt Grand Cypress in Orlando.

MARCH

Meet Adonal Foyle at the Celtics/Magic NBA game
March 8, 1:00 pm
Boston, MA
Purchase a ticket to the almost sold-out Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics NBA game through Kerosene Lamp Foundation (KLF) and receive exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with Adonal Foyle, KLF Founder and Orlando Magic Center, after the game. Tickets are located in the upper level and a portion of the price will support KLF’s charitable work. Attendees will also receive free t-shirts. Check the KLF website for more info-as they are trying to secure a Celtics player to join the post-game chat!

Charity Poker Tournament
Hosted By Jennifer Harman
Benefiting The National Kidney Foundation
When: Wednesday, 11 March ‘09
Where: The Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada
Time: Red carpet walk at 11 a.m., Poker starts at Noon
Join Jennifer Harman, Howard Lederer, Andy Bloch, Lee Watkinson, Roy Winston, Lee Markholt, professional poker players, and celebrities (to be announced) in at the Grand Sierra Resort. Emceed by celebrity tournament Matt Savage.

Meet Adonal Foyle at the Wizards/Magic NBA game
March 13, 7 PM
Washington, DC
Purchase an Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards NBA game ticket through Kerosene Lamp Foundation (KLF) and receive exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with Adonal Foyle, KLF Founder and Orlando Magic Center, after the game. Tickets are located in the lower level in the “End Zone” or the upper level and are discounted off the face value. A portion of the ticket price will support KLF’s charitable work.

World Water Day Benefit featuring Timmy Curran
March 22, 2009, 4:00 PM
The Belly Up
143 S. Cedros Ave.
Solana Beach, CA, 92075
At the age of 18, Timmy placed 10th on the Surfer Poll for people’s choice of “Most Favorite Surfer” in the world, the only person to place in the top 10 that wasn’t on the world tour at the time. Each year, Timmy hosts his annual, Grombie Cromie, a surf event to benefit the future of surfing.

1st Annual Fairways Fore Kids
March 22, 2009
2000 Visalia Row
Coronado, CA, 92118
Hosted by Earl Campbell (NFL Hall of Fame RB), Tyler Campbell (San Diego St. RB), and Josh Ulibarri (San Diego St. RB). Their goal is to build a new field and playground area, as well as implement a physical education program for the at-risk children at Encanto Elementary. Info: (760) 801-1500

All-In To Win Poker
March 25
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
To benefit Paralyzed Veteran of America. Committee chairs: Ben Affleck, Andy Bloch, Richard & Kyle Petty, Motel Williams and others. Celebrities to be confirmed at a later date include NASCAR Drivers, pit crew, celebrities and veterans. For more info please email: mmagwire@hayespr.com

CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT
March 28, 2009; With Bon Jovi.
Recognized as one of the nation’s elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of our featured guest, Muhammad Ali. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country participate in a night filled with incredible Live Auction items and live musical performances by many of today’s brightest stars.
This power-packed night of excitement not only leaves our audience with unforgettable memories each year, but more importantly, provides significant dollars for charities that help many people in need. Throughout Celebrity Fight Night’s twelve year history over $45 million has been raised with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. Numerous other charities have benefited and countless lives have been changed thanks to the tremendous generosity of our supporters.

APRIL

Howard and Suzie Lederer Charity Poker
WHEN: April 1st, 2009
TIME: 3 PM
WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Poker Lounge
BUY-IN: $200 + $30 No-Limit Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament. All proceeds benefit the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

10th Annual O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic
April 3, 7:00 PM
2600 Palm-Aire Dr. North
Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
This annual spring tournament, with participation from both local and national businesses, celebrities and golf enthusiasts, sells out yearly with 144 golfers who have enthusiastically classified the weekend as a “can’t miss experience.” The two-day event kicks off with a VIP Reception on Friday, April 3rd from 6:00-10:00 p.m., which includes a four-hour premium open bar, appetizers and both live and silent auctions. Sponsors, guests, and celebrities will have the opportunity to mingle and network in a casual and fun atmosphere. The golf tournament will be held on Saturday, April 4th at Palm-Aire Country Club - Oaks Course in Pompano Beach, Florida

Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament Benefiting the Nevada SPCA
When: Friday, 17 April
Time: Red Carpet 4 P.M.
Where: The Venetian (Las Vegas) Poker Room
Included in the schedule of events are a red carpet walk (with celebrities and animal companions), silent auction, media party, a raffle, and video presentation. All proceeds benefit the Nevada SPCA.
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7th Annual LaDainian Tomlinson Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament
Friday, April 17, 2009
17750 Old Coach Road
Poway, CA, 92064

Matt Leinart 2009 Celebrity Golf Classic
April 17-18
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Cardinals Quarterback and Former Heisman Trophy Winner Matt Leinart is hosting his 1st Annual Celebrity Golf Classic in Phoenix, AZ benefiting the Matt Leinart Foundation. The weekend will commence on Friday night April 17th, 2009 with an exclusive pairings party at a Phoenix venue, followed by golf on Saturday morning April 18th, 2009 at the beautiful award-winning Raven at South Mountain. The weekend will feature raffles, live and silent auction contests where all proceeds benefit the Matt Leinart Foundation and our charity partner for the tournament, Banner Children’s Hospital.

San Diego Celebrity Classic
April 22-26, 2009
Morgan Run Resort & Club
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
The San Diego Celebrity Classic features many of the world’s best and most recognized celebrity golfers. Whether you are a sports fan or television buff, sponsors and guests can enjoy the fan friendly environment and interact with their favorite celebrities. The tournament is a turn-key event that provides substantial funds and goodwill to charities. The objective is to maximize charitable donations for the tournament’s beneficiary, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, while providing an unforgettable experience for participants and attendees. The event also includes a kid’s clinic and a military appreciation day. Past celebrities and alumni to participate include: Stan Humphries, Johnny Bench, Marshall Faulk, Dan Quayle, Ozzie Smith, Smokey Robinson, Judd Nelson, Doug Flutie, Bode Miller, Kevin Sorbo, John O’ Hurley, Lenny Dykstra, AJ Feeley, Grant Fuhr, Alan Thicke, Bret Saberhagen, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Marcus Allen, Mario Lemieux, Ray Romano, Emmitt Smith, Drew Brees, Sterling Sharpe, Ivan Lendl, Goose Gossage, George Gervin, Phil Nevin, Jack Wagner, Wally Joyner, Adam Baldwin, Junior Seau, Nate Kaeding, Kenny Lofton and many, many others. Confirmed celebrities to be announced soon. TAKE NOTE: The event is only $10 to attend. You can get free admission from various sources by following the links on the website www.celebritygolfclassic.com and military with ID get in free.

An Evening Of Electric Youth: A Benefit To Support Arts Education For Young People
Tuesday April 28, 2009
Café La Boheme, West Hollywood
7:00 PM
Hollywood’s hottest celebrities will be joining host Deborah Gibson for a benefit event for the Gibson Girl Foundation. The evening will include silent & live auctions and dinner. The auctions will include rare items from The Fray, the Jonas Brothers, New Kids on the Block, Pierce Bronson, Donny and Marie, Paris Hilton and more of your favorite celebrities as well as fabulous travel packages, tickets and backstage passes to top Vegas shows, an intimate musical evening with Deborah Gibson, and more. Gibson Girl Foundation awards scholarships to young performers. In 2008 alone, Gibson Girl Foundation provided more than $75,000 in scholarships to kids in need allowing them to attend the Los Angeles Summer Camp of “Deborah Gibson’s Electric Youth” as well as songwriting intensives, recording boot camps, and the New York City Winter Camp of “Deborah Gibson’s Electric Youth.”
Expected celebrities to attend include: Deborah Gibson, Jeremy Piven, Shannon Elizabeth, Lorenzo Lamas, Jonathan Knight, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Rosenbaum, Nolan Funk, Samantha Droke, John Lloyd Young, Dick Van Patten, Jimmy Van Patten, Greg Fellows, Gabrielle Union, Eden Espinosa, Dave Coulier, Zoe Myers, Scott Bakula, Sharon Case, The Clique Girls, Brando Eaton, Lisa FOXX, Savvy & Mandy (Radio Disney), and more.
General Admission Tickets are available for $25 (Includes performance); Premiere Tickets $100 (Includes dinner and performance with main floor seating); and VIP Tickets $250 (Includes VIP preferred seating, VIP menu selection, performance, private post-performance meet-and-greet with Celebrities and Electric Youth Performers, a photo with Deborah Gibson, a VIP Gift Bag, and cocktails). Tickets available at:www.DeborahGibsonsElectricYouth.com.

Kentucky Derby Poker Championship
Horseshoe Casino Southern Indiana
Thursday, April 30th, at noon.
Hosted by poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Jr., Robert Williamson III, and ER’s Mehki Pfeiffer, the winner of the $550 charity poker tournament will take home a cash prize and two tickets to the Kentucky Derby. In addition to the tournament, Hellmuth, Williamson, Pfeiffer, Layne Flack, and Beth Shak will host All-Star cash games with buy-ins ranging from $200 - $1,000. For more info visit www.kentuckyderbypokerchampionship.org. Proceeds from the event and a portion of the total buy-in will go to the Health and Climate Foundation, focused on eradicating epidemics of climate sensitive diseases around the world; the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre, focused on reducing the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on vulnerable people; and The Robby Albarado Foundation, established to assist the homeless and less fortunate individuals in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

MAY

10th Annual Road 2 Recovery Foundation (R2R) Charity Golf Classic
May 1
Desert Pines Golf Club, Las Vegas.
The Monster Energy Drink R2R Golf Classic: Confirmed celebrities include motocross champions James Stewart, Chad Reed, TJ Lavin, Josh Grant, Ryan Sheckler, Jeff Emig, Grant Langston, Jimmy Button, Davi Millsaps, Carey Hart, Bob Moore, Denny Stephenson, Nathan Ramsey, Trey Canard, Ryan Sipes, and Coy Gibbs.

Jason Alexander’s Charity Poker Event for Domestic Violence Victims
May 9
2:00PM
Hollywood Park Casino
Los Angeles, CA
You are invited to join Jason Alexander, Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi, Leyna Nguyen, Greg Raymer, Jamie Gold, and Chip Jett and a ton of Hollywood celebrities for a fun-filled day of poker, laughter, food and celebration - and victory over domestic violence. All proceeds from this tournament will go towards benefiting 1736 Family Crisis Center, Los Angeles’ largest domestic violence agency for the last 36 years.

MAY 25

STING WILL BE AT THIS ONE! More Info HERE.

20th Annual James Reynolds’ “Days Of Our Lives” Celebrity Basketball Game
May 29th
Pasadena, CA
The James Reynolds’ 20th Annual “Days of our Lives” Celebrity Basketball Game to benefit the South Pasadena High School Boys Basketball Program and the Fremont Centre Theatre will be held Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Joining Reynolds on the court will be “Days of our Lives” stars Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip), Eric Matsoff (Brady), Arianne Zuker-Lowder (Nicole), Kyle Lowder (Brady), Terrell Ramson, Jr. (Theo), Shawn Christian (Dr. Daniel Jonas), Rachel Melvin (Chelsea) and many others.
The event will take place at South Pasadena High School’s Main Gym located at 1401 Diamond Avenue in South Pasadena, one block behind the school. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and there will be a raffle as well as a silent auction. General Admission tickets are $15. VIP tickets are $125- which includes backstage access at the game, a team jersey, a photo with the teams, a gift basket and priority seating. Tickets can be ordered by visiting: www.FremontCentreTheatre.com; or by calling (323) 960-5056.

California Celebrities FORE! ARF
May 28, 2009
801 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
ARF’s California Celebrities FORE! ARF will surely hit a home when golfers tee off at fabulous Contra Costa Country Club in Pleasant Hill, California. Tony La Russa and his celebrity friends will surely shine on course on Thursday, May 28, 2009. The tournament is rounded out with a continental breakfast, lunch, on-course games, wine and margarita or rum holes, raffles, a post-event dinner and awards ceremony, and a silent auction featuring loads of exciting golf, dining, spa, hotel, winery and sports memorabilia packages.

Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour
May 28-30
Reno, Neveda
Now is your chance to rub shoulders with more than 40 of the greatest sports legends during Legends of the Game Celebrity Tour in Reno, Nev., Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. The tour includes three days of gaming, golf, poker, fundraising, and several exciting parties. Some of the sport legends scheduled to attend include Gale Sayers, Vida Blue, George Gervin, Ken Griffy Sr., Tito Fuentes, Ed Too Tall Jones, Lem Barney, Leroy Kelly, Mel Renfro, and many more. Two days of golf will take place at the beautiful LakeRidge Golf Course in Reno on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Golfers who participate will be paired with a celebrity and invited to the star-studded pairings party on Friday, May 29 at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. Space for the golf tournament is limited so please reserve your spot early by calling (916) 871-5911. Limited parking will be available at LakeRidge Golf Course.

13th Annual Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament
May 29, 2009
300 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Join your favorite Miami Dolphins player, coach and alumni at the Hook & Tackle Captain’s Party on Friday evening at the Miami Beach Marina followed by a full day of fishing and Award Ceremony on Saturday. The Miami Dolphins Fishing Tournament is a very prestigious event that raises money for the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Over $300,000.00 was raised earlier this year and benefits many local charities, including, Cystic Fibrosis, Boys and Girls Club, Dade and Broward County Libraries, Coastal Conservation Association, Habitat for Humanity and much more. It was originally started by Scott Chait, a Dolphin staff member. Scott had Cystic Fibrosis and fought the disease daily and always had a smile on his face. Scott had a passion for fishing and the Miami Dolphins. This tournament is a tribute to his memory.

Marcus Stroud Celebrity Weekend
May 29-30, 2009
Brooks County and Valdosta, Georgia.
All proceeds will benefit the Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation (MSCF). The event was created as a weekend of community connections and giving back to where it all started for him.
May 29: The Marcus Stroud Charitable Foundation Celebrity Golf Invitational- “From the Gridiron to the Greens” at the Kinderlou Forest Golf Course in Valdosta, GA. Entry fees are $99 per person or $375 for a foursome.
May 30: MSCF will host its “Pro Bowl Football Fundamentals Camp” at Brooks County High School on the athletic field. This event is being led by Maurice Freeman, Head Football Coach for Brooks County High School, Marcus Stroud and NFL players. This camp is free of charge for children in grades 2-8 and they must register before May 15, 2009. There will be no on-site registration for this event and it is only open to the first 100 kids who register. “The response from my community has been overwhelming and I am grateful for all of the support that they have given me during my football career. I am excited about everything to come and I am grateful to bring my foundation here and introduce it to the community as a way of showing that I still care for this city and the people who live here” says Marcus. “I truly hope that the city that has embraced me gains a better understanding of the things I hope to accomplish, on and off the field”. For additional event information please visit the foundation’s official website at www.marcusstroudfoundation.com

CETA Foundation’s AIDS Awareness Cocktail Reception
May 30
Atlanta, Georgia
Former Detroit Lion/Jacksonville Jaguar and current Canadian Football League Player Stevie Baggs Jr. joins talented actress, singer and model Demetria McKinney, of Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne”, to host the CETA Foundation’s AIDS Awareness Cocktail Reception on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Over Da Edge Restaurant and Lounge (483 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30312). Celebrity guests expected to attend include Rushia Brown of the WNBA, Bob Whitfield (Atlanta Falcons), Keyaron Fox (Pittsburgh Steelers), Renauld Williams (Canadian Football League), Steven Reed (PGA) and more. The evening will feature live musical performances by “Hit Em’ Hard Entertainment” Artists Kered and Henry James, Devin Baggs, from American Idol and Making the Band, and Atlanta based Artists Votte and Neysa. Event tickets are $15, with cash bar and includes complimentary light hors d’oeuvres. Attire is black cocktail with accents of red. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the CETA Foundation’s (Sexual Awareness & Personal Hygiene) Project. For more information please call 1.866.768.9654 or visit www.cetafoundation.org.

JUNE

2nd Annual PLAY RUGBY USA & NY Mayors Cup Flag Rugby
Saturday, June 6
Columbia University’s Baker Field Sports Complex
(218th & Broadway, Manhattan)
450 students, 32 teams, and 20 nations represented. And don’t miss out on the PLAY Rugby USA Cocktail party on June 4! For more info please visit: Play Rugby USA

All Stars for Hope-Soccer
June 14
Giants Stadium, NY
Aresenla’s Mikael Silvestri has assembled an all=star cast of hotties to play a charity match to benefit his Schools for Hope. Thierry Henry (France/Barcelona), Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast/Chelsea), Wayne Rooney (England/Manchester United), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Man-United), Nicolas Anelka (France/Chelsea), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo/Arsenal), Manuel Almunia (Spain/Arsenal), Frank Lampard (England/Chelsea), Ryan Giggs (Wales/Manchester United) and others.

SAMSUNG’S 8TH ANNUAL FOUR SEASONS OF HOPE GALA
Featuring: JOHN LEGEND
June 16
Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Special performance at Eighth Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala to benefit John Legend’s Show Me Campaign and several other worthy causes and charitable organizations. Guests include: Regis Philbin, Rudy Giuliani, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Jimmie Johnson, Jamal Mashburn (ESPN NBA Analyst), Samantha Harris (Dancing With The Stars, Chicago), Swizz Beatz (Record producer), Estelle (Singer/Songwriter), Rene Fris (Bravo’s Shear Genius), 2009 Miss USA Kristen Dalton, Chrishell Stause (All My Children), Whitney Thompson (2009 America’s Next Top Model), Amanda Setton (Gossip Girls), David Diehl (NY Giants), Kerry Rhodes (NY Jets), Vernon Gholston (NY Jets), Darrelle Revis (NY Jets), Ryan Grant (Green Bay Packers).

Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope is an innovative philanthropy program that combines the forces of major national retailers with various community-based foundations and charities headed by some of this country’s best-known sports, music and civic personalities. Samsung pledges to raise national awareness and funds for these outstanding charities, and to identify how others can also make a difference in the lives of these children and families.

San Diego Charger Shaun Phillips’ Golf Tournament
June 16, 2009
1:00
Maderas Golf Club
San Diego, CA
Every foursome will have a celebrity in their group…event includes a scramble, lunch, dinner with awards and auction items. Each golfer gets a swag bag valued at over $400. Event benefits ‘After-School All-Stars’ whose mission is to provide comprehensive out-of -school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life. For spectator or participation information, please visit San Diego After School All Stars.

JULY

“Will of Steel Weekend” Featuring Pittsburgh Steelers’ Keyaron Fox
Atlanta, Georgia
July 1st- 4th
Celebrate the launch the Keyaron Fox Foundation. Event includes a football camp hosted by Fox for children of the Atlanta area, as well as a Fourth of July celebration. The event is open to the entire Community, with sponsored food, fun and games with some very special surprise guest and presentations. For more info, contact: The Garner Circle.

Aces & Angels Celebrity Poker Tournament.
Saturday, July 11
The Playboy Mansion
Hosted by the Kardashians
Card Player is the exclusive poker media sponsor for the event. Ticket prices for the event range from $1,000 to $3,500, but even the most basic package includes access to the Playboy Mansion grounds, pool area, and grotto, along with a gourmet dinner and an unlimited amount of premium liquor. To benefit Aces and Angels: Founded in 2007, has raised over $427,000 for the families of Southern California firefighters who were either injured or killed in the line of duty. Expected celebrities and poker professionals: Jayde Nicole (2008 Playmate of the Year), Sara Jean Underwood (2007 Playmate of the Year), the Ikki twins (featured in Playboy and MTV’s Double Shot at Love), actress Shannon Elizabeth, recording artist Ryan Cabrera, Jerri Manthey (of Survivor and Playboy fame), reality TV star Nicole Richie-Madden, and retired baseball player Jose Canseco, Jamie Gold, Annie Duke, Greg Raymer, Nenad Medic, Isabelle Mercier, Marcel Luske, Gavin Smith, David Williams, and Steve Dannenmann. Ticket Info Here.

‘One Child at a Time’ Celebrity Basketball Game
Hosted by KATT WILLIAMS
July 18, 2009
Los Angeles
Hosted by Katt Williams. Celebrities include: Antwon Tanner (One Tree Hill), Terrell Suggs (Baltimore Ravens), Jeremy Suarez (The Bernie Mac Show), Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris), Brian Cook (Houston Rockets), Cedric Ceballos (Maywood Buzz), Camille Winbush (The Bernie Mac Show), Melvin Jackson (The Wire), Nana Gbewonyo (Coach Carter), Gary Payton (Retired), recording artists STIX, Eric “Lil Eazy E” Wright Jr., DJ B-DO, Lil Al B. Sure, Warren G, Jay Rock, and others. Hollywood actors and professional athletes will all come together in support of the government organization to eliminate child abuse and neglect by promoting quality foster care and adoption programs. This exciting hoops event for charity boasts fun and affordable family entertainment, which includes an explosive pre-game kickoff performance, an entertaining half-time show and chances to win great prizes. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to meet, greet, and obtain free autographs and photographs from their favorite sport heroes and celebrities. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., Game- 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $12.50 Available at USC Box Office, Location: USC Galen Center at 3400 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90007

SEPTEMBER

3rd Annual Beckett Bowl
September 10, 6:00 PM
665 Broadway
Malden, MA, 02148
On September 10, 2009 The Josh Beckett Foundation will host the Beckett Bowl at Town Line Ten Pin in Malden. Beckett Bowl includes a celebrity bowling tournament, live & silent auctions as well as a Post Event Party with live entertainment. Formal invitations will be issued to celebrity supporters and friends of Josh including Boston Red Sox teammates and legends, athletes from the local professional teams such as the Patriots, Bruins and Revolution as well as other actors and celebrity chefs….the Josh Beckett Foundation is a charitable organization established in 2007 to support community based programs that strive to improve the health and well being of children, especially children that are seriously ill, disabled, poor or otherwise disadvantaged. The Foundation provides Josh with an opportunity to have a direct and permanent impact on the lives of children throughout New England and in his hometown of Spring, Texas. The Josh Beckett Foundation has selected Children’s Hospital Boston to be the first official beneficiary of Beckett Bowl.

16th Annual Cancer for College Golf Classic w/Will Ferrell
San Diego, CA
Tentative date: September 18, 2009

OCTOBER

Cure in the Canyons 3
October 04, 2009, 11:00 AM
2 Dole Drive
Westlake Village, CA, 91362
The sole purpose of Cure in the Canyons – the luxury lifestyle-fest for Breast Cancer Research is to raise funds for innovative medical and clinical research. By sustaining the research, the goal is attainable. The goal is the cure. Former NFL All-Pro Marcellus Wiley will be a participant at this event. “After losing my mother to Breast Cancer in 2005, I’ve dedicated myself to helping bring awareness and support to research for the cure of this disease. No distance is too far for a former All-Pro NFL Defensive Lineman to run in hopes of that reality…” ~Marcellus ‘Dat Dude’ Wiley

1st Annual Run 4 Her Life for Breast Cancer Research
October 11, 7:00 AM
889 Americana Way, Suite 330
Glendale, CA, 91210
The Americana at Brand is host to the first annual Run 4 Her Life for Breast Cancer Research. The 5k and 10k races feature a great course, interactive Health Expo, exciting entertainment during the run and a fantastic post-event party. The start/finish is at this world-famous destination. And with Breast Cancer Research as the beneficiary, you know you’re helping make a difference for national researchers and those here in Southern California! Former NFL All-Pro Marcellus Wiley will be a participant at this event.

EVENTS WILL BE ADDED AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED

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