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One Night-One Place, professional sports legends, nationally known celebrities, and Florida’s finest coaches and players, join them and support children with cancer and other medically fragile illnesses at the Jazz & Sports Extravaganza Celebrity Gala. Orlando, Florida, January
26, 2004 – Bobby Bowden, Florida State University, Ron Zook, University of
Florida, and Larry Coker, University of Miami, along with other Florida
University coaches and players, professional sports legends, and nationally
known celebrities are teaming up with A Gift of Hope for medically fragile
and cancer children. A GIFT OF HOPE‘s mission is to increase the quality of life and provide the medical interventions necessary to sustain life for children not covered by insurance, including children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, and those whose survival depends on finding a compatible marrow or stem cell donor. A GIFT OF HOPE’s services include advanced nursing, rehab therapies, medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceuticals, lab testing necessary to identify marrow donors, and basic necessities. A GIFT OF HOPE steps to in to fund the medical services not covered for the 'forgotten children,' allowing each precious child to receive the best medical care possible, reach their full potential, and enjoy the simple pleasures of 'just being a kid.' Some of the celebrities already committed to coming together in support of the mission of A GIFT OF HOPE include, Bobby Bowden, head football coach for Florida State University, Ron Zook, head football coach for University of Florida, Larry Coker, head football coach for University of Miami, William Joe, head football coach FAMU, Alvin Wyatt, head football coach Bethune Cookman, Dan Marino, retired Miami Dolphins, Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings, Emmett Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Warrick Dunn, Atlanta Falcons, Ken Griffey, Jr., Cincinnati Reds, Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves, Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons, Julius Erving, retired NBA, Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic, Jack Youngblood, retired NFL, Danny Wuerffel, Washington Redskins, Chris Weinke, Carolina Panthers, Dexter Carter, retired NFL, Chris Tucker, actor and comedian, and Burt Reynolds, just to name a few. The Master of Ceremonies, is the beautiful Wendy Chioji, from WESH—TV. This event will have a silent and live auction featuring a huge selection of signed sports memorabilia, in addition to a $3,000 diamond necklace from Tiffany’s, a $4,000 Rolex watch from Mayor’s, unique art and collectibles from other exquisite stores, as well as fine wines, antiques, and a unique variety of fun items such as a new Harley Davidson motorcycle, Polaris Jet Ski, and a fabulous 2004 H-2 Hummer and C 240 Sedan Mercedes. The evening will explode with the musical talent of Florida’s own exceptional jazz singer, Jacqueline Jones. Major sponsors will have the opportunity to have a sports celebrity of their choice sit at their corporate table, as well as participate in an intimate VIP celebrity reception. A unique sponsorship package offers table seating with Super Bowl legends for an elite intimate evening. Individual tickets are $250 each. Corporate tables are available for ten with signage, and a hotel stay at the Gaylord Palms Resort for $3,000. In addition, special sponsorship packages range from $1,500 to $50,000. You can purchase tickets on-line at www.kidsbeatingcancer.com or mail your payment to A GIFT OF HOPE Gala, 4448 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32804. For more information visit the website, www.kidsbeatingcancer.com or call (407) 894-2888 or toll free (866) 800-HOPE. Join these celebrities for a magnificent evening while supporting Central Florida’s critically and chronically ill medically fragile children, and those children with cancer, leukemia, and other life-threatening illnesses. ### |
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