Event News: Professional Athletes Raise Awareness and Funds for Haiti in Celebrity Bowling Match
August 9, 2010
Chris Paul, Baron Davis, Rich Paul (LeBron James' team) Etan Thomas, Mark Fassett (Illumine Events), Andray Blatche
(Washington, DC) – Several players from the National Basketball Association and National Football League participated in “Bowl for Haiti,” on Saturday August 7 to raise funds and awareness for the Center of Hope for Haiti. The event was presented by Former NBA player Laron Profit and Events by Illumine. The NBA’s Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City); Chris Paul (New Orleans); Andray Blatche (Washington); Richard Hamilton (Detroit); Baron Davis (LA Clippers), Chauncey Billups (Denver); Etan Thomas (Oklahoma City); Roger Mason (New York) along with the NFL’s Carlos Rogers (Washington) and Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia) attended the celebrity bowling match held at Lucky Strike Lanes in Washington, DC. Fans teamed with players in a friendly competition for an Apple iPad. Gospel Singer Y’Anna Crawley, from Black Entertainment Television’s “Sunday Best” surprised Profit with a birthday tribute. The event was hosted by WKYS 93.9 FM Personality Antonio The Cuban Cigar Smoker.
Washington Wizards' Andray Blatche bowls for Haiti.
“This event was about awareness,” Laron Profit told the crowd of about 200 people. “There are still so many people suffering right now, and we cannot forget that.”
Proceeds so far are $5,000, and contributions are still being received. Sponsors were Servpro of Reston/Herndon and Baltimore Inner Harbor, Best Buy and Montgomery Sports Association.
About The Center of Hope
The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation (501 (c)(3) that provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop and maintain the Center of Hope, an orphanage for children in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage is dedicated to fostering livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children of Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage. Learn more at http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org.
Kevin Durant
Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups
Event News: NBA Players “Bowl for Haiti” August 7 at Lucky Strike Lanes in DC
For Immediate Release
July 31, 2010
NBA Players “Bowl for Haiti” August 7 at Lucky Strike Lanes in DC
Players Team-up with Fans to Raise Money for the Center of Hope for Haiti
(Washington, DC) – Several current and former National Basketball Association players will join forces on August 7 for “Bowl for Haiti,” a charity bowling match to take place at Lucky Strike in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. Sponsored by Best Buy and Servpro of Reston-Herndon/Baltimore Inner Harbor in association with the Montgomery Sports Association, this star-studded celebrity bowling match will include Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City); Baron Davis (LA Clippers); Richard Hamilton (Detroit); Brendan Haywood (Dallas); Jeff Green (Oklahoma City); Etan Thomas (Oklahoma City) and other NBA stars, who will each pair with fans to raise funds for the Center of Hope for Haiti, a non-profit 501 C3 that provides shelter, education, healthcare and other resources to Haitian residents. The time will be from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fans can donate $35 to play alongside a player and a $20 donation for general admission. To register to bowl, email name and contact information to laronprofit4haiti@yahoo.com. Space is limited.
Bowl for Haiti is presented by Laron Profit, former NBA player and Events by Illumine, a sports and entertainment marketing company based in Washington, DC.
“Giving back is the best way to show gratitude for where you are in life,”said Bowling for Haiti Creator Laron Profit. “All of us have been blessed not only by our achievements in the NBA but in life in general. We can’t forget about the residents of Haiti who are still suffering six months after the earthquakes.”
The sponsors, creators and participants of Bowl for Haiti hope to inspire the continuous contributions to Haiti and current support for the Center of Hope for Haiti.
Lucky Strike Lanes is located at 701 7th St NW # E Washington, DC 20001-3784.
About The Center of Hope
The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation (501 (c)(3) that provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop and maintain the Center of Hope, an orphanage for children in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage is dedicated to fostering livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children of Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage. Learn more at http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org.
About Laron Profit
Laron Profit played four seasons with the University of Maryland and made his NBA debut for the Washington Wizards against the Atlanta Hawks on November 2, 1999. He netted a career-high of 18 points against the Hawks on April 17, 2001. He pulled down a career-best eight rebounds and a career-high of seven steals on March 31, 2001 against Houston. In assists, his career-high was 14 April 11, 2001 against Chicago. Profit also played basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers and overseas in Turkey for Efes Pilsen, in Argentina for Libertad Sunchales and in Italy for Monte Grenaro.
About Events by Illumine
Events by Illumine is a sports and entertainment event-planning company based in Washington, DC. It offers world class entertainment and full service event planning coupled with a full range of marketing and promotion nationwide. Illumine is a sought-after consultancy to many industry leaders in the areas of promotions, marketing, public relations and much more. Clients excel as leaders and trendsetters in a marketplace which demands an ever changing and modern approach. The company’s goal remains to provide each client with unparalleled service. It has found success in hosting exclusive events and collaborating with the hottest celebrities to create memorable parties that everyone can enjoy.
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Client News: Maryland Institute for Dance Holds Auditions for Opening Showcase
For Immediate Release
July 30, 2010
Maryland Institute for Dance Welcomes Aspiring Dancers to Audition for School’s Open House Showcase
Auditions August 4, 6 to 8 p.m. at Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in Takoma Park, MD
WHO: Maryland Institute for Dance (MID), new 501c3 dance school providing scholarships and instruction for dancers and choreographers
WHAT: Auditions for MID’s Open House Showcase on August 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Clinton Library
WHEN: August 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
Dancers may audition to perform an original/already-choreographed dance routine for MID’s showcase on August 28. Please bring music and other necessary audition materials. Song selections for auditions must also be used for showcase. Maryland Institute for Dance needs to see the choreography in its entirety during the audition process. For questions about the auditions, please contact info@mdfordance.org.
About MID
The Maryland Institute for Dance is a traveling non-profit dance school created in 2010. Our mission is to provide quality dance education, to develop outstanding, goal-oriented and purpose-driven performers and highly sought-after dance instructors. The Maryland Institute for Dance supports the goals of young performers by providing scholarships for students to attend MID and also higher and private learning institutions. Clients/students include children ages 3 to 17 and adults who aim to perfect their dance or choreography skills or who desire to use dance as a fitness regime. Classes begin in September 2010.
Follow Maryland Institute for Dance on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDforDance.
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