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Orthopaedics
Burns
Spinal Cord Injury
Cleft Lip and Palate
Shriners Hospitals Named Beneficiary of NFL Alumni Super Bowl Events
November 25, 2008
Tampa, Fla. – Shriners Hospitals for Children has been selected by NFL Alumni, Inc. to be the beneficiary of their fundraising activities held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla.
NFL Alumni, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charity composed of former NFL players and associate members who work voluntarily to raise funds for youth-oriented causes. The NFL Alumni advances its motto of Caring for Kids from its national headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and an additional 28 chapters across the country.
“What has impressed the NFL Alumni since our involvement with Shriners Hospitals for Children is the organization’s compassion and commitment to providing medical care and treatment at no charge to hundreds of thousands of children over the past 86 years,” said NFL Alumni Executive Vice President Martin Lerch.
The NFL Alumni Super Bowl Weekend kicks off Friday, Jan. 30 with its Super Bowl of Golf Showcase at Hunter’s Green Country Club in Tampa. The single-day tournament features a celebrity pro-am format with each team captained by a former NFL player. The event includes an upgraded tee package and full hospitality for the day. Though space is limited, foursomes are available for $7,500.
That evening, the NFL Alumni will host its 27th Annual Player of the Year Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Tampa. The organization will honor 10 current stars who will each receive his award from a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who once played the same position. The Don Shula Coach of the Year Award will be presented by legendary coach Don Shula. A limited number of tables are available for purchase through Shriners Hospitals for Children. For $12,500, individuals or corporations may purchase a table of ten, which includes eight available seats and two additional seats for an NFL star and his guest. Past attendees include Don Shula, Peyton Manning, Barry Sanders, Zach Thomas, Bart Starr, Mike Singletary, Jason Taylor and Tony Dorsett.
On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Sporting Clays Team Challenge presented by NRA Sports will be held at Deer Creek Sporting Clays in Land O’Lakes, Fla. Experts and beginners will compete on teams captained by former and current NFL stars. The event includes instruction and safety seminars, an upgraded shooter gift package, barbeque lunch and awards program. The entry fee is $4,500 per foursome.
Those interested in purchasing a table for the Player of the Year Awards Dinner may contact Shriners International Headquarters Director of Corporate Sponsorships and Giving Wayne Witczak at (813) 281-8177 or wwitczak@shrinenet.org. To register for the Super Bowl of Golf Showcase or Sporting Clays Team Challenge presented by NRA Sports, please contact Martin Lerch at (800) 878-5437 x212.
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment at no charge – regardless of financial need.
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