(2004-06-09) BIG TIGGER PRESENTS BIG TIGGERˇ¦S 3RD ANNUAL CELEBRITY CLASSIC
WASHINGTON DC JUNE 25-27, 2004 ::::Michael Vick (Atlanta Falcons), Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill), Allen Iverson (76ers), Gabrielle Union (Breaking All The Rules), Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets), LaVar Arrington (Redskins) and other celebrities confirmed to atte
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Washington, DC (May 13, 2004) ˇV Big Tigger, host of BETˇ¦s Rap City: Tha Bassment and internationally syndicated radio program, ˇ§Live In the Den with Big Tiggerˇ¨, announces Big Tiggerˇ¦s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic to be held Friday, June 25th ˇV Sunday, June 27th in Washington DC. The annual event, presented by Big Tiggerˇ¦s Street Corner Foundation LLC, will host an all-star line up of celebrities and athletes for a weekend of fun and informative activities designed to both raise funds for and heighten public awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Highlighting the celebrity weekend is the popular ˇ§All Star Basketball Gameˇ¨ on Saturday, June 26 at the George Washington Universityˇ¦s Charles E. Smith Center. Celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill), Gabrielle Union (Breaking All The Rules), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Soul Food), Rockmond Dunbar (Soul Food), Michael Ealy (Barbershop 2), Free (BET), will prove theyˇ¦ve got game to NBA and NFL greats including Michael Vick (Atlanta Falcons), Allen Iverson (76ers), Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets), LaVar Arrington (Redskins), Darren Sharper (Packers), Deon Grant (Panthers), Clinton Portis (Redskins), Eddie George (Titans), Keenan McCardell (Buccaneers), Jerry Porter (Raiders) and Bobby Taylor (Seahawks).
In itˇ¦s third season, Big Tiggerˇ¦s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic will include supporting events such as the Kids Basketball/Football Sports Clinic, HIV/AIDS Testing Day Program, Industry Panel Discussion for Youth and a host of celebrity parties.
The goal of the celebrity weekend is to exceed last yearˇ¦s grants and donations of $25,000 to benefit the Ummah Endowment Fund, Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care and Metro TeenAIDS. Generous sponsors of Big Tiggerˇ¦s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic include Def Jam Music Group, Nike, Brand Jordan, HeadGear, Hpnotiq, Piascik & Associates, BET (Rap-It-Up Program), Sprite, Scheffelin & Somerset and Vitamin Water.
Who: Big Tigger, Host of BETˇ¦s Rap City: Tha Bassment & internationally syndicated radio program, ˇ§Live In the Den with Big Tiggerˇ¨ in conjunction with
Street Corner Foundation LLC
What: Big Tiggerˇ¦s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic
When: Friday, June 25, 2004 ˇV Sunday, June 27, 2004
Where: Washington, DC
Event Schedule:
Friday, June 25, 2004
Kids Basketball/Football Sports Clinic
HIV/AIDS Testing Day Program
Private Welcome Reception & Silent Auction
Pre-Game Celebrity Bash
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Industry Panel Discussion for Youth
Sponsors VIP Luncheon
All Star Basketball Game
All White Championship Party
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Sunday Splash & Barbecue
Grand Finale Event
ABOUT STREET CORNER FOUNDATION LLC
The Street Corner Foundation LLC (SCF) is committed to empowering and strengthening diverse urban communities through proactive, innovative programming. Based in the belief that knowledge is the key to improving issues affecting the community, SCF\'s focus is two-fold -- to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS by funding educational initiatives targeting prevention, and to improve quality of life for youth by supporting programs that focus on literacy and self-esteem.
Event Contacts: Dawn-Marie Gray @ 202-223-8500 or Darlene Stukes @ 202-497-9939
For More Event Details Log onto www.bigtigweekend.net
For Press Credentials, please contact Natasha Rennie at 301.807.3547 or natasha@urban-publicist.com
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About Us: ABOUT STREET CORNER FOUNDATION LLC
The Street Corner Foundation LLC (SCF) is committed to empowering and strengthening diverse urban communities through proactive, innovative programming. Based in the belief that knowledge is the key to improving issues affecting the community, SCF\'s focus is two-fold -- to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS by funding educational initiatives targeting prevention, and to improve quality of life for youth by supporting programs that focus on literacy and self-esteem.
Contact Info: Media Contact:
Natasha Rennie
Ph: 301.807.3547
natasha@urban-publicist.com
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Company: Urban Publicist
Country: United States
Contact: Natasha Rennie
Website: www.bigtigweekend.net
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Phone: 301.807.3547
