Andre Agassi's ``Grand Slam for Children'' Serves Up Special Charity Auction on StubHub.Entertainment Editors/Sports Editors/Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003 Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. , Faith Hill, and Dennis Miller Dennis Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American Emmy Award-winning comedian, political commentator, television personality, and talk radio host. He rose to fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live to Perform, Proceeds Benefit The Andre Agassi Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. Charitable Foundation(R) The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's "Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. for Children(R)" has teamed with StubHub.com, the leader in secondary ticketing, to host an online charity auction and sell special ticket packages to the eighth annual, star-studded benefit held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino was a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip at the intersection with Flamingo Road. on Saturday, October 4, 2003. Each winning bidder will receive two premiere seats, a commemorative program and an autographed photo of Andre Agassi. The evening includes a star-studded cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, live and silent auction, and intimate performances by Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, and Dennis Miller. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which aims to change the lives of underprivileged, abused and "at-risk" children in the Las Vegas community by supporting local educational and recreational programs. "The Grand Slam for Children online charity ticket auctions at StubHub.com will raise significant amounts of money and awareness while giving music and sports fans uncommon access to a very special event," said Julie Pippenger, Executive Director of The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. StubHub.com has powered ticket auctions for artists including Jewel, Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and currently the Emmy Award-winning host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. , Christina Aguilera  Some statements may be disputed, incorrect, , biased or otherwise objectionable. "The Grand Slam for Children plays a special role in the lives of many at-risk children in the Las Vegas community," said Eric Baker, President of StubHub. "We are privileged to contribute to the fundraising efforts for such a wonderful and star-studded event." About StubHub StubHub.com is a website where users can bid on premium live event tickets and packages that cannot be purchased elsewhere. The website is also a safe, secure, convenient and fun online destination where anyone can buy or sell tickets to any event. With the latest in Internet security technology and live customer service, StubHub.com guarantees the successful outcome of every fan-to-fan ticket transaction it handles. On the Web: www.StubHub.com. About The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation was created to provide recreational and educational opportunities for at-risk boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. . The Foundation strives to assist those underprivileged, abandoned and abused children who may be deprived of basic options in life. The Foundation funds a combination of emotional, physical and academic programs designed to enhance a child's character, self-esteem and career possibilities. About The Grand Slam for Children The eighth annual benefit, October 4, 2003 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, aims to raise money for at-risk youth. Every penny raised will directly benefit underprivileged, abused and "at-risk" children in the Las Vegas community. All expenses are underwritten so that all the money raised goes toward local educational and recreational programs that aim to change the lives of these children. It has become the largest single fund-raising event held in Las Vegas. |
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