Charity Broadens Fundraising Event to Benefit Those Affected by Terrorist Attacks.Business & Entertainment Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com and at www.newstream.com DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2001 Americans to Unite at John O'Hurley John Gerald O'Hurley (born October 9, 1954, in Kittery, Maine) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld. On September 11, 2006, John replaced Richard Karn as the fifth host of Family Feud. Celebrity Golf Invitational & Gala Officials with the Steve Sanderson Charitable Foundation have announced that a portion of the funds raised during the John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational and Gala will be used to support those affected by the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Foundation will continue to focus on fighting Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. while also sending funds to the "Spirit Of America Spirit of America is the trademarked name used by Craig Breedlove for his land speed record-setting vehicles. The Spirit of America was the first of the modern record breaking cars, build within new rules with its three wheel design, narrow stream-lined Relief Fund," which will benefit agencies committed to assisting those with immediate needs due to the American tragedy. The John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational and Gala will be held on September 24, 2001, at the Westin Stonebriar Resort and Country Club in Frisco, Texas Frisco is a city in Collin County and Denton County, Texas (USA). It is a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 33,714, while according to 2007 estimate, the city's population is approximately 95,000. . Steve Sanderson, Chairman of the Steve Sanderson Charitable Foundation, said, "This Foundation was established to help families overcome terrible problems such as Alzheimer's Disease. We'll not back down from our commitment to eliminate Alzheimer's, but we felt compelled to also help those that need our immediate assistance. The Board of Directors and celebrities we've spoken to wholeheartedly whole·heart·ed adj. Marked by unconditional commitment, unstinting devotion, or unreserved enthusiasm: wholehearted approval. whole support our decision to broaden the beneficiaries of this event. Our goal is to create a way for people to help their fellow Americans through this event." John O'Hurley, best known as Seinfeld's "J. Peterman J. Peterman can refer to the following people:
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin (born July 13, 1946) is an American comedian and actor, who gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech and Chong during the , and Dennis Haskins Dennis Haskins (born November 18, 1950) is an American actor known for his role as principal Richard Belding in the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which ran from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. He then went on to star in , which aired from 1993 to 2000. ; entertainers Alice Cooper and Rudy Gatlin; and sports stars Spud Webb, Tom Sneva, Ed "Too Tall Jones" and Jim McMahon. "We will not be deterred by terrorists," stated Mark Woolverton, Director of Development for the Alzheimer's Association of Dallas. "The Alzheimer's Association and Steve Sanderson Charitable Foundation realize we must cure Alzheimer's Disease. However, sometimes a more immediate need arises that affects everyone. This is an opportunity for Americans to meet both the needs of those stricken by this tragedy, while also helping battle the long term problem of Alzheimer's Disease." The tournament will begin at about 7 AM at the Stonebriar Golf Course. The public can purchase tickets to watch the golf tournament and attend a black tie gala. The gala, which begins at 6 PM on Monday night, will feature live entertainment, silent and live auctions, as well as dinner and entertainment. Jewelry, trips and autographed sports memorabilia are among the items to be auctioned off. Trips available at the auction include a 16 day cruise to South America, a gourmet celebrity dinner in John O'Hurley's LA home and an Alaskan fishing trip for two including personal jet transport. The musical group "Emerald City," as well as comedians Dick Hardwick and Kenny Bob Davis will provide entertainment. Money raised from the auction will go towards finding a cure for Alzheimer's and easing the pain of those already suffering from the disease. One of the highest profile items to be auctioned at the gala is a new Series 1 roadster built by Shelby American. The Series 1 provides unparalleled performance that creates the experience of driving a racecar race·car n. Sports An automobile used for racing. on the street. Each car is numbered and Series 1 production will be limited to only 500 vehicles in order to keep its investment value as high as possible. The public can watch the tournament for $15 and attend the gala for $500 per couple. In addition there are a few players slots remaining. Tickets can be purchased via the group's Internet site (www.golf4alz.org) or by calling (800) 988-0994. Superior Leasing, Bank One, Shelby American, WFAA WFAA Washington Financial Aid Association WFAA Waste Facilities Audit Association (Europe) , Genesis Intermedia Intermedia - A hypertext system developed by a research group at IRIS (Brown University). , Park Place Dealerships and The Dallas Morning News are sponsoring the event. The gala will begin inside the Westin ballroom with cocktails and silent auction at 6 PM on Monday night after the tournament. "Everyone can join the fight against those assailing our families," added Mr. Sanderson. "Businesses can be a sponsor, golfers can play in the tournament, people can attend the gala and fans can watch the celebrities play. Disease and disasters may test us, but by standing together we will overcome all of our adversaries." Additional information about the John O'Hurley Celebrity Golf Invitational is available at www.golf4alz.org or by calling Scott Black at (214)520-3430. Note: A Photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.091301/bb1 |
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