Pheonix Foundation for Children to Announce 2001 Champions of Children Honorees On May 24th at The Harriet Theater in City Place.News & Business Editors/Entertainment Writers WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001 International, American, Local and Sports Icons to be Honored During `Champions of Children' Weekend, November 1-5, 2001 The Pheonix Foundation for Children, a local non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to "Making a Difference in the Lives of Children," today announced that it is holding a special Announcement Party to name this year's Champions of Children honorees. "The Announcement Party will be held on Thursday, May 24th, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Harriet Theater in West Palm Beach," said Thomas D Thomas D. (born Thomas Dürr, December 30 1968 in Ditzingen close to Stuttgart, Germany) is a rapper in the German hip hop group Die Fantastischen Vier. He frequently works on solo projects. Life After finishing Realschule he took on an apprenticeship as a barber. . Abrams, Founder of the Pheonix Foundation for Children. Previous Champions of Children honorees were boxing greats Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen. and Angelo Dundee Angelo Mirena (born August 30, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA), better known in the boxing world as Angelo Dundee, is a boxing cornerman who has worked with 15 world boxing champions, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jose Napoles, George Foreman, Jimmy Ellis, Carmen in 1998; Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin Colonel Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D (born January 20, 1930 as Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.) is an American pilot and astronaut who was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. and hockey great Mario Lemieux Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1984 and 2006. in 1999; and Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver (born July 10, 1921 in Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.), is a member of the Kennedy family. Her father was Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and her mother was Rose Kennedy. , Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino and local philanthropist Lois Pope last year. According to Mr. Abrams, the identity of the 2001 Champions of Children will be revealed on May 24th. This year's honorees include: -- International Icon: A world leader of historic importance, one of the most influential statesmen of the last half century. -- American Icon: A major TV personality and his wife, longtime activists who turned personal sorrow into a triumphant crusade. -- Sports Icon: One of the most recognized and respected figures in sports, an incredible record-holder who is beloved by both fellow players and fans. -- Local Icon: One of Florida's most prominent executives and his wife, both actively involved in improving the quality of life for children of all ages. With live entertainment provided by Hot Brass Monkey, which bills itself as a nine-primate band, the May 24th Announcement Party will also unveil all of the fun-filled elements of the Pheonix Foundation's Champions of Children Weekend (November 1-5), which will include: -- A Celebrity Party at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach -- The Legends of Rock Party at The Harriet Theater -- The Blue Marlin-Sailfish Challenge -- The Justin Bell GT Racing Experience at Moroso Motorsports Park -- The Braman Motorcars Celebrity Golf Tournament at The Medalist Golf Club hosted by Greg Norman -- A Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show featuring the "Spring Collection" from SAKS Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New -- The Champions of Children Award Gala at The Breakers Hotel on November 4th, at which all of this year's honorees are expected to be present Most importantly, the Pheonix Foundation for Children distributes 100% of the Champion Sponsorships to children's charities. All administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. for the Pheonix Foundation are personally covered by Mr. Abrams and his financial company. "After our last Champions of Children Weekend, the Pheonix Foundation donated more than $500,000 to 37 local organizations. Among the recipients were Best Buddies, the Dan Marino Foundation, the Florence Fuller Child Development Center, The ARC of Martin County, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the South Florida Blood Bank Foundation," said Mr. Abrams. The Pheonix Foundation for Children is proud to have a number of prestigious corporate sponsors, including Tiffany & Company - Palm Beach, Audio Advisors, the Ale House Restaurants, Bankers Trust Private Banking/Deutsche Bank Group, South Florida Blood Banks, Clear Channel Broadcasting, Braman Motorcars, William Thies & Sons, Triumph Sports, Moroso Motorsports Park, ThunderHead thun·der·head n. The swollen upper portion of a thundercloud, usually associated with the development of a thunderstorm. Noun 1. Productions, Partners Consulting Group, Varga Art Crystal and SAKS Fifth Avenue - Palm Beach. The Pheonix Foundation for Children is a local, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to "Making a Difference in the Lives of Children." Its mission is to support charities that assist children who are abused, neglected or suffering from life threatening illnesses. |
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