Real estate heavyweights add muscle to fight for a cure.Anthony Cammarata and David Arena will partner as co-coaches with famous Metro-New York athletes at a VIP & Media Reception for the Muscular Dystrophy muscular dystrophy (dĭs`trōfē), any of several inherited diseases characterized by progressive wasting of the skeletal muscles. There are five main forms of the disease. Association's (MDA (1) (Monochrome Display Adapter) The first IBM PC monochrome video display standard for text. Due to its lack of graphics, MDA cards were often replaced with Hercules cards, which provided both text and graphics. See PC display modes and Hercules Graphics. ) 10th Annual Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 6 to 10 p.m. Additionally, Philip Bottega, vice president of real estate services worldwide, Tiffany & Co., will be receiving the Champion of Spirit Award for his demonstrated passion and commitment to fighting neuromuscular disease Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly (via intrinsic muscle pathology) or indirectly (animal muscle in general. Neuromuscular diseases are those that affect the muscles and/or their nervous control. . The reception and fala will take place at Chelsea Piers Chelsea Piers, officially Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, is a series of sports and entertainment buildings constructed on four adjoining piers on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City. , Pier 60 (Hudson River Hudson River River, New York, U.S. Originating in the Adirondack Mountains and flowing for about 315 mi (507 km) to New York City, it was named for Henry Hudson, who explored it in 1609. Dutch settlement of the Hudson valley began in 1629. & 23rd St.). WWOR-TV--Channel 9 Sports Anchor Russ Salzberg will be the Emcee. Last year's Muscle Team Gala and Benefit raised nearly $1 million for MDA. "This year, with Anthony and David leading the team, combined with Philip's unwavering dedication, we are anticipating another record breaking year," said Ted Moudis, A.I.A., Muscle Team committee member and president of Ted Moudis Associates. The 2007 Muscle Team[R] consists of the following top athletes from the NY Giants, NY Jets, NJ Nets, NY Islanders, NY Red Bulls and NY Dazzles: Tiki Barber Atiim Kiambu Hakeem-ah "Tiki" Barber (born April 7, 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia) is a news and sports broadcaster, author, and former American football running back for the New York Giants. , NY Giants; Jay Feely
2007 marks Feagles' 20th NFL season. , NU Giants; Gibril Wilson, NY Giants; Chris Snee, NY Giants; Frank Walker, NY Giants; Justin Tuck, NY Giants; Victor Hobson, NY Jets; Shaun Ellis, NY Jets; Ben Graham, NY Jets; Richard Jefferson, NJ Nets; Trent Hunter, NY Islanders; Mike Smith, NJ joceky; Chantal Sutherland, NY jockey; Tony Meola, NY Red Bulls; Chris Henderson, NY Red Bulls; Carlos Mendez, NY red Bulls; Angela Carter, NY Dazzles. The 2007 Muscle Team will be joined by the following famous Muscle Team Alumni including: Dorothy Hamill, Olympic Gold Medalist, Bart Conner, Olympic Gold Medalist; Nadia Commaneci, Olympic Gold Medalist; Bobby Nystrom, NY Islanders; Carl Nelson, NY Giants; Keith Elias, NY Giants; Greg Murphy, NY Jets; Cal Ramsey, NY Knicks; Joe Pignatano, Brooklyn Dodgers & NY Mets; Mick Foley, WWF See Windows Workflow Foundation. ; Kym Hampton, NY Liberty; Rusty Kanokogi, champion Judo; Camille Duvall-Hero, champion water skiier. Each member of the 2007 Muscle Team[R] will be paired with their MDA Buddy--a child from the MetroNew York area who is affected by a neuromuscular disease. "We are excited to be celebrating the 10th Annual Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction," said Erin Gayron, regional rirector of MDA in Manhattan. "The athletes comprising the 2007 Muscle Team[R] will be more exciting than ever." With the help of Metro-New York athletes putting their muscle behind the search for a cure over the past nine years, MDA's Muscle Team[R] has raised more than $9 million. MDA's Muscle Team[R] is expected to exceed the $10 million mark this year as the 2007 Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction is expected to raise more than $1million for those affected by a neuromuscular disease. All of the monies raised will fund MDA's research and program services here in Metro-New York. For tickets to the 2007 Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction or information about MDA's services, please call Katie Burke at 212-679-6215 or visit www.nymuscleteam.org. MDA's 2007 Muscle Team[R] Gala & Benefit Auction is a high profile reception and fundraiser, providing guests the opportunity to mix and mingle with their favorite Metro-New York athletes. The annual event gathers Metro-New York's top athletes who have chosen to put their muscle behind the search to find a cure for neuromuscular diseases. Each athlete is paired with an MDA Buddy--a local child affected by neuromuscular disease. The athletes meet their MDA Buddies at a pre-event press conference, receive awards from their Buddies at the Muscle Team[R] 2007 Gala & Benefit Auction, and often build relationships that last long after the event. Guests will meet and greet the entire 2007 Muscle Team[R], their MDA Buddies, other celebrities, and top business executives. The evening consists of a VIP & Media Reception, pre-dinner cocktails, and a gourmet sit-down dinner at Chelsea Piers' distinctive NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City waterfront setting--Pier 60. The event is highlighted by live and silent auctions consisting of one-of-a-kind fantasy packages, unique sports memorabilia, theater and concert tickets, trips, and a chance to create a lifetime of memories by sponsoring a child to MDA Summer Camp. |
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