August 24 and 25, 2008, media are invited to meet local and national
sports, media and entertainment stars, all in support of two important local
charities. Ilitch Charities, with the Detroit Tigers Foundation and the
Detroit Red Wings Foundation, is hosting the inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic
and Summer Soiree preview party to benefit The Greening of Detroit's
Leadership Corps and the Guidance Center's Project CEO. Both programs fit
Ilitch Charities' mission to support innovative, measurable programs that make
a positive, long-term impact in our community. Each will receive up to a
$100,000 grant from funds raised at the events.
WHO: -- Christopher Ilitch, Chairman, Ilitch Charities
-- Hollywood celebrities including Tim Allen, Dave Coulier, John
Cusack, Cuba Gooding Jr., Thorsten Kaye, John McGinley, D.B.
Sweeney and others
-- Current and past Detroit Tigers Players, Management, and Coaches
-- Current and alumni Detroit Red Wings Players, Management and
Coaches
-- Other sports industry stars including Jason Richardson of the
Charlotte Bobcats, pro surfer Laird Hamilton, former Detroit Lion
Herman Moore, former Detroit Piston Bill Laimbeer and many more
-- Media personalities including sports announcers Ken Daniels, Ken
Kal, Budd Lynch and Mickey Redmond, local TV anchors Guy Gordon
and Devin Scillian and more
WHAT: Limited photo and interview opportunities during each event
DETAILS: Summer Soiree (pre-party) -- SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008
Motor City Casino Hotel, Grand Ballroom
2901 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Media access from 6 - 7 p.m.
Parking available; Follow valet signs for special events
Check-in at media registration table
Celebrity Golf Classic -- MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2008
Oakland Hills Country Club
3951 W. Maple Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Media access from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Parking available at Clubhouse
Check-in at media registration table
NOTE: RSVP required for access to both events
CONTACT: Jennifer Haselhuhn
(313) 983-6517 (office)
(248) 884-8042 (mobile)
jennifer.haselhuhn@ilitchholdings.com
SOURCE Ilitch Charities