Charity event will feature numerous professional athletes to benefit Haiti Relief Fund and the families of fallen NFLers Sean Taylor, Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith and Will Bleakley
The AAG Foundation, in association with Foxx Entertainment Group, will host the Florida Athlete’s Ball (The FAB) at Jungle Island in Miami on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 9 p.m. – just days before the Big Game. The general public is invited to attend this event, hosted by NFL All-Pro & University of Miami Alum Ray Lewis, BET Host MeMpHiTz and more than 50 professional athletes and celebrities expected in attendance, such as actor/rapper Ludacris, entertainer Jamie Foxx and NBA Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving.
Proceeds from the event and silent auction will benefit the families of fallen NFLers Sean Taylor, Marquis Cooper, Corey Smith and Will Bleakley, as well as the Haiti Relief Fund and AAG Foundation. Those interested in purchasing tickets ($199 prior to Jan. 31; $249 after that date) can either contact the AAG Foundation at (678) 436-5606 or visit www.fabevent.eventbrite.com.
“I am extremely excited to be in my adopted hometown of Miami to host The FAB Event and raise much needed funds during a difficult time for so many people,” said Ray Lewis, event host and AAG Foundation Board member. “I encourage both sponsors and fans to join our team for this memorable and worthwhile event.”
The AAG Foundation sponsors five key programs that promote youth literacy, college scholarship, technological training and develpoment, continued education and community-based initiatives. For more information about AAG Foundation, please visit www.aagfoundation.org.
Prior to the event, several AAG Foundation member athletes will be in the Miami community to participate in the I am Not A Hero Foundation’s HERO Military Kids Flag Football Game – in an effort to give back to the U.S. Military, Wounded Warriors and their families.
Companies interested in joining confirmed sponsors – such as Harrah’s Casino, Conjure Cognac, Venus Williams’ V-Starr Interior Designs, Explodium and Malachi Management Group – are encouraged to contact former NFLer and AAG Foundation President Reggie Howard at (678) 436-5606.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 4, begins at 9 p.m.; Red Carpet at 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jungle Island, Tree Top Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami (305) 400-7000
WHO: * Ray Lewis, AAG Foundation Board Member and All Pro from Baltimore Ravens
* Ludacris and Jamie Foxx are expected at the event
* MeMpHiTz, BET show host will serve as emcee during the event
* Julius “Dr. J” Erving, NBA Hall of Famer & AAG Foundation Board Member, and Reggie Howard, former NFLer and AAG Foundation President, will be joined by more than 50 additional professional athletes and celebrities at the event.
The AAG Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower athletes to impact communities through education and social development. Based in Atlanta, this nationwide non-profit organization lists Board of Advisor members include Ambassador Andrew Young, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, among others, and aims to make a difference in the charitable arena that inspires them the most.
Foxx Entertainment Group, Inc. is a full service sports & entertainment marketing and production agency that specializes in personal brand marketing, special events and cause marketing initiatives & programs. Bringing together and maximizing sports, entertainment and cause – www.foxxentgroupinc.com.