GIBSONBURG, OH — Former Ohio State two-time, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Archie Griffin, will be the keynote speaker July 24 at Parker’s Purpose Foundation annual Dinner & Chinese Grand Auction at Old Zim’s Wagon Shed. The event is from 6 to 11 p.m. and includes a buffet-style dinner, Chinese auction, prize ball draws and conclude with a grand auction for bigger items. Source: TheNews-Messenger.com.
MEMPHIS, TN — Former Lakers point guard, Magic Johnson, was the guest speaker at Booker T. Washington High School where he spoke and mentored students sharing the message, “No matter where you’re from, you can make it. The Magic Johnson Foundation partnered with Cigna Healthcare and adopted Booker T. Washington High School, creating a $30,000 scholarship for seniors. Source: WMC Action News 5.
JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins third base coach Brett Butler, a 17-year veteran, says he still finds it shocking when fans ask for his autograph during spring training games, but always takes pride in fulfilling the fans requests. Along with his name, Butler draws a smiley face, something inspired by his wife, who did the same in letters or cards to their kids. He noticed how it brightened their days and wanted to do the same. Source: Fox Sports.
FLINT, MI — Former MLB pitcher, Jim Abbott, made a special appearance on Thursday, March 19, on behalf of his partnership with United Way to help promote the childhood literacy project. Abbott started the day around 9:30 a.m. at the General Motors Flint Assembly plant on Van Slyke Road where the GM Foundation presented a $70,000 check to the United Way to help its new early childhood literacy project, “A to Z Learn With Me.” On Thursday night, he was the keynote speaker for the United Way of Genesee County Campaign celebration. Source: Mlive.com.
MIAMI LAKES, FL. — Join NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson and friends at the 2015 Florida Memorial University & Dwight Stephenson Foundation Golf Tournament scheduled to be held on May 15, 2015 at the Shula Golf Club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive in Miami Lakes, Florida. The event supports FMU educational programs.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, along with former teamamte, Alex Smith, who is currently the quarterback for Kansas City Chiefs, will appear at the same autograph event scheduled to be held on April 17-19 at the San Francisco Collectors Show at the Cow Palace. Source: San Jose Mercury News.
CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Chicago Bears linebacker and 1979 Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dick Butkus, will be at the 2015 CSA Show to meet fans and sign autographs on Saturday April 11, from 9am-5pm at the Dulles Expo Center located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. The CSA Show at Chantilly will take place for 3 days from April 10-12, 2015. Friday Admission is FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 or Weekend Pass $15 Source: CSA Shows.
CHANTILLY, VA. — The CSA Show at Chantilly will take place for 3 days from April 10-12, 2015. Friday Admission is FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 or Weekend Pass $15. Former Pittsburgh Steelers halfback and current NFL commentator, Jerome Bettis, will be there to meet and greet fans and sign autographs on Saturday April 11, 2015 from 9am-5pm at the Dulles Expo Center located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. Source: CSA Shows.
CHANTILLY, VA. — The CSA Show at Chantilly will take place for 3 days from April 10-12, 2015. Friday Admission is FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 or Weekend Pass $15. Former Dolphins quarterback and 2005 Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, will be there to meet and greet fans and sign autographs on Saturday April 11, 2015 from 9am-5pm at the Dulles Expo Center located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. Source: CSA Shows.
TEMPE, AZ. — Join Arizona All-Pro Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald at the Albertsons Larry Fitzgerald Football ProCamp presented by Banner Concussion Center. The camp takes place May 9 – May 10, 2015 at McClintock High School located at 1830 East Del Rio Dr. in Tempe for Boys & Girls, Grades 1 to 8. Source: Procamps.
