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HANK AARON CELEBRITY SPORTS WEEKEND 2009 |
| In mid-August, Memphis will once again host the
Annual Hank Aaron Celebrity Sports Weekend, which benefits the United
Negro College Fund (UNCF) and LeMoyne-Owen College. Thanks to the Ad-In
Tennis Association, the founder of the event, and the wonderful
community leaders who serve on various committees, we expect this year
to be the most spectacular ever! The ever-popular Celebrity Sports Golf Tournament, hosted by Memphis Music Legend, David Porter, kicks off the weekend on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. at Quail Ridge Golf Course. Click here to register. READ MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT Also, an additional highlight of the weekend is the 6th Annual Dee Griffin Sunset 5K Run/Walk at 7:00 p.m. The 5K Run/Walk starts from the historic campus of LeMoyne-Owen College, journeys through the newly renovated South Memphis community, and climaxes with a Concert on the Lawn at LeMoyne-Owen in front of Brownlee Hall. Click here to register. READ MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT On Saturday, August 22, 2009, the Celebrity Sports Breakfast, hosted by former NBA Player, Elliot Perry, at 9 a.m., attracts over six hundred individuals from around the Mid-South community. For this event, children (and adults) will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sports celebrities in attendance and enjoy a wonderful breakfast. Click here.to register. READ MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT The 39th Annual UNCF Black Tie Gala Reception concludes the weekend on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This year’s featured entertainment will be the soulful sounds of The Stylistics. The Gala will also feature the presentation of the eleventh Annual LeMoyne-Owen College Beacon of Hope Award, which is given to individuals or organizations who have shown outstanding support to the College over the years. Click here to register. READ MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT |
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