The Chris Canty Foundation to Host Champions Gala 2011
Elegant Black Tie Charity Event to Benefit Youth
Charlotte, NC—May 14, 2011—The Chris Canty Foundation will host the Champions Gala on the evening of June 17, 2011 at the beautiful Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge in South Charlotte from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. This elegant event will not only serve as a fundraiser for youth, but will also honor those civic leaders who are truly making a major difference in our community. The Chris Canty Foundation is inviting the entire city of Charlotte and surrounding areas to come together for one incredible night to raise awareness and support for our youth.
The Champions Gala is a formal affair, and Guests will enjoy a red carpet entrance, cocktail reception, a full course gourmet dinner, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, awards ceremony and more. The keynote speaker will be ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, and this year’s honorees include Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe and Bishop George Edward Battle Jr. of the historic A.M.E. Zion Church. The foundation will also recognize several programs and organizations that share the same passion and commitment to positively impact the lives of youth including Johnson C. Smith University, the Police Activities League and United Way of Central Carolinas.
“The Chris Canty Foundation is excited about working with youth in the City of Charlotte,” says Joseph Canty, President/Chairman of Chris Canty Foundation. “It is an absolute privilege for me and my brother to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Charlotte’s youth, one child at a time.”
Chris Canty of the New York Giants, who is the founder of the Chris Canty Foundation and recently named 2011 New York United Way Man of the Year, has rallied the support of several current and former NFL players who will be in attendance for this spectacular evening of fellowship and philanthropy. Other special invited guests include well-known individuals from the music and entertainment industries.
The Champions Gala is a not to be missed event, tickets are available now at http://thechampionsgala.eventbrite.com/. Individual tickets are $100.00 and tables are still available for purchase. If you are interested in sponsoring and making an impact in a child’s life, please visit www.chriscantyfoundation.com for available sponsorship opportunities. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this event will benefit the foundation’s educational, athletic and mentoring programs for the youth in our community. Corporate sponsors of the Champions Gala 2011 include title sponsor Wells Fargo and Lance, Inc.
For more information, to make a donation or to volunteer go to www.chriscantyfoundation.com. For media inquiries or interview requests, contact Jameka Whitten at 704.261.5290 or Jameka@jswmediagroup.com.
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About The Chris Canty Foundation
The Chris Canty Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the total development of youth in our communities. Our goal is to utilize the platform of sports to affect positive change in the lives of children through mentoring, educational programs, and physical activities thus promoting health and well being. We seek to inspire our youth to be in service to our communities and our communities to be in service to our youth by providing support to these initiatives. www.chriscantyfoundation.com
