Celebrity Fight Night to Raise Funds for Parkinson's Research and Ali Center
Saturday, March 28, 2009
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
Phoenix, Arizona
Recognized as one of the nation's elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night offers a star-studded evening presented in honor of featured guest, Muhammad Ali. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country participate in this night filled with incredible live auction items and live musical performances by today's brightest stars. Plus, the 2009 Celebrity Fight Night Awards will be presented in honor of those leaders in the sports, entertainment and business communities who best represent the qualities associated with the Champ and his fight to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Check out this year’s powerful line-up of celebrities that are sure to pack an entertaining punch!
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Guest of Honor
Muhammad Ali
Evening Host
Reba McEntire
Music Director
David Foster
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Celebrity Fight Night
Award Honorees
Forrest Whitaker
Kurt Warner
Michael Phelps
Stewart Rahr
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Entertainment
Jon Bon Jovi
Charice
Roy Firestone
Michael Johns
Lucia Micarelli
William Joseph
Ethan Bortnick
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Celebrating 15 years of philanthropy, Celebrity Fight Night has raised a total of over $52 million with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. Numerous other charities, including the Muhammad Ali Center, have benefited and countless lives have been changed thanks to the tremendous generosity of the many supporters of this event. For more information, go online to www.celebrityfightnight.org.
Live Auction
This exciting live auction will feature extravagant items on which to bid. This year's event includes opportunities to have dinner with such incredible stars as Josh Groban, Reba McEntire, LeBron James, and Muhammad Ali (among others). Also on the list is a paradise getaway aboard a luxury yacht, tickets to the NBA Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, and more! For a complete list of the 2009 auction items and further details, click here.
About the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute
As a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) at Barrow Neurological Institute provides diagnostic and treatment services, research, education and support for those whose lives have been touched by Parkinson’s disease. In addition to clinical services, the Center conducts extensive research in new medical and surgical treatments for Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.
In 2009, the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center will be moving into a new 9,100 square foot space in the Muhammad and Lonnie Ali Pavilion at the Barrow Neurological Institute. This new space will allow MAPC to expand their services to patients providing them with the quality care they need. The Center will include 10 exam rooms, a tremor exam room, a Botox treatment room, a tilt room to help evaluate patients with orthostatic hypertension, and a balance lab. The new facility will also feature treatment areas for physical, occupational, and speech therapy; space for education and recreation classes; a resource library with books, videos, and computers; and a store which will sell educational materials and equipment.
Activities of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center are funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The growth and success of the Center over the past year is due in part to the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation. For more information, please go online to www.maprc.com.