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| Andre Agassi's ``Grand Slam for Children'' Serves Up Special Charity Auction on StubHub
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003-- Sheryl Crow, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, Faith Hill, BizVantage – Beyond the news: indepth on business, investment and technology. and Dennis Miller to Perform, Proceeds Benefit The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation(R) The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's "Grand Slam for Children(R)" has teamed with StubHub.com, the leader in secondary ticketing, to host an online charity auction and sell special ticket packages to the eighth annual, star-studded benefit held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on Saturday, October 4, 2003. Each winning bidder will receive two premiere seats, a commemorative program and an autographed photo of Andre Agassi. The evening includes a star-studded cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, live and silent auction, and intimate performances by Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, and Dennis Miller. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, which aims to change the lives of underprivileged, abused and "at-risk" children in the Las Vegas community by supporting local educational and recreational programs. "The Grand Slam for Children online charity ticket auctions at StubHub.com will raise significant amounts of money and awareness while giving music and sports fans uncommon access to a very special event," said Julie Pippenger, Executive Director of The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation. StubHub.com has powered ticket auctions for artists including Jewel, Ellen DeGeneres, Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, and the Eagles. These auctions have benefited such charities as Greenpeace, Musicians on Call, Musicians Assistance Program, Equality Now, and the World Wildlife Foundation. By working directly with artists and their management, StubHub.com is able to provide fans unprecedented access to great tickets and special experiences. "The Grand Slam for Children plays a special role in the lives of many at-risk children in the Las Vegas community," said Eric Baker, President of StubHub. "We are privileged to contribute to the fundraising efforts for such a wonderful and star-studded event." About StubHub StubHub.com is a website where users can bid on premium live event tickets and packages that cannot be purchased elsewhere. The website is also a safe, secure, convenient and fun online destination where anyone can buy or sell tickets to any event. With the latest in Internet security technology and live customer service, StubHub.com guarantees the successful outcome of every fan-to-fan ticket transaction it handles. On the Web: www.StubHub.com. About The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation was created to provide recreational and educational opportunities for at-risk boys and girls. The Foundation strives to assist those underprivileged, abandoned and abused children who may be deprived of basic options in life. The Foundation funds a combination of emotional, physical and academic programs designed to enhance a child's character, self-esteem and career possibilities. About The Grand Slam for Children The eighth annual benefit, October 4, 2003 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, aims to raise money for at-risk youth. Every penny raised will directly benefit underprivileged, abused and "at-risk" children in the Las Vegas community. All expenses are underwritten so that all the money raised goes toward local educational and recreational programs that aim to change the lives of these children. It has become the largest single fund-raising event held in Las Vegas.
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