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Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 2008/01/07 - Entertainers and Athletes join forces with “Hercules” Kevin Sorbo during Super Bowl week for a Celebrity Golf Classic for a Phoenix local charity – Kids Sports Stars, on Wednesday January 30 – 31 2008 at Talking Stick Golf Course.
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This event is open to the Public and benefits the non-profit Kids Sports Stars (KSS) organization whose programs combat obesity in children through school based education and physical activity challenges... “Obesity is the number one health problem facing America today. One out of every three kids is obese and as a group they will be the first generation to have an expected life span shorter than their parents.” says Ruann Ernest, PhD and Board Director of Kids Sports Stars.
KIDS SPORTS STARS (“KSS”) will receive a percentage of the event's net profits. KSS’s mission is to motivate and educate kids to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, using the power of sports and fitness. They focus on the evaluation and support of quality school based programs which educate kids and their families on healthy eating and challenge them to achieve some sport activity like walking/running a marathon over four months or virtually hiking the trails of the Grand Canyon. The Phoenix-based Kids Sports Stars, a non-profit organization, was established by a group of Phoenix area residents and businesspeople who wanted to give back in the community by addressing the epidemic of inactivity and unhealthy eating by our youth.
This Celebrity Golf Classic begins with a Pairings Party, Wednesday January 30, 2008. The party is set in the “Rat Pack” era of jazz, poker, cigars, wine & spirits, and find food at a new restaurant opening in Phoenix; The Duce. The next day will feature an 18-hole golf tournament at Talking Stick Golf Course where fans will have the opportunity to watch and walk along side celebrities not typical at other golf tournaments. Entertainment stars, professional athletes and hall of fame athletes will compete for prizes, trips and bragging rights.
“We will have over 40 top athletes and celebrities helping us to raise money to support this program”, says Gigi Rock, Promotions Director and owner of Gigi Rock Productions that is coordinating the charity event. Partial list of Celebrity invites: Actors: Kevin Sorbo, Ed Marinaro, John Aston, Musicians: Alice Cooper, Olympians: Mike Eruzione, Bode Miller, Dan Jansen, NFL: Billy Cundiff, Dave Krieg, Jim McMahon, Sterling Sharpe, Dwight Clark, Child Prodigy Golfer and Performer, Lil’ Jordan, MLB , Roger Clemens, CFL: John Congemi, and many more, go to the website to learn more about this event.
Kevin Sorbo became known internationally when he landed the role of Hercules the Legendary Journeys from 1995 to 1999. The series was a huge ratings success throughout different countries making this his most famous and best known role. In 1999, he played the starring role of Captain Dylan Hunt in the science-fiction drama series Andromeda from 2000 to 2005. He also played the leading role in the fantasy film Kull the Conqueror (1996). He then appeared in the direct-to-video film Walking Tall 2 which is a sequel to the 2004 film Walking Tall. In 2006 he played a recurring role on the final season of The O.C and guest-starred in the sitcom Two and a Half Men. He is also set to reprise his role in another upcoming direct to video sequel to Walking Tall titled Walking Tall 3. He most recently starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Avenging Angel, co-starring his real life wife Sam Sorbo. He also guest starred as a bounty hunter in the midseason finale of season 2 of USA network series Psych.
For more information about the Kevin Sorbo Celebrity Golf Classic.
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