(St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) - Hollywood star, Brian White, has partnered with NFL Super Bowl Champion and Youth Lifeline America’s Founder, Roland Williams, to announce that the Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend will take place on July 22-25, 2010 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. This dynamic event will be an annual charity fundraiser and recognize prominent members in the entertainment community, executives, and politicians. Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend will kick off its first press conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 3PM (EST) at the Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Resort.
The Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend is a unique four-day event where celebrities and executives will compete head-to-head in golf, poker, and basketball to benefit their favorite charitable causes. When not competing, this weekend will feature exclusive VIP parties and community outreach on the island and beyond. Several supporters from Hollywood and the U.S. Virgin Islands have come forward to support the program including; Department of Tourism Commissioner Beverly Nicolson Doty, Senator Adlah ‘Foncie’ Donastorg, Forrest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, John Cena, Eva Longoria, Channing Tatum, Gladys Knight, Columbus Short, Leanne Tweeden, Ray Romano, Mary J. Blige, Morris Chestnut, Jaime Pressly, Gabrielle Union and several others.
“The term ‘Helping Hands’ inspires members of our community to be proactive and take the necessary steps to make a difference with several people that are in need of inspiration and motivation in their lives,” comments actor Brian White.
The Helping Hands Celebrity Weekend will include charitable partners; WARM2Kids Charitable Foundation (www.WARMFoundation.org)
About Youth Lifeline America:
Youth Lifeline America was developed in 1999 by retired NFL great Roland Williams. Youth Lifeline America provides powerful influences of arts, entertainment, sports and celebrity to empower youth. Youth Lifeline America began its expansion across the nation, inspiring thousands of athletes, entertainers and business professionals to make a difference in communities across the nation and beyond.
About WARM2Kids Foundation:
WARM2Kids (We’re All Role Models 2 Kids) connects socially conscious celebrities, corporations and community organizations to create a support network that helps teens, families and youth leaders reach their full potential. Based on the premise, ‘We’re All Role Models’, the WARM2Kids mission is to eliminate silent suffering by informing, instructing and inspiring youth and families to make positive life decisions. WARM2Kids was co-founded by former Boston Celtic and philanthropist, M.L. Carr. Actor, Brian White has served as Ambassador of Celebrity Relations for the foundation since 2005.
For More Information:
www.helpinghandscelebrityweekend.org
Media Contact:
Laura Wright, publicist at Avid Exposure, (310) 358-9232 or PR@avidexposure.com
