Stars Added To Harmony And Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game To Benefit Autism & Promote Peace

May 12, 2012 - PRLog -- NEWPORT BEACH, CA – May 12, 2012 – The Orange County skies will shine brightly on May 19th as stars participate in the Harmony and Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA. Designed to benefit autism charities and promote anti-bullying against those who are different, Harmony and Hoops will showcase former NBA players, actors, recording artists, and others who are “about peace,” and is part of World Peace Day activities.

“Individuals with autism are often the victims of bullying and violence. This event is a testimony to the power of uniting as one voice against violence and for peace,” said Tina Marie Tyler, Founder, The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities and Creator, Harmony and Hoops.

Scheduled to Appear:

Dennis Rodman – NBA Hall of Fame Member
Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs – Former WBO Heavyweight Champion
Coach Jim Cleamons – Ten-time NBA Champion, former coach for the Lakers and the Chicago Bulls
Coach Penny Marshall - Director, producer, actress, sports enthusiast
Jamaal Wilkes – Four-time NBA Champion, Three-time NBA All-Star, NBA Hall of Fame member
Norm Nixon – Two-time NBA Champion, Two-time NBA All-Star, LA Lakers and LA Clippers
Craig Hodges - Two-time NBA Champion, Chicago Bulls
Sam Cassell - NBA All-Star and All-NBA team member
Michael Cage – Former NBA player, Los Angeles Clippers
Sam Williams – Former NBA player, Philadelphia 76ers, President of the National Basketball Retired Players Association – LA Chapter
Sean Higgins – Former NBA player, San Antonio Spurs
Master P – Founder, No Limit Records, producer
Warren G – Rapper, producer
Kathy Hilton – Hilton Hotel heiress, fashion designer
Clifton Powell – Actor, producer, director
Jeremy Sumpter – Actor, “Peter Pan” and “Friday Night Lights”
Assad Ali – Son of boxing great Muhammad Ali
Texas Battle – Actor, “The Bold and the Beautiful” and MTV’s “Death Valley"
Alexis Bellino – Member of “Housewives of Orange County”
Matthew Fahey – Actor, MTV’s, “Awkward”
Damien Haas – Actor, Disney Channel’s “So Random”
Carlon Jeffery – Actor, Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”
Lauren London – Actress, “90210”, “Madea’s Big Happy Family”
Jordan Newt – Young Hollywood YouTube Star
Cast Members of “Housewives of Beverly Hills

Ticket prices for this charity event are: $15 General Seating; $25 Premier Seating; $50 VIP Courtside Seating + VIP Lounge All-Access. To purchase tickets visit www.harmonyandhoops.com.

Proceeds from Harmony and Hoops will benefit Autism Speaks, For OC Neurodevelopmental Center (part of CHOC/UCI Healthcare System), ReachBack LA - Inner-City Health Program, and The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities.

About The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities
The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities focuses on individuals, families, and other nonprofit organizations, supporting those with autism, a mental disorder, or epilepsy. Through high-profile events and a passionate blend of entertainment industry professionals and generous corporate support, The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities raises funds and awareness for individuals and families struggling with a disability. Veteran broadcast journalist, Tina Marie Tyler, founded The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities in 2011, after years of advocating for her son who has autism, and for herself and others with depression or epilepsy. Current events include: Harmony and Hoops, NConcert4Autism, and Muscle Beach Venice.