Professional Athletes Raise Funds for Single Mom College Student Families

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sept. 3, 2015 - PRLog -- On Wednesday, September 16th, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will come alive with former and present Phoenix Suns players along with an assembly of NFL and MLB athletes to raise money for a local charity.

The occasion will be the 2nd Annual “Eddie Johnson and Friends – Hoops for Helping Hands for Single Moms” event.

Event host, Eddie Johnson, played 17 years in the NBA and is currently a TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns. He is also a motivational speaker and the author of “You Big Dummy!  An Athlete’s ‘SIMPLE’ Guide to a Successful Career.”  Johnson was raised by a single mom and has a passion to see single mom families succeed

“Eddie Johnson and Friends – Hoops for Helping Hands for Single Moms” will be an engaging, high energy, action-oriented event that will provide attendees an inside view of the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Highlights of the evening will include:

* Meet the Pro Segment (for those who purchase a Premium Guest Table).  Guests will visit over dinner and interact with a Pro about life as an NBA, NFL, or MLB player.

* Dinner and Drinks

* Compelling hoops competition between the pros including pay-to-play opportunities for the audience

* Entertaining stage games for the pros such as karaoke

* Fantastic silent auction items including a “Christmas at the Princess”- staycation package for 4, a dinner for 6 with chef Eddie Matney at “Eddie’s House” restaurant in Scottsdale, “Behind the Scenes Suns

* Basketball Experience with Eddie Johnson” and more

* An exciting stage program headlined by Lin Sue Cooney and Doug from the Arizona Sports 98.7’s “Doug and Wolf” show

* An opportunity to support a great cause at this unique and entertaining event.

Players hitting the court will include:  host Eddie Johnson, Alvan Adams, Lafayette “Fat”Lever, Andre Wadsworth, Michael Bankston, Eddie House, and more!

Event proceeds will benefit Helping Hands for Single Moms.  This local non-profit assists low-income single mom families while the mother pursues a college degree and financial independence. Helping Hands for Single Moms has helped hundreds of single moms succeed in college.

Various sponsorship levels are available as is the opportunity to purchase table seating for 10 or purchase individual seats.

For more information, or to reserve your table now, contact Chris at 602-796-7875. Online registration is at http://www.HelpingHandsForSingleMoms.org.

Date:  Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Location:  Fairmont Scottsdale Princess  7575 East Princess Drive Scottsdale, AZ  85255