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Surfboard Auction at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
01.21.15
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel continues its commitment to supporting worthy causes with its Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction on display at the resort. The seasonal auction benefits Surfers Healing whose mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by introducing them to the therapeutic benefits of surfing.
The Holiday Surfboard Auction showcases a collection of unique and one-of-a-kind surfboards by acclaimed artists and musicians, master surfboard shapers and world-renowned surfers. The auction runs through noon on December 31, 2015 and can be found at BiddingforGood.com/SurfersHealing.
1 Ritz Carlton Drive in Dana Point. 949.240.2000
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Celebrity Bowling Tournament for Autism Support
01.20.15
You can help raise much needed funds for families impacted by autism at Eddie Guardado’s 4th annual Stars and Strikes celebrity bowling tournament and fundraiser on Sunday, January 25 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bowlmor Lanes at Anaheim Garden Walk.
The net proceeds generated by this star-studded event presented by the Eddie Guardado Foundation along with ACT Today! will be used to provide direct support and assistance to families who do not have the means to provide the necessary treatment, therapy and tools for their children impacted by autism.
“We are blessed to have our families, friends, MLB Community and all the sponsors come out every year for Stars and Strikes to make this such a successful event,” Former All-Star MLB pitcher, Eddie Guardado, who will soon be the bullpen coach for the Minnesota Twins says. "As parents of a child with autism, my wife and I know first-hand the expense and resources required to provide the necessary treatments and tools to help that child be successful.”
This year’s Stars & Strikes looks to be even bigger and better than ever before with more than 120 bowlers, over 30 celebrity athletes, actors and actresses, and live and silent auctions.
Sport celebs who will be mixing it up with bowlers and fans, will include:
Adam Melhuse - MLB Catcher (retired)
Adam Kennedy - Retired MLB Pitcher
Adrian Beltre - Texas Rangers, 3-Time All-Star
Chuck Finley - Retired MLB pitcher, Anaheim Angels
Eddie Guardado - 2-Time MLB All-Star Pitcher and Founder of Eddie Guardado Foundation
Erasmo Ramirez - Retired MLB Pitcher
Garret Anderson - Anaheim Angels, 3-Time All-Star
Gary Pettis – Houston Astros Coach, 5-Time Gold Glove Winner
Gary Matthews, Jr. - Retired MLB Player
Jacque Jones - MLB Outfielder (Retired), Olympic Bronze Medal winner (1996 Baseball)
Jake Ellenberger - USC Welterweight contender
Jered Weaver – Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Josh Hamilton - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5-Time All-Star
Kaitlin Sandeno - 4-Time Olympic Medalist- Swimming
Marlon Byrd -Cincinnati Reds
Matt Treanor - Retired MLB Player
Misty May-Treanor - 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist-Beach Volleyball
Ron Mahay - MLB pitcher (retired)
Scott Ullger - Minnesota Twins Coach
Torii Hunter - Minnesota Twins, 4-Time All-Star
Troy Percival - 4-Time All-Star Pitcher
Tyler Robertson - MLB player
For more information or to order tickets for the Stars & Strikes event, please contact Amy Zhang at 818.340.4010 or visit eddieguardadofoundation.org
Individual VIP Guest passes ($200) and spectator tickets ($150) as well as additional sponsorship opportunities starting at $2500 are also available.
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