May 18-19, 2008

Join us for a sizzling celebrity dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Uptown Charlotte on Sunday evening - to kick-off Athletes for Youth’s Celebrity Golf Charity Classic on the following day.

Join Dell Curry, Steve Smith and Jay Bilas and other celebrities & local dignitaries for an evening full of fun, excitement and absolute Sizzle. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. An awesome charity & silent auction will follow. Don’t miss your chance to bid on once in a lifetime auction items.

At 8:00 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House will provide an inviting and warm atmosphere in which you will be able to enjoy a savory culinary masterpiece comprised of the most delectable delights imaginable.

Celebrity Golf Classic

On Monday, experience a fun-filled day of leisure and golf on the beautiful courses at The Palisades Golf & Country Club.

Golf enthusiasts can join Dell Curry, Steve Smith & Jay Bilas for an exciting Celebrity Golf Classic. You can be a part of the paring of well-known athletes and celebrities with corporate foursomes to raise funds to enrich the lives of youth in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

To start off the day, enjoy a delicious catered breakfast. Spend the day with prospective clients, associates and celebrities enjoying a relaxing and entertaining day of golf and developing relationships for possible future business ventures. All golfers will receive "Exclusive" Golf Gift Bags, personally-sized golf shoes, and player & team photos with a celebrity.

To purchase tickets or to participate as a sponsor, please contact Dee Lynn at (704) 332-5437. To get additional information on the events, please click the following:
Celebrity Sizzle Info | Celebrity Golf Info.

All proceeds raised from these two events will go towards the mission of the Athletes United for Youth organization to establish and fund additional youth educational after- school and summer camp programs for underserved youth ages 7-16 in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg area; as well as, provide safe havens for youth susceptible to gang related or negative activities by keeping them off the streets during out-of-school hours 2-7 p.m.