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UNICEF And The Boston Celtics Team Up For 'A Night For Haiti'
by UNICEF
March 12 |
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The U.S. Fund for UNICEF will honor the Boston Celtics with its Children's Champion Award at A Night for Haiti on March 25 at the House of Blues. The event, co-chaired by Tiffany Ortiz and Brandi Garnett, will feature a reception, a special performance by Boyz II Men, a live auction with special guest auctioneer Boston Celtics Forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis, and an award presentation to the Boston Celtics.
The Boston Celtics organization and its fans raised $100,000 through in-game donations from fans to help aid the on-going relief efforts from the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Boston Celtics players, coaches, staff and fans contributed $50,000 to that amount, which was then matched by the team's Shamrock Foundation. Additionally, the Celtics Women's Group created a public service announcement featuring all Celtics players and Head Coach Doc Rivers encouraging people to donate to the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Individual tickets for the event begin at $500. All proceeds from the evening's corporate sponsorship and ticket sales will benefit UNICEF's programs for children in Haiti.
The Children's Champion Award is presented by the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to public figures who strive to make a difference for children throughout the world. Past honorees include the late Audrey Hepburn for her advocacy and achievements for children in the developing world; Nelson Mandela for his commitment to making the world a safe and peaceful place for children in South Africa and globally; H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan for her efforts to eliminate landmines worldwide; Princess Caroline of Hanover for her work promoting and protecting children's rights worldwide; and Red Sox star David Ortiz for his efforts to establish a pediatric cardiac care unit in the Dominican Republic. Most recently, President Paul Kagame and First Lady Madame Jeannette Kagame of Rwanda were honored for their achievements in education and gender parity for children of their country.
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