NBA Star Shawn Marion to Host Charity Poker TourneyEvent Will Benefit Multiple Charities and Takes Place in Scottsdale, Arizona on Jan. 30 |
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The NBA’s Shawn Marion was once the only player in the league ranked in the top 20 in points, rebounds, steals, blocks, field goal percentage, and minutes (2005-06 season). Known as one of the best all-round players in the NBA, his upcoming Hearts and Helmets Charity Poker Tournament, scheduled for Jan. 30 in
,
, shows that this Phoenix Suns forward is also an all-round person away from the court.
A slew of celebrities and sports stars are expected to attend. Festivities will run from 4:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., and, in addition to the poker tournament, there will be a live and silent auction for a variety of exclusive prizes and invitations. A few of these include Suns/Spurs floor seats, tickets to the Super Bowl, a private jet to
The benefiting charities are Brad Pitt’s Global Green USA Project for rebuilding
Tickets to attend this event are $1,000-per-person and the exact location will be provided upon registration. Organizers hope to raise more than $1 million for the charities at hand. For more information, or to register, click here.