Feb. 10, 2011: Make a Wish Charity Fundraiser

***EVENT ADVISORY/CALENDAR LISTING***

 Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado’s

“Sporting Affair” Tips Off Feb. 23, 2011

What:  The Sporting Affair Celebrity Waiter Dinner is a not-to-miss chance to rub elbows with Colorado sports personalities while making a difference in the life of child.

Colorado sports figures have a long history of making wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. At the Celebrity Waiter Dinner, they're stepping up to the plate once again by agreeing to serve the plates, then joining event guests for dinner, laughs and entertainment.

Recruits signed on to this year's roster include new CU Coach John Embree; Olympic skier and former NFL football player Jeremy Bloom; NFL free agent Darius Walker; Denver Nuggets' Al Harrington and J.R. Smith; Pablo Mastroeni, team captain of the Colorado Rapids; and four-time racquetball Olympic gold medalist Woody Clouse, David Treadwell, a former Denver Broncos and Pro Bowl placekicker, will serve as the event emcee, also courtesy of Effective Presentations www.effectivepresentations.com.

In addition to the celebrity dinner, the Sporting Affair offers an all-star auction lineup and dueling piano entertainment.

Klabzuba Oil & Gas is an MVP Sponsor of the Sporting Affair Celebrity Waiter Dinner.

When:      Wednesday, Feb. 23,2011

                                                          6 p.m.              Silent auction and cocktail hour

                                                          7:45 p.m.         Dinner with celebrity servers

                                                          9 p.m.              Entertainment and live auction

Where:    The Four Seasons Hotel, 1111 14^th St., Denver 80202

Tickets:   Tickets are $125 per person, $60 of which is tax deductible. Individuals may register for tickets by visiting http://www.wishcolorado.org. Questions should be directed to Patti Forsythe at 303-750-9474.  Sponsorship information contact Mike Fruciano 303-278-1265

Why:         The goal of the Sporting Affair is to raise funds that will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. An average wish costs $6,500.

Who:         Founded in 1983 as one of the nation’s first Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado has granted nearly 3,500 wishes to eligible children throughout Colorado. Its mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The foundation finances its endeavors through corporate sponsors, foundations, service clubs, fundraisers and individual contributions.