Mario vs. Melo: Baltimore Celebs Host Weekend of Events (Sept. 3, 4 & 5)
Local NBA Star & R&B Singer Join Forces for Baltimore’s Youth
(BALTIMORE - Friday, August 28, 2009) – NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony and R&B Sensation Mario Barrett have joined forces on behalf of Baltimore’s young people. The two Baltimore-born celebrities will host the “Melo & Mario Face-Off Weekend” from Thursday, September 3rd to Saturday, September 5th, 2009. With an action-packed line-up, the weekend will feature both private and public events that will highlight both men’s foundations.
The kickoff press conference is on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4 pm at the Carmelo Anthony Center at 1100 E. Fayette Street. Attendees include Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. The highlight of this event is the distribution of school supplies to hundreds of Baltimore youths.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 3rd to Saturday, September 5th, 2009
WHERE:
Thursday, September 3rd at 4 pm
Kickoff Event
Carmelo Anthony Center
1100 E. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(Event open to the public. Hundreds of kids will receive back to school supplies.)
Friday, September 4th at 6:30 pm
Celebrity Bowling Event
Private Location
After-Party Fundraiser 10 pm
700 S. Caroline St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
(Event open to the public.)
Saturday, September 5th at 1 pm
Celebrity Softball Game
Ben and Esther Rosenbloom JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(Celebrity Friends and Political Officials square-off on the softball field.)
WHY:
Denver Nugget Star Carmelo Anthony and R&B artist Mario Barrett are hometown boys who are combining efforts to raise money for both of their foundations: “The Carmelo Anthony Foundation” and Mario’s “Do Right Foundation.” These foundations help underserved young people of Baltimore City. The weekend will consist of a kickoff event and softball game where Carmelo’s team and Mario's team will square-off to see who will be the victor for the weekend. From celebrity friends to political officials, everyone is participating in helping to raise funds for both foundations to continue their initiatives.
ABOUT THE “CARMELO ANTHONY FOUNDATION” AND “DO RIGHT FOUNDATION”
“The Carmelo Anthony Foundation” and Mario’s “Do Right Foundation” have been committed to giving back to Baltimore City children from the very beginning. Both young stars want to continue those efforts and felt it was a need to come together and combine resources for this fundraising weekend. These young stars are barely 25, but their commitment to Baltimore and its youth population is way beyond their years. In 2006, Carmelo Anthony was named by “The Giving Back Fund” as the 8th most philanthropic celebrity for that year. Mario’s struggle as a child dealing with a drug-addicted mother helped him form his foundation which aids kids dealing with the same issues. With their missions, they have come together and plan to collaborate on future common goals and projects for next year to further help youngsters pursue careers in music – particularly since Carmelo has a music label, “Krossover Entertainment”, and Mario is a R&B recording artist.
Media can contact Sonjie DeCaries at (P) 215.681.7097 or via email at sdecaires@verizon.net.
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