Andre Agassi’s 11th Annual Grand Slam for Children Event

Jewels and Pinstripes is creating Celebrity Gift Bags for one of the largest charity events in the country. Since 1995, the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children event has raised over $62 million, of which every penny goes directly to benefit underprivileged, abused or at-risk children in the Las Vegas community. The 11th Grand Slam for Children, presented by Genworth Financial, is taking place on October 7, 2006. Please click here for fact sheet.

EXPECTED RECIPIENTS:   Ellen DeGeneres, John Mayer, Phil Collins, Counting Crows and Sarah McLachlan have been confirmed for this year and many more names to be announced. 

NUMBER OF GIFT BAGS: 50

DEADLINE: All items need to be recieved in Vegas by October 3, 2006.  All products must be approved. Click here for submission form.

PRESS: Press relase will be sent mentioning all companies names. Possible television and magazine giveway.

Last year, The gift bag was on The Insider television show. Click here for details.

Some of the items were featured in Us Weekly from the event last year.
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AUCTION: The autographed gift bag will be auctioned on www.charityfolks.com.

PHOTOS: For event pictures taken by WireImage click here. To see more pictures of last year’s event click here.

contact: Please contact julie@jewelsandpinstripes.com for additional information including fees.

ABOUT GRAND SLAM FOR CHILDREN:

Since 1995, this event has raised over $62 million, of which every penny goes directly to benefit underprivileged, abused or at-risk children in the Las Vegas community. All expenses are underwritten so that the maximum amount of the funds can go towards local educational and recreational programs aimed to change the lives of these children. a city already known for big-name entertainment, the Grand Slam for Children® takes center stage by presenting a star-studded evening at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. In past concerts, some of the biggest names in entertainment have included Sheryl Crow, Celine Dion, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Gloria Estefan, Mick Fleetwood, David Foster, Josh Groban, Don Henley, Faith Hill, India.Arie, Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, Jay Leno, John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Tim McGraw, Brian McKnight, Martina McBride, Dennis Miller, Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Ray Romano, Carlos Santana, Seal, Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, Tears for Fears, Luther Vandross, Robin Williams, and Usher, Stevie Wonder, among others. It has become the largest single fund-raising event ever held in Las Vegas.