Everone,
I am spearheading this unique Autism fund raiser taking place the 2nd
weekend in September of 2008. The majority of all proceeds go for
Autism research and education. Should your schedule permit, we would
be honored if you would take part in the event. We have teamed up
with
the charity TACA - Talk About Curing Autism and would greatly
appreciate your attendance.
The following is a brief description of the fund raiser event
planned:
"CELEBRITY PINBALL TOURNAMENT & ARCADE GAME SHOW=94
Before video games there was PINBALL. Pinball has been a piece of
Americana since the 1930=92s. It is a part of the very fabric of what
makes us American. Each machine is an art form in its own right and
also an incomparable family entertainment device. Pinball machines
can also be very stimulating for all types of kids (whether on the
spectrum or not). So, unlike the typical black tie fund raiser (where
the kids are left at home with the nanny), this one will be the type
where the whole family can take part in this family friendly event!
We are expecting hundreds of arcade games and pinball machines to be
donated for the show by collectors and enthusiasts. Conveniently
located near LAX in Los Angeles, CA, historic Hollywood Park is on-
board and is providing us with a first class facility!
We are intending the weekend long event will be catered and be open
to
the public. It would operate as a pay at the door show to access all
the games in free-play mode. A donation would be required for
entering the pinball tournament.
Many celebrities have expressed interest in participating and we are
currently in talks with many more including, =93Slash=94 from Guns =91n=92
Roses, Toni Braxton, Ronnie James Dio, Steven Tyler, Steve Vai, Jenny
McCarthy, Howard Stern, Hugh Hefner, Guy Fieri, Jeff Gordon, Mark &
Brian (KLOS), Nicholas Cage, Elvira, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, James
Denton, John Cryer, Herme Sadler and others. Billy Bush and Tony
Potts, host of =93Access Hollywood=94 have also expressed interest in
participating which almost ensures us that the "Access Hollywood"
production team will be on hand to cover the event. Needles to say,
it appears that the publicity machine will be in full swing for this!
A feature-length do***entary is also planned. I will be directing
the
production of the =93making of=94 the show as well as covering the
tournament itself. We are also negotiating with a number of
different
companies to donate merchandise and equipment. Those include
Panavision, Pro-Power, The Habit, Budget Car & Truck Rentals,
Allstate, Starbucks, Body Glove and more.
We are still in the planning stages but the sup****t, encouragement
and
response from everyone has been overwhelming. Our website is now
online, www.celebritypinball4autism.org although content is still
being added. We would really appreciate your participation and know
that your involvement will contribute in a huge way and help make
this
event a tremendous success!
Please call me anytime should you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and we look forward to
seeing you in September!
Sincerely,
Steven J. Winslow
Founder and Director, =93Celebrity Pinball Tournament & Arcade Game
Show=94
(818) 371-8266
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