April 4th 2008
Today started with the 17th annual El Tour de Phoenix bike ride. I had participants of Team in training who rode 24 or 72 miles in honor of a very special little girl named Dominie Burwell. Over the past 5 years the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has been the beneficiary of the grand cycling event and I am very proud to have been a part of the experience. Last night Perimeter Bicycling even handed me a check for nearly $6000 during the dedication ceremony for the event.

Later that evening I was thankful to participate in one of the nation's elite charity events, Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of our featured guest, Muhammad Ali. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the country participate in a night filled with incredible Live Auction items and live musical performances by many of today's brightest stars.

This power-packed night of excitement not only leaves our audience with unforgettable memories each year, but more importantly, provides significant dollars for charities that help many people in need. Throughout Celebrity Fight Night's thirteen year history over $45 million has been raised with the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as the primary beneficiary. Numerous other charities have benefited and countless lives have been changed thanks to the tremendous generosity of our supporters. This year over 4 million dollars was raised.