SSD Co Founder Crystal Fambrini with Man of The Night NFL Star Matt Reinhart at his 4th Annual Bowling For Charity Event. Photo Credit: Erin Reinhart.
Arizona Cardinals Foootball Star Matt Leinart made his NFL friends break out their check books at his 4th annual Bowling For Charity Event at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood, California. No joke. He is so passionate about his charity, the Matt Leinart Foundation, that he got on a mic in the middle of the bowling lanes and started calling out names. He wanted his friends to support his Los Angeles based football league for kids in need. And immediately New Orleans Saints Player Reggie Bush is asking for a pen as he knows his good friend means business. Then, Tennesse Titans Quarterback Vince Young quickly donates $5,000.
Next, it’s 24 year old Tennessee Titans star Chris Johnson‘s turn to get called out. ”You’re gonna land a big contract,” Leinart yelled half jokingly. Johnson just won an ESPY Award the previous night for Breakthrough Athlete.
Chris Johnson getting called out by Leinart to break out his check book and write a check for "just $5,000." Photo credit: Crystal Fambrini.
I liked NFL and Reality Star Terrell Owens in a pop of lavender. Don't you? Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Leinhart thanked the packed house who came out to the bowling event and said that, “this year is the biggest yet.” Two tickets to Superbowl 2011 were auctioned off for $8,000 in between bowling time.
I challenged Giants Player Ramses Barden to a round of bowling (yes that’s right, just a round, I’m too ADD for anything more than that). And made him strike his best bowling pose…
Giants Player Ramses Baden. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
And I learned an interesting fact, that I will for sure bring up next NFL season at a bar, maybe to start up in a conversation or something, I like fun facts. Ok here it is….
Fun Fact: Ranses Baden is the tallest wide receiver in the NFL standing at 6 Foot 6 Inches.
Did you know that? Yep, go ahead, you can take that and tweet it.
While superstar athletes and guests bowled, a silent auction was also happening to help raise money.
Just some of the items being auctioned off to support Matt's charity. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Also part of the silent auction, The God Father Sound Track Autographed By The Filmmakers and Stars. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Sex and The City Soundtrack Autographed By The Stars, also included in the silent auction. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Sponsors for the event included Samsung, Fiji Water, Express Clothing, to name a few.
Elizabeth Rosselle, of Rosselle Jewelry Line and CEO of musicwire.tv with Kristen Brockman with stylit.tv. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Diamond Importer Runal Shah, pictured here, designed this necklace for his Metal Noir Line. It's 160 carats of black diamonds worth at least $65,000. It's no secret that sport stars love the bling. Don't we all? (conflict free ofcourse) Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
Live It Productions International put on the event for the foundation. Live It Productions Owner Charlie Venturi told me the event was a big success because Matt has such a big heart and that, ” I have gone to Matt’s camp and it’s amazing to see the smiles on these kids.” Charlie continues to say, “I can’t believe how excited they get when Matt gives them their own football. It’s simply amazing.”
Charlie Venturi, of Live It Productions International. Photo Credit: Crystal Fambrini.
100 percent of the money raised at the event goes towards the Matt Leinhart Foundation, click here for more information.
