CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT XVIII: WINNING THE FIGHT FOR CHARITIES
 

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WHAT:  Celebrity Fight Night is a star-studded evening presented in honor of featured guest, Muhammad Ali, who will be celebrating his 70th birthday in 2012. Celebrities and professional athletes from all over the U.S. unite for an action-packed night filled with incredible live auction items and musical performances by many of today’s brightest stars. Celebrating its 18th year, the Celebrity Fight Night gala is held to raise money for charities.

WHY:  To benefit the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute as well as numerous other charities.

WHO: Celebrity Fight Night is proud to announce Grammy Award-winning leading lady of country music Reba McEntire will return as the evening’s emcee for the seventh consecutive year. Grammy winner Lionel Richie is confirmed to perform, as well as Jackie Evancho, Miley Cyrus and Sinbad. In addition, 16-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, David Foster, will serve as Musical Director for his 13th year. Many more performers will be announced soon.

In 1994, long-time Arizona resident and businessman, Jimmy Walker founded Celebrity Fight Night in hopes of raising money for local charities through a premier event. Each year, Celebrity Fight Night attracts first-class celebrities from the sports and entertainment worlds.

HISTORY:                             Recognized as one of the nation’s elite charity events, this power-packed evening leaves a lasting impression on attendees and provides significant dollars for various charities. In 17 years, Celebrity Fight Night has raised more than $70 million.

WHEN:                                  Saturday, March 24, 2012
                                                5 p.m.

WHERE:                                JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

TICKETS:                              Individual tickets range from $2,000 - $5,000

RESERVATIONS:               (602) 956-1121