By all accounts the 1st Annual Andre Gurode Celebrity Weekend was a huge success thanks to the Center of Attention Foundation teaming up with Promise House.
“Promise House is a program that offers numerous different services for young people,” said Promise House client Lorena Watson.
Dallas Cowboys Andre Gurode has moved from the center of the field to the center of attention to raise money for underprivileged youth.
“I think anytime that you’re in the spotlight you should do something to give back to the community,” said Dallas Cowboys Center Andre Gurode. “Tonight we’re having a Casino Night and tomorrow we’re having the kickball tournament.”
With the Casino Night a fund raising success the charity activities shifted to the kickball field at Sportsplex at Valley View in Dallas.
“I’m not a celebrity,” said Dallas Cowboys Tight End Martellus Bennett. “I’m just a guy whose blessed enough to do a hobby for his way of living so whatever you can do to help the kids. It’s all about the kids.”
“I get to let my inner child out right now and place some kickball,” said Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Sam Hurd. “I haven’t done this in years. I want to still see if I got it.”
“We come to win,” said Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Patrick Crayton. “We’re not taking any prisoners. It’s for a good cause but I’m to competitive to just get out here and play just for fun.”
“For a lot of these kids they have a lot of negative stuff going on in their lives,” said Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten. “To be able to put a smile on their face to really teach them and encourage them that’s what it’s really all about.”
Gurode kicked the game winning kick to win the kickball game. This topped off the Center of Attention Foundation’s Celebrity Weekend all benefiting the youngsters of Promise House.
“We’ll most definitely think about doing this again next year,” said Gurode.
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July 20th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Great article and story….and who doesnt love kickball!!
July 21st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Uplifting story with a great message. The players sincerity and compassion were revealed by the great reporting. Our responsibility as members of the human race, celebrity or everyperson, to make the world a better place. This reporter is making that happen
July 21st, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Giving is always better than receiving. You can see this by the smiles on the Cowboys faces. Thanks for this report and showing there are athletes who still care.
July 24th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I am happy to hear that the youth is getting support I love supporting the youth we make a difference in their lives.
August 2nd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Excellent job of reporting and highlighting such a worthy cause! The world needs more wonderful coverage like this!
January 5th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
My family and I was there, and we all enjoyed it! It wa great to see all of the Dallas Cowboys come out and cutt loose. Thanks, and we cannot wait until this years event! Two Thumbs UP!