Look To The Stars News: Jason David's Corner Foundation

James Denton To Play Celebrity Charity Golf For Kidney Disease

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jason David’s Corner Foundation (JDCF) announced today that actor James Denton, best known for playing Mike Delfino in the television series Desperate Housewives, will join its 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to help raise funds for the fight against kidney disease.

The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Industry Hills Golf Club in Industry Hills, CA. Denton is part of a roster of celebrities and professional athletes who are committed to promoting awareness and the prevention of a disease that affects more than 20 million Americans today.

Ironically, in the most recent episodes of Desperate Housewives called “Searching” Denton’s character, Mike Delfino, a plumber married to Susan Mayer, played by Teri Hatcher, supports his wife when she learns that her dialysis treatment is not working and is in need of a kidney transplant, or else, she will die.

NFL's Jason David Speaks To Student Athletes

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Former NFL player Jason David spoke to student-athletes of color at the Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Club Nokia at LA Live. The event was staged by Entertainment & Sports Plus in an effort to share with more than 200 local high school student athletes the many non-playing career opportunities in and around sports.

With a view towards encouraging/motivating students to do better academically and develop viable alternatives to a long shot professional playing career, David was honored to speak at the event.

“While playing in the NFL I faced a lot of challenges but with hard work, talent, and persistence I was able to thrive is the professional sports world,” stated Jason David. “I am honored to have been asked to mentor at this event and will hopefully provide guidance by encouraging youth to see the importance in education and by inspiring the youth to want work hard, be persistent, and get in the habit of setting goals.”

NFL Great Hosts Celebrity Charity Golf Classic

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Jason David’s Corner Foundation (JDCF) held its Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Friday June 25, 2010 at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Pasadena Simi Valley. The day brought together a kidney transplant recipient, Geronimo Hernandez, as well as a kidney donor, ABC7 news anchor Phillip Palmer.

Mr. Hernandez received a kidney transplant from his brother is 2004. Mr. Palmer donated a kidney to his long time friend in 2007. Both men were honorary golfers at the classic. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for kidney disease research and awareness. In only its second year, the golf classic has managed to raise its participant level and sponsorships.

NFL Star Announces Charity Golf Tournament

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Jason David’s Corner Foundation (JDCF) has announced its annual celebrity weekend featuring the 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Friday, June 25, and the 5th Annual Youth Football Skills Camp on Saturday, June 26.

The golf classic will be held at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley and the football skills camp will be held at Charter Oak High School in Covina.

NFL Players Tee Off Against Kidney Disease

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +0000

When Jason David lost his cousin to kidney disease in 2007, he wanted to do everything in his power to not only raise awareness about the life-threatening disease, he wanted to do something to help out someone in his community battling the disease.

“My cousin, Shay, endured many surgeries before he passed away,” David said. “Shay never gave up and fought through all of his surgeries while battling kidney disease. It is important to me that I continue his fight for the sake of others who battle kidney disease.”