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Mark Wahlberg Foundation Holds Charity Holiday Party

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0000

Heelys, Inc. played “Santa” this past weekend, as pairs of wheeled shoes were given to area youth at the 6th annual Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Holiday Party.

The event took place at The Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester, MA. Children from local chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs were also treated to a day of performances by the German-based dance team, the Flying Steps.  

“Over the past year we have had the privilege of working with the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation by donating Heelys across the country and taking part in these parties,” said Chris Harper, vice-president of retail at Heelys, Inc. “Heelys has always been a great gift for the holidays and the fact that more than 2000 deserving children nationwide have received our products makes these charity events all the more worthwhile.”

  Each year, the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation holds its annual Holiday Party to bring together Boston’s underprivileged youth and celebrate the holidays. While so many families are worrying about how to put food on the table, let alone presents under the tree, the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and Heelys gave families a chance to “Heel” and get their own pair of shoes. Also at the event, local schools are also presented with checks on behalf of the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation to fund important programs and pay for supplies.

Actor Mark Wahlberg established the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation to improve the quality of life for inner city youth through a working partnership with other youth organizations. The Foundation provides financial and community support to assist in making the dreams and ultimate potential of inner city youth become a reality.

Mark Wahlberg Launches Charity Auction

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Actor Mark Wahlberg is to launch a fantastic new online auction today, August 18, to raise money for The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation.

The auction will feature three lots: the chance for two people to play a round of golf with Wahlberg at a top golf course; the opportunity to join Entourage’s Adrian Grenier for a round of golf in Los Angeles; and a private batting lesson with baseball legend David Ortiz.

The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for inner city youth through a working partnership with other youth organizations. The Foundation provides financial and community support to assist in making the dreams and ultimate potential of inner city youth become a reality.

The auction runs until September 17 and can be accessed here.

Join Timbaland For The Gentlemen's Ball

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0000

Join GQ and The Gentlemen's Fund on October 15 for an exclusive fundraising event – The Gentlemen’s Ball – to celebrate and support all five 2008 Gentlemen’s Fund partner charities — MENC: The National Association for Music Education, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, The Alliance For Climate Protection, Hope North, and the Steve Nash Foundation.

The Gentlemen’s Fund was established to provide support and awareness for five cornerstones essential to men: opportunity, health, education, environment, and mentorship. A celebrity ambassador has been selected for each cornerstone, including Mark Wahlberg for opportunity, Steve Nash for health, Forest Whitaker for mentorship, Usher for the environment, and Timbaland for education.

The Gentlemen’s Ball will include cocktails and dinner, and a special performance from Timbaland. One ticket is $2,500 and admits 2 guests, and includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, full open bar, seated three-course dinner, live music performance, and chauffeured roundtrip car service to and from the Edison Ballroom (from one designated address within the New York Metro area only).

More information can be found at the Gentlemen’s Fund website.

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