Look To The Stars News: Andy Roddick Foundation

Choose Elton John's Set List For Charity Concert

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0000

Elton John is set to perform at Andy Roddick’s charity gala in November, and YOU can choose his set list.

A new charity auction is offering two tickets to The Andy Roddick Foundation gala at the Hilton Hotel in Austin, TX on November 30, 2009 at 6:30pm with seating at the head table with Andy Roddick and possibly Elton John. In addition, the winning bid will choose the set of songs Elton will sing at the gala. This amazing package also includes a two nights stay at the Austin Hilton Hotel.

Andy Roddick’s foundation is a non profit, nonsectarian organization. Simply put, it is their mission to raise funds and distribute them to institutions that care for children who have been abused, have catastrophic illnesses, and are at risk for neglect. Some of their recipients are Kids In Distress, A Safe Haven for Newborns, A Glimmer of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, KIPP Austin College Prep, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center of South Florida, Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund, Here’s Help, Settlement Home, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, Back to Basics Angel Fund, Tiger Fund, Deliver the Dream, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

“Serving Children Today For Tomorrow” defines everything they do to help unprivileged children and their families by giving them a reason to smile during difficult times so they can regain their strength, mend their spirits and be healthy children and families. Their vision is about describing the cultural environment in which they imagine children to be cared for and raised; It is not a one, five, or ten year goal- it is a goal for all generations.

The auction closes October 22, and can be accessed here.

Andy Roddick To Rock N' Racquet For Children

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Tennis star Andy Roddick will be joined by Serena Williams, John Isner, and Caroline Wozniacki for a series of exhibition tennis matches to raise money for the Andy Roddick Foundation over the next few days.

The ICAP Rock-N-Racquets event will be held on December 12,13, and 14 and will be emceed by Wayne Bryan, father of top U.S. doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan, with musical performances by Chamberflow, Dennisha Duncan and DJ K-Dogg.

“A lot of tennis events tell you to be quiet,’’ said Roddick. “We tell you to not be quiet.”

This will be the fifth time the event is staged, with funds going to institutions that care for children who are neglected, abused, at risk or with catastrophic illnesses.

“If we can alter the course of someone’s life at an early stage we could give them a chance for the rest of it,” said Roddick. “I didn’t need anything tragic to happen to get me motivated to help.”

The three events will be held in three different states – December 12 will see matches held at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky; December 13 will see matches played at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina; and December 14’s games will be held at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Each evening will feature matches between Roddick and Isner, Williams and Wozniacki, and then mixed doubles events.

More information about the games can be found at www.rocknracquets.com, and tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

Stars Line Up For Andy Roddick Annual Charity Event

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0000

Written by Delinda Lombardo

Andy Roddick is once again giving fans a chance to return his 155 mph serve during his annual Andy Roddick Foundation charity event.

The weekend will kick off Saturday, December 6th, with an evening gala at the Polo Club Boca Raton and culminate in a charity tennis exhibition on Sunday, December 7th. This year Roddick and the Bryan Brothers will be joined by 2008 Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams.

Sunday’s festivities at the Boca Pointe Country Club will begin with a Pro-Am Doubles tournament, where nine lucky people will have the chance to play with some of the world’s top-ranked tennis players.

There will be events for children, and at 1 p.m. a Pro-Celebrity Tennis Exhibition will be held. Immediately following the exhibition, people will have the chance to return Roddick’s record-breaking 155 mph serve.

Tickets will not be sold at the gate. These events take place rain or shine.

To purchase tickets please contact the Andy Roddick Foundation at 561-620-9449 or visit www.andyroddick.com.

Andy Roddick To Hold Charity Weekend

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Tennis champ Andy Roddick is to hold the 8th annual Andy Roddick Foundation Weekend in December.

To be held over two days – December 6 and 7 – at the Boca Pointe Country Club, the event will kick off with a special gala and cocktail reception, featuring a dinner and live auction. But it is Sunday’s events that will stir up the most interest with tennis fans: the day will begin with nine lucky people having the chance to play Pro-Am Doubles with some of the world’s top ranked tennis players. For younger fans, a special Andy Roddick Kid’s Zone will be set up, which will include sumo-wrestling, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, tennis activities, music and more. At 1 pm will be the highlight of the day: a Pro-Celebrity Tennis Exhibition, featuring Roddick, and Men’s Doubles champs Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan.

Roddick established the Andy Roddick Foundation to raise funds for institutions that care for children who are neglected, abused, at risk or with catastrophic illnesses – and with both Elton John and Lance Armstrong on its Board of Directors, the foundation is well-known for its fundraising ability.

This year’s Andy Roddick Foundation Weekend will benefit a number of charities close to the tennis star’s heart, including Habitat For Humanity, Kids in Distress, Here’s Help, Deliver the Dream, and many more.

Courtside tickets to December 7’s exhibition match are $100 each; VIP Canopy tickets are $75 each; Reserved tickets are $50 each; and General Admission tickets are $25 each. Children, under age 12, are complimentary in the Reserved and General Admission sections only and receive a free gift when accompanied by a paid adult. To book tickets – which go on sale on August 4 – visit www.andyroddick.com.

Time's 100 - Tribute To Andre Agassi By Andy Roddick

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:26:29 -0000

Tennis star Andy Roddick wrote about Andre Agassi’s generous spirit for this year’s Time 100 list:

“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” —Arthur Ashe

“Arthur could well have been talking about [”Andre Agassi":http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/209-andre-agassi]. We are all aware of his tennis accomplishments, the brilliance and flash of his career. It’s impossible to forget his epic U.S. Open victories, and also—though he might want us to forget—the mullet and acid-washed jeans. But the greater challenge for an athlete is to have a positive impact away from the cameras. I’ve been privileged to witness firsthand Andre, 38, do just that.

“When I was 17 years old, we were on a flight together. I was very nervous, but Andre was kind and encouraged me to ask him questions. When I asked about his biggest regret, I expected some answer related to our profession. Instead he said it was not starting [”his charitable foundation":http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/41-andre-agassi-charitable-foundation] earlier. I was shocked that a person who has set such a high bar for athletic philanthropy still felt like he could do more. But that is Andre.

“There are most likely plenty of kids at Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, a model K-12 charter school for disadvantaged children in Las Vegas, who have never watched a match of his. I promise you that Andre could not care less. He would rather be viewed as the man who gives them dreams and opportunities.”

Roddick is the No. 1 tennis player in the U.S., and has his own foundation, which raises funds for children in need.

Tennis Star Roddick Takes Time for Charity

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:33:21 -0000

Written by Delinda Lombardo

If you think Andy Roddick spends all his free time on the tennis court, think again. He may be ranked 5th in the world on the court, but the tennis star is slowly inching his way to the number one spot in terms of giving back to the community.

Next month will see the third annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Gala, and Roddick will be joined by music icon Sir Elton John. Roddick will host the evening’s festivities, which will include an auction, dinner and an intimate concert with Elton John. Executive Chef Mark Dayanandan, winner of this year’s Diamond Chef Award, will be creating a special dinner for the Gala.

The event takes place on October 14th, 2007 at the Hilton Austin and will benefit several organizations in Austin and central Texas. For sponsorship opportunities and more information contact the Andy Roddick Foundation at (561) 620-9449 or check out www.arfoundation.org.

On October 3rd in San Antonio Texas, Roddick will be at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Andy Roddick Youth Tennis Program. The event will begin at 3:30 PM at the tennis courts of Our Lady of the Lake University and Andy will take to the courts for roughly a half an hour.

The Andy Roddick Youth Tennis Program first launched at the Cleto Elementary School in early September. The Program was well received by over one hundred participants who have been attending weekly tennis clinics and speaker sessions focused on nutrition, academics, life values, social interactions and mentor relationships.

On April 26, 2007, Andy Roddick, and the Andy Roddick Foundation received the Arthur Ashe Prestigious Leadership Award from the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health for their dedication to improving the lives of children in need. And would you be surprised to learn that Roddick is the first male tennis player to receive this award?

Founded in 2000, the Andy Roddick Foundation has raised over six million dollars for various Southern Florida and Austin based children’s organizations. The nonprofit Andy Roddick Foundation strives to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children based on the principles of respect for family, education and morality.

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