Look To The Stars News: Andy Roddick Foundation

Andy Roddick And Elton John Raise Charity Cash

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The 6th annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Gala raised over one million dollars for children’s organizations last week at the ACL Live Moody Theater.

Andy was joined on the red carpet by his wife Brooklyn Decker, Terrell Owens, Fred Couples, James Blake, Bobby Bones, Mark Knowles and the Mayor of Austin, Lee Leffingwell.

The inspiring evening included a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction, an intimate performance by Elton John and after party hosted by SAP. Guests bid on one of a kind auction items including a spa day with Brooklyn Decker, golf with Andy and Fred Couples and unique trips to The Masters and Australian Open.

Andy Roddick And Elton John Help Each Other For Charity

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Tennis star Andy Roddick held his yearly charity event for the Andy Roddick Foundation and this year he received a little help from good pal Sir Elton John.

During the event, Sir Elton offered a lucky bidder the opportunity to pick his set list for the evening, and winning songs included “Tiny Dancer” and “Crocodile Rock.”

Guests in attendance included Brooklyn Decker, John Legend and his gal Chrissy Teigen among others, and according to guests “Andy was the first to stand up for ovations after Elton’s songs, and the last person to sit down.”

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.

Andy Roddick To Rock N' Racquet For Children

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

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.”

Stars Line Up For Andy Roddick Annual Charity Event

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

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.

Andy Roddick To Hold Charity Weekend

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

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.

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. 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.

Tennis Star Roddick Takes Time for Charity

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

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.