Look To The Stars News: Vijay Amritraj Foundation

Vijay Amritraj To Honor Bush And Clinton At Charity Gala

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Former Indian tennis champion Vijay Amritraj is hosting his annual charity golf classic and gala this weekend.

The tournament will be played at the Lost Canyons Golf Club in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, and the third Annual Vijay Amritraj Foundation Charity Black Tie Gala Banquet will be held in the heart of Beverly Hills California at the exquisite Beverly Wilshire Hotel the following night. Both events will raise money for the Vijay Amritraj Foundation, and the gala will honor the work of George Bush Sr and Bill Clinton. Although scheduling conflicts mean that neither honoree is able to attend, both will supply video messages.

Amritraj – a UN Messenger of Peace – established his foundation to bring hope, help and healing to the defenseless and innocent victims of disease, tragedy and circumstance in India.

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Vijay Makes Charity Work In India a Big Deal

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:52:48 +0000

Former tennis star Vijay Amritraj is not only devoted to calling attention to the plight of those in need in India, he also backs up his devotion to these needs by hosting two charity events back to back.

At seven AM on Friday morning Amritraj hosted his 2nd Annual Celebrity Charity Golf Classic. Among the celebs to support the golf event were Golden Globe Winner Elke Sommer, Wonder Woman movie star Cathy Lee Crosby, James Sikking (Hill Street Blues/Doogie Howser), former soap star Tom Hallick and it was quite a big deal when two of the game show models from the hit Deal or No Deal hit the course at Simi Valley’s Lost Canyons Golf Club.

The day of efforts to raise money included raffles, silent and live auction items. Among the silent auction items included tickets donated by the Tiger Woods Foundation to the Masters champion play.

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Double the Effort to Raise Funds for Charitable Causes in India by Vijay Amritraj

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:18:00 +0000

As Jimmy Connors' famed Wimbledon opponent, James Bond’s co-star in Octopussy, and a UN Ambassador of Peace, Vijay Amritraj is considered many things to many people. But on the weekend of October 12th, Vijay will be showing his charitable side as his foundation hosts its Charity Celebrity Golf Classic at Lost Canyons Golf Club, and its Gala Banquet at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday October 13th. The beautiful Parminder Nagra – star of Bend it Like Beckham and ER – will be among the hosts at the Gala Banquet.

Among the celebs expected to attend either of the events are Chuck Norris, Rick Schroder, Charles Durning, and Beverly Johnson. It also looks like it is a done deal for a few of the NBC models from the game show Deal or No Deal will be celebrity golfers. Many more celebs are expected to confirm this week. The Dr. Phil show provided VIP passes and other goodies for auction.

The funds raised by the Vijay Amritraj Foundation will help people in India in a wide variety of ways including educating women, children, a school for the blind and provide healthcare for AIDS/HIV afflicted.

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