Chris Paul Family Foundation Hosted a Successful Sold Out Fundraiser Benefiting Children's Health Fund and Year Up

By: Oct. 25, 2016
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The Chris Paul Family Foundation's third annual dinner/fundraiser, presented by Apollo Jets and Chase, was sold out Sunday night hosting top sports, entertainment and philanthropic leaders. The dinner took place at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills and started off with a pre-event reception, which led to a four course dinner where celebrities assisted in serving the guests. The night also included entertainment by Grammy® Award winning saxophonist, Mike Phillips, and a live auction with proceeds benefiting the Children's Health Fund and Year Up.

ET's KEVIN FRAZIER hosted the night while Steve Ballmer (Los Angeles Clippers owner) and Doc Rivers (Los Angeles Clippers head coach) served as sommeliers. Servers to the guests included Chris Paul (Nine-time NBA All-Star and Los Angeles Clipper), LL Cool J(Rapper/Actor/NCIS-LA,and host of Lip Sync Battle), Marcellus Wiley (ESPN), Rachel Nichols (ESPN), Nischelle Turner (co-host of ET),Allyson Felix (2016 Olympic Gold Medalist) and Diamond Stone (Los Angeles Clippers player).

About The Children's Health Fund

The Children's Health Fund is dedicated to delivering high-quality health care to America's most disadvantaged children and envisioning a future where all children in America get the care they need to be healthy and ready to reach their potential in learning and in life.

About Year Up

Year Up is an award-winning national organization that connects motivated young adults in need of jobs with companies in need of talent. Year Up strives to close the opportunity divide by providing urban young adults, ages 18-24, with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

About The Chris Paul Family Foundation

The Chris Paul Family Foundation strives to positively impact individuals and families by leveling the playing field in education, sports and life. The foundation provides resources that enrich and strengthen healthy development of strong communities. Recognized as a leader in the area of philanthropy, The Chris Paul Family Foundation will continue to use its platform to impact communities nationally and globally. For more information about the Chris Paul Family Foundation, visit https://chrispaul3.com/foundation/.



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