Wednesday, April 13, 2011

FOX Sports Arizona Premiere Party Raises Money for The Pat Tillman Foundation

* Network Hosts Premiere Party For "The Pat Tillman Legacy" Show
* Event Served as a Fundraiser for The Pat Tillman Foundation's Military Scholars Program
* Nearly 250 People In Attendance Including Tillman's Former Teammates & Coaches



FOX Sports Arizona partnered with The Pat Tillman Foundation to host a special premiere event for the network’s highly anticipated “The Pat Tillman Legacy” show. While it gave 250 attendees to opportunity to see the documentary before it debuted on television the next night, the most important part of the evening was the party served as a fundraiser for The Pat Tillman Foundation’s Military Scholar Program.

Silent auction included autographed items, game tickets,
experiences and much more
 It was held Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar and designed to celebrate the life of the American hero Pat Tillman, who played football locally for both the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State Sun Devils and died while serving his country in Afghanistan. Uncle Bear’s was filled to capacity as people paid $10 for tickets to attend the party. All money raised by ticket sales, a silent auction and 15% of the money spent that night on food and drinks was donated to The Pat Tillman Foundation.

The Tillman Military Scholars program supports active and veteran service members and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree or certification program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care.
FOX Sports Arizona's Jody Jackson emceed the event


Many fans, friends and family showed their support for Tillman and found the documentary inspirational and moving. Former Arizona Cardinals teammates Zack Walz and Kwamie Lassister were there, as well as current Cardinals center Lyle Sendlein, former Cardinals offensive coordinator Rich Olson, University of Montana head football coach Robin Pflugrad (who coached Tillman at ASU) and former Arizona Diamondback Junior Spivey.
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