Football Star, Randy Moss, is Hosting 50 of his Celebrity Friends for a Professional Fishing Tournament Benefiting Smile Network International

Randy Moss has invited his celebrity friends to fish alongside him in the first annual Randy Moss Celebrity Fishing Tournament on June 29th, 2005. The tournament benefits Smile Network International, an organization committed to children. Celebrity attendees include: Michael Bennett of the Minnesota Vikings, Former NHL stars Neal Broten and Paul Broten, Country Entertainer Tracy Byrd (emcee for the event), NBA star Sam Cassell, Byron and Mary from "The Bachelor," and many more.

(PRWEB) June 9, 2005 -- Former Minnesota Viking and newly minted Oakland Raider, Randy Moss, is hosting the nations largest and most star studded Celebrity Fishing Tournament ever held. Few know of Randys love for bass fishing and commitment to child related charities. During Randys time with the Vikings he was the player with the most community service hours and made countless visits to childrens hospitals in his free time.

The Randy Moss Invitational Celebrity Charity Fishing Tournament benefits Smile Network International, a volunteer based humanitarian organization which provides reconstructive surgeries and related healthcare services to impoverished children in developing countries. These surgeries are critical to bringing dignity and quality of life to children that would otherwise go untreated.

Randys good friend and pro angler, John Laub first brought the idea of a charity fishing tournament to Randy. When Randy heard the event would benefit children he signed on immediately and has invited many of his friends such as Michael Bennett, Kevin Garnett and Snoop Dogg to fish alongside him. In addition, country music sensation Tracy Byrd has signed to emcee the tournament and banquet. Confirmed participants include Kelly Carlson, of the Golden Globe award winning show Nip/Tuck, Neal Broten, former Minnesota North Star and member of the 1980 Olympic hockey team, and Paul Broten, former member of the New York Rangers and Dallas Stars. Other invitees include Gretchen Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Travis Tritt, and Toby Keith.

Due to the recent trade of Randy from the Minnesota Vikings to the Oakland Raiders many thought the tournament would be in jeopardy. In fact, the tournament has just been getting bigger and national sponsors have lined up touting it as Randy Moss going away party. Be advised, this event will provide the best celebrity watching experience the Midwest has ever seen.

The tournament will take place on June 29th on Lake Minnetonka, 10 minutes outside of Minneapolis.

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