Terrell Owens to Host “Terrell Owens Takes A T.O. For Charity” To Benefit Alzheimer’s

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 20, 2005

Philadelphia Eagles’ Terrell Owens to host “Terrell Owens Takes A T.O. For Charity” benefiting the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Presented by The Terrell Owens Foundation, Inc., the memorable weekend celebration will raise public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the affect it has on individuals and families. “Terrell Owens Takes A T.O. For Charity” will be held June 3-5, 2005 in Atlanta, G.A.

The star-studded celebrity weekend will feature the premier event Shoot for a Cure Celebrity Basketball Game, including the Lucky Fans Half-Time Autograph Session. As apart of Owens’ ongoing effort to support Alzheimer’s awareness, “Terrell Owens Takes A T.O. For Charity” features a host of events including the Corporate Bowling Challenge & Silent Auction, Rewind “Flashback” Dance Party, Alzheimer’s Awareness Health Festival & Family Fun Day and the “Tropical Oasis” Pool Party & Throwback Jam.

Alzheimer’s is personal to Owens. As his grandmother suffers from the mind-crippling disease, Owens experiences first hand the impact it has on family members and caregivers. “It has taken a toll on my mother. She takes care of my grandmother and gives me updates constantly,” states Owens. “It’s very emotional. The thought of my grandmother not remembering me, her body continuing to suffer, and at some point it has to come to an end,” adds Owens, who makes frequent visits to see his grandmother in Alabama.

Owens’ commitment extends beyond lending his name to the cause. Owens testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee to support the Alzheimer's Association's "Billion Dollar a Year" campaign in April 2003, served as Celebrity Team Chair for the Alzheimer's Association's national fundraiser, Memory Walks in 2002 & 2003, and designated a $25,000 contribution from Sharpie, Inc. to the Alzheimer's Association in 2002.

The Terrell Owens Foundation, Inc. exists to assist the national and certain local Alzheimer’s Associations throughout the United States in raising the awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, including the risk factors, warning signs, treatments and statistics. The goal of The Terrell Owens Foundation, Inc. is to distribute a minimum $50,000 worth of grants and donations to deserving grassroots charitable organizations.

For More Information visit http://www.theterrellowensfoundation.com

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