Ron Jaworski's 26th Annual Celebrity Golf Challenge To Benefit The United Way Jaws Youth Fund A Huge Success

Wednesday June 30, 2010

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RON JAWORSKI’S 26TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY JAWS YOUTH FUND A HUGE SUCCESS
Celebrities gathered May 16th and 17th for some friendly competition for a cause at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City

 

 

Curt Allen of Subaru of America and Ron Jaworski – the winning shoot-out team donated the $30,000 back to The United Way Jaws Youth Fund.

PHILADELPHIA, MAY 17, 2010 –Ron Jaworski, NFL great and current ESPN Monday Night Football Analyst, hosted his annual Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge (RJCGC) to benefit the United Way Jaws Youth Fund. The RJCGC was held last Sunday and Monday, May 16th and 17th, in partnership with Harrah’s resort. Events included a VIP reception, $100,000 Celebrity Shoot-Out, Pairings Party, and Celebrity-Am Tournament.
On Sunday, Joe Flacco, Darren Daulton, Mike Tirico, Herm Edwards, Mike Ditka, John Kruk, Rich Gannon, Joe Pisarcik, Mike Quick, and Ron Jaworski were among the celebrities who participated in the Celebrity Shoot-Out. Ron Jaworski, who was paired with Curt Allen of Subaru of America, sank a 25-foot putt to win the tournament.

 

 
The ten participating shoot-out celebrities: John Kruk, Darren Daulton, Joe Flacco, Mike Quick, Rich Gannon, Joe Pisarcik, Herm Edwards, Ron Jaworski, Mike Ditka, Mike Tirico

The festivities continued at the Harrah’s pool for the Pairings Party, where monies were raised during a live and silent auction.
Justin Gimelstob, Howard Eskin, Vince Papale, Merrill Reese, and Dean Norris were among the participants in the Celeb-Am Tournament, which took place Monday morning and afternoon. Here, groups of four were paired with a celebrity to compete in a scramble-style tournament.
The RJCGC raises approximately $200,000 each year through sponsorship, donations and ticket sales. All proceeds go to the Jaws Youth Fund, a partnership of the Jaworski Family and the United Way of Camden County, which promotes the future success of at-risk youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for disadvantaged youth. The foundation has raised more than $3 million to date.

 
Jess Myers, Joleen Jaworski, Liz Jaworski, Jaws (Jaws’ 2 daughters and wife)

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About The United Way Jaws Youth Fund
Ron ‘Jaws’ Jaworski, NFL great and ESPN Monday Night Football analyst, is an active community champion and has partnered with the United Way to create his foundation- the Jaws Youth Fund, which has raised more than $3 million to date. The Jaws Youth Fund promotes the future success of at-risk youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for disadvantaged youth. For additional information, visit www.jawsyouthfund.org or www.ronjaworski.com




Jaws and Herm Edwards at Live Auction during the Harrah’s Pairings Party




Jaws’ celebration dance after sinking the winning hole
 
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