Last year we surpassed the previous six years attendance at the Famous Dave’s & El Paso Sports Commission free football camp and health fair for the 2010 Celebrity Weekend presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union.   Over 600 kids from the community enjoyed free food, free posters, NFL grab bags and autographs!!

The health fair had 16 booths that focused on youth health issues that included Western Tech, New York Life, YMCA, University of Phoenix, CHIP, State Farm, Texas A&M, Southwest Nutrition, Emergency Preparedness, Sun City Family Medical, El Paso Health Department, and Aliviane.  There were 500 Federal Child IDs given to parents.  Another highlight was the presence of 85 children from Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home which were treated to a FREE breakfast at Andress High School sponsored by Price’s Creameries & Golden Corral.  Former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champion – Clayton Holmes signed autographs for the kids and encouraged them to follow their dreams!  We also visited the downtown Boys & Girls Club and spoke to over 70 kids and signed footballs!

Our MOST memorable moment was the “Meet and Greet” for the 1-1 AD Family and Friends at FirstLight Federal Credit Union, at the East Fort Bliss Branch.  The families of our brave men and women serving in Iraq enjoyed free food, snow cones, photos and autographs.  It was a humbling and fulfilling experience for our celebrity guests to spend the afternoon with these families which brought them joy and happiness. 

Your sponsorship also benefits Ray Mickens essay contest. Three children in the foster care program at Lee Moor Children’s Home received “A Christmas Gift from Ray Mickens.” The kids wrote essays explaining how they have overcome obstacles in their lives as foster children in order to achieve academic success on their report cards. The winners traveled to Dallas, Texas to see the Dallas Cowboys play against their historic rival, the Washington Redskins on December 19, 2010. With your support, winners received a package that includes hotel, travel, and 4 game tickets to see this storied rivalry!

Because of the support from our 2010 Celebrity Weekend, the city of El Paso was able to experience these events!

OUR 2011 Celebrity Weekend is HERE...we are excited about going into our 8th year May 12th, 13th and 14th. Please make plans to join us this year for the Celebrity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 13th at Painted Dunes Golf Course. Reserve your spot early and I’ll see you out on the course!