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WHAT:

Torii is excited to be hosting the 2009 Torii Hunter Celebrity Golf Classis, November 10 and 11, 2009, on behalf of his charitable organization, The Torii Hunter Project. As an 8-time Gold Glove winner and 3-time All Star with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Torii’s charitable involvements have been many. His own disadvantaged upbringing drives him to continue pursuing avenues to assist the underprivileged. This golf tournament is the latest in that pursuit.

WHEN:

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

• Celebrity and guest arrival
• Practice Round
• Dinner & Entertainment

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

• Continental Breakfast
• Shot gun start – Golf Tournament
• Post-Tournament Awards

WHERE:

Wild Horse Pass Hotel
Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass
Wild Horse Pass is located 14 miles form Sky Harbor International Airport in San Tan District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.
It is just off I-10 East, Exit 162, at Wild Horse Pass Blvd.

WHO:

Torii Hunter and celebrity friends including athletes and current entertainment stars are expected to attend along with 288 golfers/sponsors.
Torii Hunter - LA Angels;
Harold Reynolds - MLB Network;
Ozzie Smith - MLB Hall of Fame 2002;
Rod Carew - MLB Hall of Fame;
Vida Blue - CY Young and AL MVP award winner in 1971;
Maury Wills - 5 time All Star;
Don Baylor - 1972 AL MVP;
Justin Upton - #1 selection in 2005 amateur draft;
BJ Upton - Starting Center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays;
Kenny Lofton - 6 time All Star, 4 time Golden Glove to name a few.

SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor		Title Sponsor

CHARITY:

The Torii Hunter Project is a comprehensive, long-term effort to impact youth in need in various parts of the United States. The project has four areas of focus related to youth: Sports, Community, Education, and Wellness. Torii and his wife Katrina have personally contributed over $1 million to the project, and are joining with other partners to fund efforts in each area of The Torii Hunter Project. These efforts include youth athletic facilities in Southern California and Pine Bluff, AR; assistance for children in need, homeless families, children with terminal illnesses, and other community-based and wellness support. More information is available at www.toriihunterproject.com.

The Heart of a Champion Foundation, a 501c3 based in Dallas, TX, was founded in 1997, and for the past 8 years has provided character programs to middle school and junior high students in 18 states. The innovative, research-based program combines video elements with an interactive print curriculum to reach today’s “sight and sound” generation. The comprehensive, full-year has produced significant attitudinal, behavioral and academic shifts in students. Heart of a Champion partners with entities such as Coca-Cola, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Texans, Express Professional Services, and individuals to impact youth across America with proven effective character training tools. Heart of a Champion also offers corporate ethics programs, working with Fortune 500 companies and other businesses to produce measurable results and bottom-line change. For information, visit www.heartofachampion.organd www.hoctraining.com.

Torii is working in conjunction with The Heart of A Champion Foundation to further these efforts. Please address all donations to: The Heart of A Champion Foundation/Torii Hunter Project.

VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers are being sought to help with both Tuesday and Wednesday event activities. For details, visit the tournament volunteer page.