First round draft pick will make selections at his
open-to-the-public celebration benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute.
Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2004--GameWorks and Axcess Sports & Entertainment, along with assistance from the Diabetes Research Institute and the University of Miami announced plans today to host the "Big Daddy Draft Day Fest", a draft day party for top NFL draft prospect Vince Wilfork, on April 24, 2004. The event will be held at GameWorks, Shops At Sunset Place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of fans are expected to attend.
Vince Wilfork, a former University of Miami defensive tackle, won the hearts of fans that supported him through an exceptionally tough year in 2002. Wilfork tragically lost both of his parents in 2002, his mother to a stroke, and his father to diabetes. (See attached story) Wilfork's strength and motivation to continue on in football has been inspirational not only to Miami fans, but to the community as well.
Fans attending the Big Daddy Draft Day Party will have the opportunity to watch first hand as Vince learns where his NFL career will begin. ESPN will feature live coverage, Vince will interact with fans, special celebrity appearances are scheduled, and the NFL Draft will be broadcast on every TV inside GameWorks for the full Draft Day experience. GameWorks has fan appeal with the University of Miami, once again hosting the Official Watch Party this upcoming football season.
"GameWorks is thrilled to be working with the University of Miami again, and to be the site for Vince's big day," stated Kim Neubecker, Marketing Director for GameWorks. "For Vince to unselfishly share this day with family, friends and fans while raising money for a cure close to his heart truly says a lot about who he is."
Fans will also be able to bid on a variety of exclusive silent auction items, including autographed merchandise, UM tickets and a trip to see Vince play in his first NFL game. All proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI). GameWorks will also sell a Big Daddy game card for 4 hours of game play, with partial proceeds benefiting DRI. Wilfork has pledged to match all donations received, and a check presentation will follow the draft.
The Diabetes Research Institute is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Pioneering new technologies in islet cell transplantation since the early 1970's, the DRI has successfully reversed diabetes in patients involved in ongoing clinical trials.
Contact the following for further information on the Big Daddy Draft Day Party:
Axcess Sports & Entertainment
Adrienne Foltz-Stewart
(904) 301-3015
Adrienne.foltz@axcesssports.com
Diabetes Research Institute
Lyn Collo
(954) 964-4040
lcollo@drif.org
GameWorks
Kim Neubecker
(954) 845-8722, Extension 231
kneubecker@gameworks.com
University Of Miami Hurricanes
Peter Mosienko
(305) 284-8770
pmosienko@hurricanesportsproperties.com
*VIP PRESS PASSES FOR THE MEDIA VIP AREA ARE AVAILABLE- HOWEVER; PRESS MUST SUBMIT A REQUEST NO LATER THAN APRIL 18, 2004 TO KNEUBECKER@GAMEWORKS.COM TO BE PUT ON THE LIST.
*IF YOU WILL BE BRINGING TELEVISION EQUIPMENT OR CAMERAS INTO THE VENUE, OR NEED TO SET UP A STATION VEHICLE AT SUNSET PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT KIM NEUBECKER AT GAMEWORKS FOR PRIOR APPROVAL.
- VINCE WILFORK WILL BE CONDUCTING ON AIR RADIO INTERVIEWS. PLEASE CONTACT ADRIENNE FOLTZ-STEWART AT AXCESS SPORTS TO SCHEDULE VINCE WILFORK ON YOUR STATION.
- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING ITEMS FOR THE SILENT RAFFLE, PLEASE EMAIL KNEUBECKER@GAMEWORKS.COM
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