Starlight Children’s Foundation to Hold Celebrity Athlete Benefit at MSG, 11/1

The Starlight Children's Foundation of NY, NJ and CT will roll out the red carpet for the 22nd consecutive year for the star-studded Celebrity Sports Auction on November 1st at Madison Square Garden from 6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The event, attended by over 600 of New York City's greater real estate and business communities, benefits thousands of children who suffer from a wide range of critical, chronic and life-threatening diseases each day. Visit Cancun in a luxury villa, attend the NY Giants training camp or catch a Yankee game from the best seats in the house!  The event features a wide range of exciting trips, sports tickets with great seats, golf, dinner and many more distinctive prizes.  

"Each year, an amazing group of New York Athletes come together to raise awareness and support for Starlight Children's Foundation. This year we are honored to recognize an exciting line-up of athletes from New York's greatest teams for their support and dedication to Starlight," said Jeffrey Gural, Chairman of Newmark Knight Frank and President of the Starlight Children's Foundation of NY*NJ*CT Board of Directors. "We are so pleased to have so many years of continued success with the Sports Auction and are proud to touch the lives of over 275,000 seriously ill children and their families in the tri-state area through Starlight's unique and imaginative programs and services.

The night's festivities include a silent and live auction, an open bar, delicious food and a special awards presentation honoring the careers of exemplary athletes. All proceeds generated at the event will be used to fund the programs and services that Starlight Children's Foundation provides to better the lives of seriously ill children in the NY, NJ, and CT area.

Athlete's being recognized include Brian Cashman, GM of the NY Yankees, NY Jet Sione Pouha, Chris Snee of the NY Giants, NY Rangers Legend Dave Maloney, Travis Zajac of NJ Devils, NY Red Bull Stephen Keel, and NY Knicks Legend Charles Smith. 

Special guests include 12 year old actress Carly Rose Sonenclar. Sonenclar is currently featured in the PBS series The Electric Company. WABC-TV's Rob Powers will emcee the event, and Stu Medow will be the auctioneer.

This very special auction will offer one-of-a kind experiential packages and amazing items up for grabs. Tickets are $125. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, please call 212-354-2878 or go to www.starlight-newyork.org.

Con Edison is the events official sponsor. Star sponsors include Cougar Trading, The Feil Family Foundation, Sports Radio 66 WFAN, Q104.3/WAXO-FM, the New York Red Bulls, Signature Bank and Bryant Park Grill. Supporting sponsors include Excel Global Security, the New York Rangers and the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Contributing sponsors include Buchbinder & Warren, Van Wagner and the New York Knicks.