Garden of Laughs Comedy Benefit Once Again Raises Over $2 Million

The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that the 2019 Garden of Laughs event, presented by Delta Air Lines, once again raised more than $2 million for the Foundation to aid its efforts to make dreams come true for tri-state area children in need. Since its inception in 2013, the biennial Garden of Laughs comedy benefit has raised $7 million in total for the charity. In addition to a sold-out evening of comedy at Garden of Laughs, the Foundation also launched an exclusive online auction through Charitybuzz, where you can continue to support the Garden of Dreams Foundation by bidding on unforgettable packages and experiences, including meet-and-greets and tickets to sporting and entertainment events. The auctions are running now through April 11, 2019, with certain packages closing on April 9.

Bidders can visit global charity auction site Charitybuzz at

www.charitybuzz.com/gardenoflaughs to bid on incomparable experiences including:

· Dinner for four at the world-famous Rao's on Friday, May 31

· "Saturday Night Live" package which includes two tickets to the live show, plus hotel accommodations at Renaissance New York Midtown and dinner at LAVO

· VIP night out for six guests at TAO Downtown, including a sushi making demonstration, VIP chef's tasting dinner, wine & sake pairing and tour of the kitchen

· "The Howard Stern Show" experience: watch the last hour of the show live, and then watch the "Wrap Up Show" live, from the SiriusXM radio studio in New York City and meet Howard Stern after the show

· Two VIP tickets to a taping of HBO's hit "Last Week Tonight" and a meet-and-greet with host John Oliver

· Two VIP tickets to a taping of "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" a meet-and-greet with host Trevor Noah

· Four Legend Seats to the Yankees vs. White Sox game on April 13 at Yankee Stadium

· Two tickets to see P!nk on May 21 at Madison Square Garden

· Two tickets to see Ariana Grande on June 18 at Madison Square Garden

· Two tickets to see Queen + Adam Lambert on August 6 at Madison Square Garden

Garden of Laughs, which took place on Tuesday, April 2 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, featured performances by Jerry Seinfeld along with Bill Burr, Michael Che, John Mulaney, Brian Regan, Iliza Shlesinger and Jon Stewart. The event was hosted by Steve Schirripa and included a collection of esteemed entertainers and sports icons serving as celebrity presenters including Victor Cruz, Adam Graves, Lucas Hedges, Gaten Matarazzo, John McEnroe, Debra Messing, Toby Leonard Moore, Tracy Morgan, John Oliver, Chris Redd, Marc Roberge of O.A.R., Ben Stiller, Cecily Strong, Justin Tuck and Michael K. Williams.

As part of the event, actor Steve Schirripa was presented with the Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Schirripa was honored for his enthusiastic support of the Foundation, which includes serving as an Advisory Board member; hosting the biennial Garden of Laughs event in 2015, 2017 and 2019; and supporting the annual Garden of Dreams talent show.

Garden of Laughs is proud to be presented by Delta Air Lines. The Children's Cancer Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center and the Tackle Kids Cancer program, one of the Foundation's long-standing partner organizations, is a key supporting partner of Garden of Laughs.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care.

Since it began in 2006, Garden of Dreams has used the magic of MSG and MSG Networks - including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces and two sports and entertainment networks - to brighten the lives of more than 375,000 children and their families. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year.

In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles. The Foundation works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. Since it began in 2006, Garden of Dreams has used the magic of MSG and MSG Networks - including the Knicks, Rangers, Rockettes, Westchester Knicks, famed showplaces and two sports and entertainment networks - to brighten the lives of more than 375,000 children and their families. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year. In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals.

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York's Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams - the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG's NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production - the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes - and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England's preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment dining and nightlife brands: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Vandal. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

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