American tennis star James Blake will host a tennis exhibition and after party, BackOffice Associates Serving For A Cure with James Blake, which will feature former World No. 1, Grand Slam champion and friend Andy Roddick, and a musical performance by multi-Grammy winner Wyclef Jean. The tennis event and after-party will raise money for the Thomas Blake, Sr., Memorial Research Fund, which Blake established to support cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Pier 94 in New York City.
All of the net proceeds from the event will benefit the Fund, named in memory of his father, Thomas Blake, Sr., who died of gastric cancer in 2004. To date, Blake has raised more than $1.5 million through his exhibitions, J-Block merchandise sales, and donations to support research into the early detection and screening of cancer.
“I am grateful to BackOffice Associates for stepping up to sponsor this event, and to my good friend Andy Roddick, for his willingness to help support a cause that is close to my heart,” said Blake. “I can’t think of a better way to raise money for leading-edge cancer research than to play tennis, entertain fans, and have a party afterwards. I want to invite everyone to come out for a memorable evening that will benefit such an important cause.”
After the tennis exhibition between Blake and Roddick is complete, the after party will feature a musical performance by multiple Grammy-Award winning writer, musician and producer Wyclef Jean.
In addition to the tennis and music, the event will feature a delectable food tasting from host chef John Mooney and a group of New York City’s finest chefs. . There will also be a fashion show during the after party featuring Blake’s new clothing line, the Thomas Reynolds Collection by Fila.
Tickets for the event are now available. For more information about Serving For A Cure with James Blake or to purchase tickets, call 1-866-840-8822 or visit www.jamesblaketennis.com and www.mskcc.org/jamesblake.
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