I think its great the Rockets Organization is supporting Deke's Charity and it makes me proud to be a Rocket Fan. Great Cause and Great Event http://www.nba.com/rockets/community/2008_Tux_N_Tennies-258348-34.html What: 13th Annual Tux & Tennies Charity Gala When: Thursday, March 27, 2008 Time: 6:30pm Where: Toyota Center Host: Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander Beneficiary: The Dikembe Mutombo Foundation About Tux & Tennies Since 1995, the Clutch City Foundation has raised more than $8 million for those who are less fortunate. Tux & Tennies is the foundation’s premier fund-raiser, and over the years has helped thousands of Houstonians in need. Proceeds this year will benefit the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to help build Phase II of the Biamba Maria Mutombo Hospital, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mr. Alexander recently announced that Paul and Penny Loyd, and Dikembe and Rose Mutombo will serve as honorary chairs, and they will be joined on the host committee by Stephen and Leticia Trauber. Click here for more information on Dikembe Mutumbo Foundation. This year’s gala will be a spectacular evening celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Motown and its legendary entertainers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of nostalgia and fun, while helping to raise funds for a notable cause. Rockets players, coaches and members of the executive team join Mr. Alexander in hosting this exciting evening. For sponsorship information or to make a donation, please call Sarah Joseph at 713.758.7302. CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
