Sparks, CFC tip-off to fundraising drive for charity
August 31, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks have teamed up with the Combined Federal Campaign, (CFC), to tip-off their annual fundraising campaign on September 2, 2009 at the ESPN Zone at L.A. Live.
The CFC works to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is focused on improving the quality of life for all. For the past 18 years, the CFC fundraising program has raised more than $58 million for charities including $3.8 million in 2008. The Campaign runs annually between September 1st - December 15th and pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.
The Sparks have joined forces with the CFC to tip-off their fundraising campaign on September 2nd at the ESPN Zone at L.A. Live beginning at 5pm. Sparks players will challenge Federal employees in various arcade games to provide inspiration to a team of over 200 fundraising volunteers. The Sparks will also provide motivation as Head Coach Michael Cooper and veteran center Lisa Leslie will speak to the volunteers about leadership and the importance of goal setting.
In recognition of the partnership, the CFC and USPS will present Michael Cooper and Lisa Leslie with the CFC Gold Award to recognize their WNBA accomplishments. The Gold Award is a special plaque that features stamps made in their likeness.
The CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 300 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year.
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