Video: Bon Jovi and Tiger Woods Celebrate 10 Years of Tiger Jam, Raise More Than $1 Million

Video: Bon Jovi and Tiger Woods Celebrate 10 Years of Tiger Jam, Raise More Than $1 Million

LAS VEGAS, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities including Will Ferrell, Kevin James, Chris Tucker, Gabrielle Union and opening act Daughtry joined golf superstar Tiger Woods and music legend Bon Jovi for Tiger Jam X presented by AT&T raising more than $1.5 million for the Tiger Woods Foundation and local charities. The event, held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26, marked the 10th Jam. Prior to the show, VIP guests attended the Tiger Jam X reception, which featured a thrilling live and silent auction. Popular items included a putting lesson with Tiger Woods at the 2007 Target World Challenge that raised $95,000 and a trip to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China garnered $125,000. Other hot items included a "meet and greet" and lunch with Bon Jovi, which sold for $64,000 combined, and a Buick Enclave autographed by Tiger sold for $50,000.

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Unique auction items and a sold-out Bon Jovi performance helped raise more than $1.5 million for the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC) and select Las Vegas-based charities. The TWLC is a 14-acre, youth-education facility that represents the vision of Tiger Woods and his goal to provide youth from diverse backgrounds an interactive enrichment program that will improve individual aptitude in reading, math, science and technology.

The Las Vegas-based concert series was created in 1998 by the Tiger Woods Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring dreams in America's youth. Since its inception, Tiger Jams I - IX have raised more than $9.5 million. Proceeds from previous Tiger Jams have supported Child Haven, Center for Independent Living, Greater Las Vegas Inner City Games, Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas, UNLV Women's Athletics, GRAMMY in the Schools and The VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

Bon Jovi has remained one of rock's biggest stars and has sold more than one hundred million albums worldwide. Flush with the success of their record- breaking world tour and multi-platinum album Have A Nice Day, Bon Jovi has completed a new album, LOST HIGHWAY, which will arrive in stores June 19th on Island Records/Mercury Nashville. "(You Want To) Make A Memory," the first single from the new album, was blasted out to radio Tuesday, March 20th. Still being a forefront in the music industry for over two decades, Bon Jovi recently won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocal and made history by becoming the first Rock & Roll Band to have a #1 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Chart in May of 2006. More information on Bon Jovi can be found at www.bonjovi.com and www.backstagejbj.com

Since it's creation in 1998, Tiger Jam has raised more than $10 million for the Tiger Woods Foundation and select Las Vegas based charities through its sold-out performances and one-of-a-kind auction items. In 2006, a Meet & Greet with Sting in New York raised $65,000 and a putting lesson with Tiger Woods raised $155,000. Sponsorships are now available for this exclusive event.

Tiger Jam was created by the Tiger Woods Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering young people to reach their maximum potential. Proceeds from previous Tiger Jams have supported Child Haven, Center for Independent Living, Greater Las Vegas Inner City Games, Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas, GRAMMY in the Schools and The VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

Established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential through character development and educational programs. Specific program offerings from TWF include the 14-acre Tiger Woods Learning Center, a youth-education facility focused on helping young people make the connection between the classroom and a rewarding career, and Start Something, a nationwide character development program that boasts more than 4 million participants. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its programs can be found at Tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company in the United States and around the world, with operating subsidiaries providing services under the AT&T brand. AT&T is the recognized world leader in providing IP-based communications services to businesses and the U.S. leader in providing wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising through its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include such next-generation television services as AT&T U-verse(SM) TV. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com.

The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino continues its tradition of elegance and excitement as one of the top resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The AAA Four Diamond Resort is known for its luxurious rooms, a wide array of fine dining destinations and the signature sand and surf beach. Mandalay Bay also is one of the world's premier entertainment venues. Mandalay Bay Theatre is currently home to the international smash hit musical Mamma Mia! and the House of Blues Concert Hall offers live musical performances in an unparalleled environment.

Home of the Tiger Jam series, the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center regularly hosts a wide range of top entertainment concerts and sporting events, from the most exciting fights in boxing to performances from the world's most popular entertainers including Kenny Chesney, Christina Aguilera, INXS, The Who, Nickelback, Shakira and The Black Eyed Peas.

For more information on Tiger Jam X Sponsorship opportunities, please call (949) 725-3003.

   Contact Information   Kelly Striewski/Steve Wilson   B|W|R Public Relations   (310) 550-7776  

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Source: AT&T; The Tiger Woods Foundation

CONTACT: Kelly Striewski or Steve Wilson, of B|W|R Public Relations,
+1-310-550-7776, for AT&T and The Tiger Woods Foundation

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/
http://www.mandalaybay.com/
http://www.ticketmaster.com/
http://www.bonjovi.com/
http://www.backstagejbj.com/

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