The John R. Wooden Classic event weekend begins with two VIP fundraisers benefiting Special Olympics Southern California* (SOSC) and Orangewood Children's Foundation*.

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The John R. Wooden Classic Golf Tournament provides an opportunity to spend a beautiful day on a premier golf course, while also making a very meaningful contribution. The tournament includes prominent UCLA alumni, great tee prizes, an awards reception, raffle and both a live and silent auction.

• When: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

• Where: Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, Calif.

The John R. Wooden Classic Coaches Dinner provides an enjoyable evening of entertainment and dining, featuring UCLA alumni, the four participating NCAA head coaches and Coach Wooden. The dinner includes a coaches roundtable, Pyramid Award presentation and both a live and silent auction.

• When Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7 p.m.
  (VIP Reception from 6:00-7:00 p.m.)

• Where: Anaheim Hilton

Please contact Honda Center Community Relations at 714-704-2400 for ticket and sponsorship information or email us at:  communityrelations@hondacenter.com.
 

*Orangewood Children's Foundation, founded in 1981, is a private, nonprofit organization that provides an innovative array of programs and services for children in foster care, youth who have emancipated or "aged out" of the dependency system and children at the Orangewood Children's Home, the county's emergency shelter for abused and neglected children.  In addition, the Foundation offers special programs designed to strengthen at-risk families and break the generational cycle of abuse.  For more details, visit www.orangewoodfoundation.org.

*The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  By instilling lifelong habits of physical fitness and influencing the athletes' willingness to accept new challenges, SOSC helps athletes Inspire Greatness in everything they do.  Athletes are encouraged to build on their successes and gain the courage to try new things in all areas of their lives.  For more details, visit www.sosc.org.