Access Athletes will be attending Anquan Boldin's Inaugural Fundraiser Dinner for the Anquan Boldin Foundation (Q81 Foundation) tomorrow evening at M&T Bank Stadium. Bridgett Coates of Exposure BBC invited me to cover the event and I'm thrilled for the opportunity to be able to provide my readers with a glimpse into Boldin's charitable work. 

Boldin, who was awarded the 2010 Ravens’ Walter Payton Man of the Year award, has a strong record of community service with the many successful youth programs he has established. Other athletes can learn a great deal from Boldin's perspective on philanthropy and what it means to him to be a professional athlete, as reflected by his quote below.

"I don't want to be just another guy who played in the NFL. We have a bigger purpose to touch lives and I'm trying to do that."

I look forward to writing more about the Q81 Foundation event in the near future. The full press release is below.

 

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MEDIA ALERT

RAVENS ANQUAN BOLDIN HOSTS INAUGURAL FUNDRAISER DINNER IN BALTIMORE
AT M&T BANK STADIUM ON NOVEMBER 14, 2011

WHO: Host, Anquan Boldin and the Anquan Boldin Foundation (Q81 Foundation)

WHAT: Anquan Boldin, decorated Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, is planning a dinner for a cause at the M&T Bank Stadium. This event, the first hosted by Boldin in Baltimore, will welcome around 200 guests to a private, fantasy-themed evening that will take full advantage of the stadium atmosphere with a first-time Fantasy Football 101 session, tours, memorabilia, and exceptional food.

A full roster of entertainment: We’re excited to share that Ray Lewis, Ray Rice, Joe Flacco, Matt Birk, Domonique Foxworth, Michael Oher, Terrell Suggs, and Haloti Ngata and a few more surprise names are expected to join us. We’re gearing up for some great Live Fantasy Football by nationally ranked, Ken Zalis of Pressboxonline.com. He’ll be prepared for the savy and the not-so savy when it comes to player picks. Our Emcee for the evening is well-respected Rob Long, host of 105.7 the Fan who’s sure to be comical and help set the tone of the evening. Most important, we plan to be insightful and informing of our mission to continue supporting youth programs in areas that need it.

Sponsors to date who are hosting a table at the event include Baltimore Ravens, Sun Trust, American Sugar Refining, Inc., Florida Crystals, Under Armour, Green States Energy, Cutters, Buckman, Buckman & Reid, and Amy and Andy John.

Less than 20 tickets are still available for $250 per person by visiting the Q81 Foundation EVENT SITE, or by calling 510-484-7022 or emailing bcoates@exposurebbc.com. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket purchases will benefit the Q81 Foundation and its continued support in Baltimore, Phoenix, and Pahokee communities.

WHEN: Monday, November 14, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:30pm Eastern. Entertainment will begin at
6:30pm Sharp

WHERE: Club Level at M&T Bank Stadium located at 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, MD


The Anquan Boldin Foundation (Q81 Foundation)
has a seven-year history of helping youth programs providing grants, donation of gifts, summer camps, dental programs, shopping sprees, and food programs. This past summer, the Q81 Foundation in partnership with Florida Crystals facilitated an eight-week summer enrichment camp for high school youth. Following these efforts, the Foundation has been granted the opportunity to deliver over 2,000 free life insurance policies to families who qualify. Boldin, who was awarded the 2010 Ravens’ Walter Payton Man of the Year award, is also the honorary chair of the Emerging Leaders United (ELU) program of the United Way of Central Maryland. For more information please visit www.AnquanQ81Foundation.com

 

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