FRANK SKI'S CELEBRITY WINE TASTING/AUCTION

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Each year, the Frank Ski Kids Foundation hosts one of its finest events of the year, the annual wine tasting and live auction. The 4th Annual was held on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at the private residence of the chairman and president.

More than 300 distinguished guests attended the 4th Annual Frank Ski Kids Foundation Wine Tasting and Live Auction 2007. It is one of the largest wine tasting and auction events in Atlanta. A record amount was raised to benefit the organization that is dedicated to our mission statement "Exposing Kids To Their Future". The foundation embraces youth and their values by showing examples and providing hands-on opportunities to promote optimal growth, self-expression, ingenuity, achievement and learning vital to their ambitions.

“This event is all about our youth. We are thrilled to host such an outstanding event in our home.” said President Tanya Rodriguez.

The wine tasting and live auction demonstrates a certain uniqueness. It kicks off with an opening where attendees mingle with vintners and sommeliers before partaking in delicious food. Each year, the caterer delivers an unprecedented diversity of style of expertise that when paired with wines samplings, results in an unforgettably pleased palate.

Beyond the kitchen, the highlight of the event is the live auction where lucky bidders are encouraged to compete to win rare, limited bottles from Opus One, Far Niente, Louis Roederer, Caymus, Tobin James, Silver Oak and other luxurious estates, authentically autographed sports and music memorabilia from NBA sport icon's Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and famed songwriter and producer BabyFace, Lupe Fiasco and Tiger Woods and exclusive artwork Thomas Arvid and Rodney Wade.

Sponsors for this year’s event included Legacy Communities (title), Kroger, Carrabba's Itallian Grill, Select Comfort, Bacardi U.S.A., Red Bull, Jim Ellis Porsche, Murphy’s Virginia-Highlands, FUJI Floral Design and Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Celebrities attending the event include MEGASUPERSTAR SEAN 'PUFF DADDY' COMBS, HOLLYWOOD STARS MALIK YOBA, EMMANUEL LEWIS (Webster), ATLANTA FALCON ROD COLEMAN, NBA STAR TYRONE HILL, former ATLANTA BRAVES BRIAN JORDAN, former NFL STAR VICTOR GREEN, R&B STARS KEITH SWEAT, GRAMMY-WINNER SPEECH OF ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT; 112'S Q, SLIM,FOX-TV'S MARK HAYES, RAPPERS YUNG JOC, LUKE (2 LIVE CREW), MUSIC PRODUCERS DALLAS AUSTIN, DJ TOOMP, MUSIC MOGUL MICHAEL MAULDIN, PHD MICHEAL ERICK DYSON, CEO OF DEKALB COUNTY VERNON JONES, CITY OF ATLANTA POLICE CHIEF RICHARD PENNINGTON, ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LISA BORDERS, CLAYTON COUNTY SHERIFF VICTOR HILL, RADIO STARS BERT WEISS (Q100), WANDA (V103), 2time OLYMPIAN TRACK STAR, STAR TRACK AGENT KIM TRAMMELL,.

Sean "Diddy" Combs bidding on Opus One



Proceeds from the event engages youth in positive opportunities in science, technology, athletics and the arts.


FRANK SKI'S CELEBRITY WINE TASTING/LIVE AUCTION 2008

WHO: The Frank Ski Kids Foundation in part with Legacy Communities to benefit the Frank Ski Kid's Foundation


WHAT: Radio star Frank Ski of V103-FM (Atlanta) and his Frank Ski Kids Foundation's Celebrity Wine Tasting and Live Auction, his signature annual fundraiser, is a unique soiree for wine connoisseurs and novice alike to experience exotic and international wines such as Opus One, Silver Oak, Caymus Special Select, Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and Frank Ski's international wines from Australia and South Africa.

A live auction of rare, authentic, autographed sports memorabilia by sports icons, Trips, and rare bottles of the best wine.

Hosted by disc jockey, recording artist (hip hop classic Doo Doo Brown), actor, philanthropist and the host of the #1 urban morning radio show in Atlanta, the Frank and Wanda In the Morning Show on V103


WHERE: Frank Ski's Atlanta Estate


WHEN: SUNDAY, DEC. 14, from 3pm to 7pm 2008


TICKET COST: $250 Per Person (cocktail attire)

For more information or to purchase tickets please call The Frank Ski Kids Foundation @ 404.870.0230

Special Thanks to our Title Sponsor of the Frank Ski Kids Foundation 5th Annual Celebrity Wine Tasting/Live Auction Legacy Communities.

Thank you to our sponsors who without your support the programs of the foundation would not be possible:

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