The Andy Roddick Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to "assist abused, underprivileged, and cancer disease children with high quality education and providing them with necessary resources." [1] It accomplishes these goals by donating to charities that focus on aiding abused children, children with childhood diseases, and keeping children in school.

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Fund-raising activities

The Andy Roddick Foundation raises funds by accepting donations, sponsorships, and endorsements. Andy Roddick's sponsorship agreement with Lexus includes opportunities for the carmaker to support the foundation.[2] Vitalspring Technologies has also officially endorsed the foundation, giving its support in fund-raising activities and marketing initiatives throughout 2005.[3] Country: United States Residence: Austin, Texas, USA Boca Raton, Florida, USA Height: 6 ft 2 in (187 cm) Weight: 190 lb (86 kg) Plays: Right Turned pro: 2000 Highest singles ranking: 1 (11/3/2003) Singles titles: 20 Career prize money: US$8,305,251 Grand Slam Record Titles: 1... Lexus is a Japanese brand name used by the Toyota Motor Corporation for such export markets as North America, Middle East, Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania, for luxury automobiles. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The foundation also conducts an annual "Andy Roddick Charity Weekend" in Florida. A three-day event, it features celebrity performers, dinner and dancing, and a tennis exhibition. Past celebrity guests include Lionel Richie and Andre Agassi. Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. ... Country: United States Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Height: 5 ft 11. ...

In 2004, Andy Roddick launched the "No Compromise" bracelets inspired by Lance Armstrong's "Live Strong" bracelets. In 2005 the foundation held its first "Champions for Charity" gala in Austin, Texas, which included appearances from Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes and a private performance by musician Elton John. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Country: United States Residence: Austin, Texas, USA Boca Raton, Florida, USA Height: 6 ft 2 in (187 cm) Weight: 190 lb (86 kg) Plays: Right Turned pro: 2000 Highest singles ranking: 1 (11/3/2003) Singles titles: 20 Career prize money: US$8,305,251 Grand Slam Record Titles: 1... Armstrong on the cover of Sports Illustrated shortly before the 2005 Tour de France. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... for the United States District Court judge, see Sarah T. Hughes Sarah Elizabeth Hughes (born May 2, 1985 in Great Neck, New York) is the Olympic gold medalist in womens figure skating in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. ... Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born March 25, 1947) is a rock music singer, composer, and pianist, and is one of the most successful solo artists in music history, composing recognizable hits such as Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer over the many years of his music career. ...

Proceeds from both events and from the sale of "No Compromise" bracelets go directly to the Andy Roddick Foundation's supported charities. To date, the Andy Roddick Foundation has raised $2.2 million.

Awards

During the 17th Annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration on November 16, 2005, the Andy Roddick Foundation was honored with the "Outstanding Foundation" award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Chapter.[4] November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

• "Andy Roddick Foundation: History", Andy Roddick Foundation, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.
• "Andy Roddick and Lexus Clinch Perfect Match With Multi-Year Partnership", PRNewsWire, June 17, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.
• "Vitalspring Technologies announces official endorsement of Andy Roddick Foundation", February 7, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.
• "Andy Roddick Foundation Honored", ATP Insider, December 2, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.

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External links

• The Andy Roddick Foundation official website
• The Official Website of Andy Roddick
• "Foundation recipients", Andy Roddick Foundation, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.
• "Elton John to star at Andy Roddick Charity Benefit", PRNewsWire, January 25, 2005. Retrieved December 12, 2005.
• "USA Tennis Florida joins stars to celebrate Andy Roddick Charity Weekend", USA Tennis Florida, December 20, 2004. Retrieved December 12, 2005.