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Trent Tucker Celebrity Golf & Poker Tournament Returns Sept. 11-13

Former NBA star Michael Jordan heads the list of celebrities and entertainers committed to participate in the event's 10th year. Since 1998 the tournament has raised more than $1 million for local charities and provides crucial funding for the Trent Tucker Youth Program, an initiative that providesTwin Cities at-risk middle school students with leadership training, career development and educational opportunities. Other sports celebrities expected to participate are former NBA stars Patrick Ewing and Scottie Pippen.

"It's gratifying to see so many celebrities and friends, such as Michael Jordan, return to our event year after year," said Trent Tucker, former University of Minnesota and NBA basketball star and founder of the Trent Tucker Non-profit Organization. "They come back because they really want to make a difference in the lives of young people, and this is one way they can put their commitment into action."

The event kicks off with a poker tournament at Running Aces Harness Park inColumbus, Minn. on Thursday, Sept. 11. An invitation-only celebrity VIP reception hosted by Bentley and Maserati ofMinneapolis is set for Friday, Sept. 12, followed by an open-to-the-public party at the Epic,Minneapolis. The golf tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 at Rush Creek Golf Club, Maple Grove. For registration and sponsorship information, visit http://www.trenttucker.org, e-mail kathy@trenttucker.org or call 612.673.6746.

Event sponsors include: Sight Creative, Bentley Minneapolis, CB Richard Ellis, Epic Entertainment, Hotel Ivy, InCompass IT, KFAN Sports Radio, Maserati ofMinneapolis, Northwest Airlines, Rush Creek Golf Club and Running Aces Harness Park.

About the Trent Tucker Youth Program

The Trent Tucker Youth Program, established in 2001 by the Trent Tucker Non-profit Organization, empowersTwin Cities-area at-risk youth by developing the skills they need to make positive choices. The program's goals are:

    -- Improve character and leadership skills of our students;
    -- Provide career and educational development opportunities for our
       students;
    -- Provide positive methods of risk-taking to improve understanding of
       self and others.

For more information, visit http://www.trenttucker.org or call 612.673.6746.

SOURCE Trent Tucker Youth Program