NEWPORT BEACH, CA, May 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) Harmony and Hoops, a celebrity basketball game, will showcase former NBA players, actors, recording artists, and others who are "about peace," and is part of World Peace Day activities. Newly added participants include: Actors Jeremy Sumpter, Scott Porter, Arlen Escarpeta and Hector David Jr.; actress Alyson Stoner; WWE Diva Champion Maryse Ouellet; former Mr. Olympia, Michael O'Hearn; celebrity fitness trainer, Ashley Conrad; and Assad Ali, son of boxing great Muhammad Ali.
Also scheduled to appear: NBA Hall of Famer, DENNIS RODMAN; NBA All-Star, SAM CASSELL; Former WBO Heavyweight Champion, Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs; NBA legends Sam Williams, and Michael Cage; Actors Clifton Powell, Texas Battle, Matthew Fahey, Damien Haas and Carlon Jeffery; Actress Lauren London; rapper Warren G and producer Master P; Hilton Hotel heiress Kathy Hilton; Members of Housewives of Orange County and Housewives of Beverly Hills, and YouTube Star, Jordan Newt.
Supporters include: PENNY MARSHALL and the RETIRED NBA PLAYERS ASSOCIATION - LA CHAPTER.
Proceeds from Harmony and Hoops will benefit Autism Speaks, For OC Neurodevelopmental Center (part of CHOC/UCI Healthcare System), ReachBack LA - Inner-City Health Program, and The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities.
Ticket prices for this charity event are: $15 General Seating; $25 Premier Seating; $50 VIP Courtside Seating + VIP Lounge All-Access. To purchase tickets visit http://www.harmonyandhoops.com.
Produced by: The Tyler Foundation For Disabilities - http://www.thetylerfoundation.org
WWE Divas, Hector David Jr., Jeremy Sumpter, Scott Porter Join Dennis Rodman, Sam Cassell Harmony and Hoops Celebrity Basketball Game to Promote Peace and Benefit Autism
More stars will take the court and shine in support of autism and an end to bullying May 19 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, CA.
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