Join President Clinton, Mayor Emanuel, Ben Harper, Jesse Williams.. & Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec along w/ Host Committee

Hello all! Our CEO Billy Dec just joined the Host Committee for a wonderful event and cause he’s really passionate about! Supporting with President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Mayor Emanuel, actor Jesse Williams and a special performance by Ben Harper for a Night Out with The Millennium Network. President Clinton’s Millennium Network strives to improve global health, strengthen economies worldwide, promotes healthier childhoods, and protect the environment by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations and private citizens. This Thursday, June 7th – House of Blues – 7:45pm-10:45pm, enjoy a dynamic and powerful evening and inspire the next generation to make the world a better place. Click here for tickets and if you want, choose Billy’s name from the drop down menu when asked, “Who invited you to the event?” so he knows you’re coming and you can meet there. Thanks, KatieRose Cronin

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Jerry Azumah: 4th Annual ASAP Signature Bowling Event

Hello my fellow Chicagoans! My name is Micaeh Johnson and I’m the Executive Director of the Azumah Student Assistance Program. I’m guest blogging today to tell you all about our 4^th Annual Signature Bowling Event taking place this Wednesday but first… let me take it back a few years.

In 2009, All Pro, Former Chicago Bear, Jerry Azumah and I attended a charity event at the House of Blues for President Bill Clinton.  During our visit with the former White House resident, President Clinton said something that would stick with me forever. He mentioned contributions from American households comprise 75% of all giving to nonprofits every year. I looked at my friend and event co-chair, Jerry and smiled knowing the work we did for the Azumah Student Assistance Program (ASAP) that included small donations from our tight and influential network, was a piece of that 75% and our efforts were a part of a bigger picture. A picture that includes over 1,300 listed charities in the Chicagoland area alone!

Every day, Chicagoans attend events that contribute to programs supporting cancer research, environmental concerns, preservation of the arts and like ours, resources for education.  At ASAP, besides opening our mouths for support and soliciting corporate support, we produce ridiculously fun events several times a year.  On Wednesday May 16^th from 6-10pm, we’re hosting our 4^th Annual Signature Bowling Event at Lucky Strike Lanes.

Now in our 4^th event year, the best memory of all the events was when I saw these larger than life personalities and athletes roll in with their teeny bowling bags and personalized balls for the first time. I realized competition was not just reserved for the court, field or on the greens. It was a way of life! A life that included fun, awareness and giving back where one is not independent of the other. Even our founder, Jerry has a painted Chicago Bear on his bowling ball. So off with the helmets and celeb façade and bring on the competition. The bowling tournament pairs fans, sponsors and local celebs up for a night of sheer glee, charity and competition.  All right, time to grab your bowling balls (spectators welcome too!) and plan to have some major fun while making a contribution to a bigger picture!

Tickets are still available and are only $75

Purchase your ticket HERE

-Micaeh Johnson

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