LONG BEACH, CA, November 14, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- One thing is certain as you are walking the pristine beaches of Manhattan Beach: beach volleyball rules. Mike Simms, owner of the newly opened Tin Roof Bistro at the Manhattan Village Shopping Center, is keenly aware of the town's penchant for volleyball. That is why he is teaming up with the Association of Volleyball Professionals to host "Serve Up A Cure" on Saturday November 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. benefiting Padres Contra El Cancer, a nonprofit supported by actress Eva Longoria to help children living with cancer.
Athletes who are used to serving on the sandy courts will, instead, serve the public as waiters, bartenders and hosts at the luncheon and all tips collected will be donated to Padres Contra El Cancer to supplement the funds being raised that day by Tin Roof Bistro. In addition to mingling with the players, guests will have an opportunity to pick up tips from them as a temporary volleyball clinic will be set up near the restaurant. Also, attendees will witness the creation of the massive ice cream sundae. Executive Chef Anne Conness will lead some of the young beneficiaries from Padres Contra El Cancer and AVP players in (putting on the finishing touches/topping the 100 pound concoction with whipped cream, hot fudge, caramel, nuts, cherries and other delectable items) during the two-hour event. The public will have an opportunity to partake in the massive dessert for only $2 each.
"We're delighted to be teaming with the AVP in supporting a nonprofit that is close to all of our hearts," said Simms. "For our first fundraiser, I thought it would be nice to invite the players to learn a new way of serving and it's all for a good cause. "
"The players are stoked about joining Mike and the team at Tin Roof Bistro in this great event for Padres Contra El Cancer," said Jay Reynolds, manager of AVP Cares, the fundraising arm of the athletic organization. "The afternoon should be a lot of fun and we're hoping that the public will join us in supporting this special event."
Space is limited and reservations are highly recommended, 310-939-0900.
Situated on the grounds of the Manhattan Village Shopping Center, Tin Roof Bistro is a 175-seat dining establishment specializing in traditional American fare with each dish bearing its own unique signature. Executive Chef Anne Conness, who has been heralded in such publications as Bon Appetit and Gourmet, oversees the extensive menu of chef-driven, seasonal items that will change on a regular basis. The restaurant's warm, inviting interior was inspired by Simms' numerous visits to the world's best known wine regions and is being carried out by award-winning Hatch Design. Featuring both indoor and alfresco seating, Tin Roof Bistro (3500 Sepulveda Ave, Manhattan Beach) is open for lunch and dinner daily daily. For more information call 310-939-0900.
AVP, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. One of the fastest growing entities in the sports world, the AVP operates two of the industry's most prominent national touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (1983) and the AVP Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour (launched in 2008). The AVP is set to stage more than 35 events throughout the United States in 2009 and features more than 150 of the top male and female competitors in the sport. AVP athletes won both the women's and men's gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, marking the first gold medal sweep by a single country in the history of Olympic Beach Volleyball. AVP is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.AVP.com.
Founded in 1985, Padres Contra El Cáncer brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as effective methods for their treatment. Padres currently remains the only Latino organization of its kind operating within the United States. padres' unique and inclusive program model is premised upon the delivery of a health and education curriculum designed to be culturally-relevant, family-centered and community-based. While primarily oriented to the Latino community, Padres' programs, activities and services serve childhood cancer patients and their families from all races, nationalities and ethnic origins and no families are turned away. Since 2005, Eva Longoria Parker has served as the organization's national spokesperson. For more information, please visit http://www.IAmHOPE.org.
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