Super Bowl XLI is sure to be an event-filled weekend; and to kick things off just right, Off the Field presents their 6th Annual Player's Wives Fashion Extravaganza and brunch. The event will be hosted by Patricia Smith, wife of legendary NFL player Emmit Smith, and Wendy Raquel Robinson of CW Networks, The Game and formerly The Steve Harvey Show held on Friday, February 2, 2007 - 9:30am Silent Auction and 10:00am Breakfast and Fashion Show at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL benefiting Miami Children's Hospital and Total Renaissance Woman.
"In keeping consistent with the mission of Off the Field, wives and their husbands will be in attendance to raise funds for two worthy causes," said Ashley Brown, President and Founder of Off The Field. "We're not only excited to be helping these organizations, but also to be working with Bloomingdale's to make this event a huge success."
In attendance will be some of the leagues most valuable players including retired Washington Redskins, Ray Brown; retired Oakland Raiders and future Hall of Famer, Tim Brown; retired Oakland Raiders, Michael Barrow, Dallas Cowboys; Derrick Dockery, Washington Redskins; La'Roi Glover, St. Louis Rams; Randy Jordan retired Oakland Raider; Stockar McDougle, Jacksonville Jaguars; Damion McIntosh, Miami Dolphins; John St. Clair, Chicago Bears; Dan Wilkinson, Miami Dolphins; and many more…
The show will begin with a wonderful silent auction hosted by K Foxx from Miami's 99 Jamz; proceeds from this event will benefit two worthy charities. Silent auction items include signature designs from Diane von Furstenberg, tickets to the New York City Opera and tickets to the Philarmon de Radko France at the infamous Carnegie Hall, and so much more. All runway designs are courtesy of Bloomingdale's, and will be modeled by the NFL player's wives.
"I am so thrilled to "kick-off" Super Bowl weekend by attending the Off the Field Players' Wives Association 6th Annual Super Bowl Brunch/Fashion Extravaganza, and it is a double honor to act as Mistress of Ceremony this year," said Wendy Raquel Robinson. "I am always willing to contribute my time to help an organization raise funds for a charitable cause. I am really looking forward to this event and I know it's going to be a blast!"
"Bloomingdale's is thrilled to partner with the Player's Wives Association on this worthwhile event benefiting two deserving local charities," says Maryanne Denver, Vice President and General Manager of Bloomingdale's Aventura. "We're also excited to see ladies on the runway as they debut the latest resort and spring trends from our designer and contemporary collections. It's the perfect way to kick off the season and the Super Bowl in South Florida."
About Off The Field
Off the Field is the Professional Football Player's Wives Association. Their mission is to utilize their network and resources to enrich the lives of those in surrounding communities where they reside. The wives are dedicated to raising funds and creating awareness for local and national charity organizations that reinforces the positive influences and importance of family. Two worthy organizations will be honored with charitable contributions raised by this event: Miami's Children's Hospital Foundation and Total Renaissance Woman.
About Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
Miami Children's Hospital Foundation raises funds and awareness for the Miami Children's Hospital, its programs and projects. Working together, the foundation and the hospital are committed to ensuring that no child will ever have to leave the region to receive state-of-the-art pediatric care.
About Total Renaissance Woman
Total Renaissance Woman is a non-profit organization that supports young women originating from broken homes where adult supervision is scarce or absent. In many cases, these young girls are not given the support they need at an early age to believe in them or to succeed despite the obstacles placed in front of them. Total Renaissance Woman believes in assisting these young women by supporting organizations that rebuild their character and self-esteem by focusing on the woman as whole: mind, body and spirit.
Available for interviews:
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Precious and Damion McIntosh, Miami Dolphins
Amber and Boss Bailey, Detroit Lions
Ashley and Ray Brown, Washington Redskins (Retired)
Emma and Derrick Dockery, Washington Redskins
Shannon and John St. Clair, Chicago Bears
Sherise and Tim Brown, Oakland Raiders (Retired)
Spring and La'Roi Glover, St. Louis Rams
Patricia Smith (wife of Emmit Smith)
To schedule interviews, please contact: Glow Media at 212.239.2455 or email.
