Organizers of the event include three former Bulldog stars: NFL first round draft choice Matt Stinchcomb, current New Orleans Saints lineman Jon Stinchcomb and former NFL quarterback David Greene.
Benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Georgia Transplant Foundation, as well as the Children¹s Tumor Foundation, the University of Georgia College of Education and UGA¹s own Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic, the event provides Georgia fans the opportunity to spend an afternoon with some of their favorite Bulldogs of the past and present. There are activities for fans of all ages from games, face painting, training camp drills, autograph and photo sessions. Mascot Hairy Dawg and the UGA cheerleaders will be in attendance along with the Redcoat Band.
In addition, fans will have the opportunity to join Georgia coaches and players at the Countdown to Kickoff Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, July 17, at the UGA Golf Course. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Later that night, an awards party and auction night will be held at 7 p.m. at The Classic Center. Event sponsors as well as fans will have a chance at bidding for Bulldog memorabilia and unique experiences within the Georgia football program, including a behind-the-scenes gameday experience.
Tickets are $25 each for the Saturday event. A Family Pack costs $75, which includes four tickets and a special pennant for player autographs. Individual auction tickets are $80 and individual golf player positions are $200.
The 2008 "Countdown to Kickoff" charity event attracted 2,000 fans and raised $200,000 for four Georgia charities. For more information regarding the 2009 "Countdown to Kickoff" and to order tickets, please visit www.ugakickoff.com.
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