Former NFL/Superbowl Champion, Jason David, hosted his 3rd Annual Celebrity Charity Weekend June 23-June 25 to raise awareness for kidney disease and in memory of his beloved cousin Segun “Shay” Ukome Moruka, who tragically passed away from nephritis kidney disease in 2007.
"My cousin Shay endured many surgeries before he passed away which crippled him sometimes to the point where he was unable to walk," stated Jason David, founder and president of Jdcf. “My cousin never gave up he fought through all of his surgeries and struggles with the same resolve each time. It is important to me that I continue his fight for the sake of others who suffer from the disease.”
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"My cousin Shay endured many surgeries before he passed away which crippled him sometimes to the point where he was unable to walk," stated Jason David, founder and president of Jdcf. “My cousin never gave up he fought through all of his surgeries and struggles with the same resolve each time. It is important to me that I continue his fight for the sake of others who suffer from the disease.”
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- 6/28/2011
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Jason David’s Corner Foundation (Jdcf) announced today that actor James Denton, best known for playing Mike Delfino in the television series Desperate Housewives, will join its 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to help raise funds for the fight against kidney disease.
The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Industry Hills Golf Club in Industry Hills, CA. Denton is part of a roster of celebrities and professional athletes who are committed to promoting awareness and the prevention of a disease that affects more than 20 million Americans today.
Ironically, in the most recent episodes of Desperate Housewives called “Searching” Denton’s character, Mike Delfino, a plumber married to Susan Mayer, played by Teri Hatcher, supports his wife when she learns that her dialysis treatment is not working and is in need of a kidney transplant, or else, she will die.
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The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Industry Hills Golf Club in Industry Hills, CA. Denton is part of a roster of celebrities and professional athletes who are committed to promoting awareness and the prevention of a disease that affects more than 20 million Americans today.
Ironically, in the most recent episodes of Desperate Housewives called “Searching” Denton’s character, Mike Delfino, a plumber married to Susan Mayer, played by Teri Hatcher, supports his wife when she learns that her dialysis treatment is not working and is in need of a kidney transplant, or else, she will die.
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- 5/3/2011
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Former NFL player Jason David spoke to student-athletes of color at the Business of Sports Summit (Boss) in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Club Nokia at La Live. The event was staged by Entertainment & Sports Plus in an effort to share with more than 200 local high school student athletes the many non-playing career opportunities in and around sports.
With a view towards encouraging/motivating students to do better academically and develop viable alternatives to a long shot professional playing career, David was honored to speak at the event.
“While playing in the NFL I faced a lot of challenges but with hard work, talent, and persistence I was able to thrive is the professional sports world,” stated Jason David. “I am honored to have been asked to mentor at this event and will hopefully provide guidance by encouraging youth to see the importance in education and by inspiring...
With a view towards encouraging/motivating students to do better academically and develop viable alternatives to a long shot professional playing career, David was honored to speak at the event.
“While playing in the NFL I faced a lot of challenges but with hard work, talent, and persistence I was able to thrive is the professional sports world,” stated Jason David. “I am honored to have been asked to mentor at this event and will hopefully provide guidance by encouraging youth to see the importance in education and by inspiring...
- 2/25/2011
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Jason David's Corner Foundation (Jdcf) held its Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Friday June 25, 2010 at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Pasadena Simi Valley. The day brought together a kidney transplant recipient, Geronimo Hernandez, as well as a kidney donor, ABC7 news anchor Phillip Palmer.
Mr. Hernandez received a kidney transplant from his brother is 2004. Mr. Palmer donated a kidney to his long time friend in 2007. Both men were honorary golfers at the classic. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for kidney disease research and awareness. In only its second year, the golf classic has managed to raise its participant level and sponsorships.
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Mr. Hernandez received a kidney transplant from his brother is 2004. Mr. Palmer donated a kidney to his long time friend in 2007. Both men were honorary golfers at the classic. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for kidney disease research and awareness. In only its second year, the golf classic has managed to raise its participant level and sponsorships.
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- 7/8/2010
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Jason David's Corner Foundation (Jdcf) has announced its annual celebrity weekend featuring the 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Friday, June 25, and the 5th Annual Youth Football Skills Camp on Saturday, June 26.
The golf classic will be held at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley and the football skills camp will be held at Charter Oak High School in Covina.
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The golf classic will be held at Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley and the football skills camp will be held at Charter Oak High School in Covina.
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- 5/28/2010
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