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Now you can own a piece of Super Bowl XLIII history and help The Salvation Army and WTAE-TV's Project Bundle-Up. Beginning now through Thursday, August 13th, WTAE-TV and the Western Pennsylvania Division of The Salvation Army will present an exclusive auction for the Waterford Crystal Super Bowl XLIII Trophy, officially licensed by the NFL.

This exclusive, handcrafted, crystal masterpiece celebrates Super Bowl XLIII and the Pittsburgh Steelers unprecedented sixth victory. The commemorative trophy, which stands 16.5 inches tall and 11 inches in length, weighs 12 pounds. It features the official logo of Super Bowl XLIII and a frosted crystal hexagon, hand-engraved with the Pittsburgh Steelers helmet logo. Log on to www.thepittsburghchannel.com or www.projectbundleup.com for details.

In its 23-year history, WTAE-TV Channel 4 and The Salvation Army's Project Bundle-Up has raised $9.9 million dollars for The Salvation Army's 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division to help provide new, warm winter outerwear for more than 205,000 needy children and senior citizens throughout western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia.

Both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 118 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, log onto www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. The Salvation Army... Doing the most good... for the most people... in the most need.

Tennis legend Andre Agassi, a favorite among fans and players throughout his 20+ year career, will appear at The Kennedy Funding Invitational, a charity tennis tournament to raise awareness and funding to fight breast cancer. The fourth annual event will be held July 8-12 at Dellwood Country Club in New City, NY. In addition to Men's and Women's tournaments, the Cole Schotz Celebrity Match has become a highlight of the annual festivities. The Celebrity Match will be on Sunday, July 12 at 4:00 pm.

A limited number of tickets are available to the Andre Agassi match at $100 each. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. Seating is limited and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for the tournament matches are free and can be obtained by visiting the tournament's official website at www.thekennedyfundinginvitational.com.

In just its first three years, The Kennedy Funding Invitational has raised $3 million to benefit The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and the Breast Center at Nyack Hospital. Past participants in the Celebrity Match have included former tennis greats Pete Sampras and John McEnroe.

This year, Agassi takes the spotlight at The Kennedy Funding Invitational. Known for his aggressive play and flamboyant style, Agassi was a favorite among fans and players throughout his 21-year career, winning an Olympic Gold Medal and a total of 68 titles. He is one of only five male players to have won all four Grand Slam singles titles and the only men's player to have won all four Grand Slam singles titles on three different surfaces. He was ranked the Number 1 player in the world during both 1995 and 1999 and consistently ranked among the top 10 throughout his career. Now retired from competition, he is focused on the work of his Foundation. The Andre Agassi Foundation is dedicated to transforming U.S. public education for underserved youth. At the center of the Foundation's mission is the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, a K-12 charter school located in Las Vegas' most socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhood. More information is available at www.agassifoundation.org

To find out more about becoming a sponsor, or for information on tickets for the tournament matches, please visit www.thekennedyfundinginvitational.com.

SOURCE The Kennedy Funding Invitational

3 guys, 1 bike, 100 days, 13,000 miles, 65 cities

A mission to fight world hunger

Three Reverends on a 13,000-mile ride on a one-of-a-kind triplet bamboo bike are stopping in New York City June 10-12 as part of their nationwide trek to fight world hunger.

The Lutheran ministers are raising visibility, awareness and $5 million -- one dollar for every pedal stroke of their journey. "We're riding to remind people that hunger exists everywhere; not just in poor countries, but right in your own backyard," Rev. David Twedt said. "The money we raise will help people right here in America, along with those less fortunate overseas."

By the time they get to New York, the Reverends Ron Schlak Jr., Fred A. Soltow and David A. Twedt, all from West Virginia, will have pedaled thousands of miles in 29 days. They left Chicago on May 13 and will finish in Minneapolis on August 20 after visiting 65 cities, 31 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.

In New York, the Reverends are holding events to bring attention to the hungry and help local churches raise community awareness in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, The Bronx and Westchester.

"It's especially important for all New Yorkers to help people in need during these tough economic times," Rev. Twedt said.

As part of the trek, donations are encouraged to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's World Hunger Appeal, which can be made by going to www.tourderevs.org.

Schedule Highlights

Wednesday, June 10

• 11:00 a.m. - Greet 180 elementary students and visit weekend food pantry at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Staten Island (309 St. Paul's Ave.)
• 4:45 p.m. - Times Square (pedestrian mall/walkway - 47th to 42nd Street)
• 7:00 p.m. - Dinner/presentation at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church (155 E. 22nd St.) about daily lunch program for senior citizens

Thursday, June 11

• 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Meal for the homeless and distribution of food from the pantry at Trinity Lower East Side, (602 E. 9th Street)
• 2:00 p.m. - Arrive at St. John's/St. Matthew's/Emanuel (283 Prospect Ave., Brooklyn) to discuss feeding program for seniors
• 5:00 p.m. - Travel to Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd (7420 4th Ave., Brooklyn) for evening meal/presentation from Good Shepherd, a partner in South Brooklyn Interfaith Coalition for Health and Wellness.

Friday, June 12

• 9:00 a.m. - Travel to Transfiguration Lutheran Church, Bronx (Rev. Paul Block) to hear about food pantry program.
• 10 a.m. - Travel to Westchester

SOURCE Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's World Hunger Appeal