Jeff Garcia is trying to combine two of his favorite things this
weekend, and is hoping others will enjoy him. Saturday, Feb. 23,
Garcia will be hosting the Second Annual Garcia Pass it On
Foundation Dinner
&
amp; Auction Saturday at CordeValle Resort in San Martin.
Jeff Garcia is trying to combine two of his favorite things this weekend, and is hoping others will enjoy him.
Saturday, Feb. 23, Garcia will be hosting the Second Annual Garcia Pass it On Foundation Dinner & Auction Saturday at CordeValle Resort in San Martin. The event, which will draw several sports celebrities in support, is about fine dining and fundraising. Along with dinner, there will be a silent and live auction, with proceeds from the event being distributed by Garcia’s foundation to a collection of charities that include: The El Toro Youth Center, the Gilroy Community Youth Center, Special Olympics Northern California, Inc., the American Cancer Society and the Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund.
“We’re counting down the days,” Garcia said late last week. “It should be an exciting event for us and a rewarding event for the charities we’re supporting.”
The roster of athletes in attendance includes San Francisco 49ers Jeff Ulbrich and Patrick Willis, Oakland Raider Courtney Anderson, former Philadelphia Eagles teammates Donovan McNabb and Koy Detmer and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Alstott and Matt Bryant.
A small sampling of items that will be available for auction are memorabilia from professional sports leagues, dinners at local restaurants and vacation trips.
“There will be a lot of items that won’t be easy to come by,” Garcia said.
One item, in particular, is a fantasy package donated by Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden. The winner will be flown out and put up for the Bucs’ training camp, and even allowed to sit in on a team meeting.
Gruden, notorious for putting in long hours, “might even give them an early wakeup call,” Garcia joked.
Tickets are being sold individually for $500, or as tables, which seat 10, for $5,000. For tickets or further details, call (310) 545-4949 or email: jb****@************on.com
