University of North Carolina Athletics
Carolina Stars Along With NFL Celebrities Scheduled to Appear At Third Annual Dre' Bly Golf Classic
April 11, 2008 | Football
April 11, 2008
Chapel Hill, NC - Dre' Bly, Denver Bronco and one of the University of North Carolina's greatest football alumni, will host The Third Annual Dre' Bly Celebrity Golf Classic on Sunday, May 17, 2008. The golf event, which will raise funds for the Dre' Bly Foundation will be held at UNC Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill and will be open to the public.
Prior to the golf tournament, the Pairings Party will take place the evening of May 16th in the Pope Box at Kenan Stadium. Some of the festivities will include a casino night with music, food and drinks, and a silent auction featuring memorabilia donated by the participating athletes and other prominent Carolina figures.
Joining Dre' for the events will be a host of NFL superstars and Carolina greats, including Alge Crumpler and DeAngelo Hall of the Atlanta Falcons, Marshall Faulk and Torry Holt of the St. Louis Rams, Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers and David Thornton of the Tennessee Titans.
"Having this event is important because it reflects the success we've had and allows us to come back and raise money for charity," says Bly. "I didn't have the opportunity to interact with people that I admired when I was young so it is important to me to provide that opportunity through my events. I love Chapel Hill and my experience at Carolina helped me to get where I am today. Having my teammates, friends and the community support my events means a great deal to me."
The Golf Classic is open to the public and a limited number of playing spots are available. Tickets to the event are $5.00 with children under 12 free. Tickets will be available at the course the day of the event. To inquire about sponsorships, participation and to see a full list of participants visit www.drebly.golfreg.com or call 919-942-2079.
About Dre' Bly Dre' Bly is a ninth-year cornerback and two-time Pro Bowl selection. While attending the University of North Carolina, Bly received All-American honors three times. He began his first year with the Denver Broncos in 2007 after spending four years with the St. Louis Rams followed by four years in Detroit with the Lions. Bly posted the fourth-most interceptions in the NFL since his rookie year in 1999, and that total is the eighth highest among all active players in the league. He also scored eight career touchdowns on returns, tying for the second most in the NFL since 1999, and representing the fourth-highest total among all active players in the league.
About the Dre' Bly Foundation The Dre' Bly Foundation was formed to promote physical education by providing athletic equipment and scholarships to deserving schools and students. The foundation also conducts athletic camps during the summer and has fundraising events. Since its inception, The Dre' Bly Foundation has raised more than $50,000. In the future, Dre' intends to provide athletic equipment and supplies to schools across the country. The Dre' Bly Summer Football Camp has hosted over 200 children in free football camps in different cities. For more information, visit http://www.drebly32.com/dre-bly-foundation.
About CarolinaPros, Inc. CarolinaPros, Inc. is an organization composed of former lettermen and letterwomen from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill athletic family. The organization recognizes a strong community support system is an integral part of a child's academic and social environment. CarolinaPros, Inc. ensures that the financial and social resources of its member athletes are funneled into appropriate community service projects and events. CarolinaPros, Inc. sponsors a variety of community based events and programming, with the proceeds benefiting various organizations and communities. For more information, visit www.carolinapros.org.
