Lucky #7, a Huge Success!

The 7th Annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Weekend has come to a close, and the foundation will be opening many more doors of opportunity to children in need thanks to all of your support!

On Saturday evening at the dinner-dance and auction, Andy, Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band, Maria Sharapova, and Brenda Schultz all came together to help raise funds and have a good time with all 475 guests in attendance. When the guests walked in, they were escorted by the Marines, received a glass of champagne and had the opportunity to get their picture taken with the Davis Cup. A variety of silent auction items such as sports memorabilia, vacations, and dinner certificates were up for the taking during cocktail hour, followed by the live auction during dinner with 13 lucky winners. One of those winners was Mrs. Roddick, and she was the lucky lady who won the first dance with Andy, which was purchased by Maria Sharapova for her. Then, a dance with Maria was auctioned off. With everyone’s dancing shoes on in the season of giving, they celebrated their success by burning up the dance floor.On Sunday, the foundation had the free Kids Zone in the morning and then Andy played in celebrity exhibition matches with Maria, Davis Cup compatriot James Blake, Brenda, and Boyd. All 2,000 fans enjoyed mixed doubles, singles matches, and a super tie break, and the fans also had a chance to get the players’ autographs throughout the day. At the end, a group of giving fans stepped up to the baseline to attempt to take the heat of three of Andy’s rocket serves.

Thanks to all of the generous people who helped make this weekend the huge success that it was in helping children today for tomorrow.