Andy Roddick Set for Annual Charity Benefit in Boca Raton. Tennis Superstar, Andy Roddick, currently ranked #2 in the world and the 2003 US Open Champion, is set to host The Fourth Annual Andy Roddick Charity Weekend on December 11-12 at The Polo Club in Boca Raton.

This year’ festivities include a semi-formal dinner/dance on Saturday evening, December 11th that will be held at The Polo Club in Boca Raton. The gala will be personally hosted by Andy Roddick and his celebrity friends. The dinner/dance includes both live and silent auctions and the best music in Florida thanks to MSE Events and Master of Ceremonies, David Kiernan with Raelin Storey, television reporter for Channel 39. The evening schedule is 6:30 p.m. until Midnight.

On Sunday, December 12th, the festivities kick-off with Andy Roddick’ signature free Kids Zone that starts at 11:30 a.m. with a variety of tennis games sponsored by USA Tennis Florida. In addition, the Andy Roddick Kids Zone has expanded with music, raffles, sumo wrestling, rock climbing, a bounce house and other popular activities for children thanks to the support of the Pure Energy Entertainment Group.

The pro-celebrity exhibition, starring Andy and his friends, continues at The Polo Club on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. with a world team tennis exhibition starring Andy with other top celebrities including John McEnroe, Aaron Krickstein, Sebastien Grosjean, Brad Gilbert, Anna Kournikova, Chris Evert and Brenda Schultz. Olympic volleyball superstar, Logan Tom, Hollywood actress and former Miss USA, Ali Landry and baseball superstar, Jeff Conine are also scheduled to participate in the team tennis format. The event concludes at 3:30 p.m. with a priceless chance to return Andy’ 155 mph serve.

Grand Slam Sponsors are Reebok, Jim and Linda MacIngvale, Sun-Sentinel, MSE Events and Pure Energy Entertainment Group, American Express, and Edwards Management. Other major sponsors include Polo Club Boca Raton, Grossman and Roth, Vital Spring Technologies, USTA, Rolex, ATP Tour, USA Florida, SFX, Babolat, The Tennis Channel, Adelphia Cable, Wachovia, Hawks Cay, Hawks Landing, Aquasol and Jeweliards. Various sponsorships are available and donations are welcome.

Seating for all events is sold out for 2004. In just its fourth year, more than 800,000 dollars has been raised to date. As a 100 percent volunteer organization, the Andy Roddick Foundation is extremely proud of its unique ability to give back to the local community. According to Executive Chairman, Blanche Roddick, all proceeds will continue to benefit local children charities including the Sun-Sentinel Children Fund.

For More Information: Go to website [1] arfoundation.org or contact Doris Porter at 561-392-2652 at the Andy Roddick Foundation.