Celebrity Fight Night, one of the nation’s premier charity events, today announced three new additions to its Board of Directors: Mark Cavanaugh, Jon Hunter, and Hope Leibsohn. These are the first additions to the board since 2004.
Cavanaugh, Sr. Vice President and CFO of Firetrace USA, has supported Celebrity Fight Night throughout the years. He and his business partner, Bill Eckholm continue to be Celebrity Fight Night Founders Club members and premier table sponsors.
Hunter is the Sr. Vice President and General Manager of North American Sales for CA Technologies. CA Technologies has been a prominent sponsor for Celebrity Fight Night for many years and has been instrumental in the organization’s success.
Leibsohn, a prominent estate planning attorney with Sherman & Howard, will bring a welcome perspective to the board as a successful businesswoman in the community.
“These three community leaders have demonstrated dedication and passion to our cause over the years,” said Jimmy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Celebrity Fight Night. “We’re pleased to have them join the Celebrity Fight Night board.”
Cavanaugh, Hunter and Leibsohn will join the seven existing board members: Jerry Colangelo, Lee Hanley, Dale Jensen, John Langbein, Harvey Mackay and Nancy and Jimmy Walker.
Celebrity Fight Night premiered in the Valley in 1994 when local celebrities donned oversized boxing gloves for a comedic fight in the ring before 400 attendees. Today, more than 1,200 guests attend the annual event to accompany Muhammad Ali and other A-List celebrities. Celebrity Fight Night no longer features celebrity boxing, but by attending the event and bidding on live and silent auction items, each guest does their part to join Ali in winning the fight for charities.
Over the past 18 years, Celebrity Fight Night has raised $80 million for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and other charities. Celebrities and professional athletes from around the U.S. join Muhammad Ali each year for this celebrity-filled night complete with live auction items and musical performances by many of today’s brightest stars. Previous guests include Reba McEntire, David Foster, Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Billy Crystal, Kevin Costner, Matchbox Twenty, Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts, Jon Bon Jovi, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Donald Trump, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, Larry Fitzgerald, Kurt Warner, Rod Stewart, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Tony Hawk, John Mellencamp, Chris Tucker, Larry King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicklaus and many more.
In 2013, Celebrity Fight Night will be held on March 23 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. Individual tickets range from $1,500 to $5,000 each. For reservations or additional information, please call 602-956-1121.
