Charlie Mack Celebrity Weekend

The 6th Annual Celebrity Weekend

Join Charlie Mack and his celebrity guests on July 25 & 26 for this 6th edition of an event that illuminates the reality of violence in our communities but celebrates our ability to overcome and triumph!

Charlie Mack and friends explore the possibilities of accomplishing anything through good health and education. As well as inspiring our youth to achieve through adversity!

Join Charlie’s guest such as; Terrence Howard, Louis Williams (Phila. 76′ers), Jameer Nelson (Orlando Magic), Jurnee Smollett, Jason Avant (Phila. Eagles), Mareese Speights (Phila. 76′ers), Young Dro, Hakim Warrick (Memphis Grizzlies), Chico Benymon, G-Thang, Anthony Anderson, Vanessa A.Williams (Soul Food), Rasual Butler (New Orleans Hornets), Leonard Weaver (Phila Eagles), Jason Thompson (Sacremento Kings), Mike Patterson (Phila. Eagles) and more names tba…

Schedule of Events

• 8am, Saturday July 25th – Welcome Breakfast, Center City Marriott Hotel

• 10am, Saturday July 25th – “Charlie Mack Goodwill Tour”, Youth Study Center, 3200 Henry Ave.

  The weekend kicks off with a one hour visit to the Youth Study Center. An inspiring conversation with these adjudicated youth has proven to be uplifting to both the speaker and the youth on an annual basis

• 1pm, Saturday July 25th –”Love for the Kids” Luncheon @ PECO Building 2301 Market Street

  PECO’s “Love for the Kid’s” luncheon. This luncheon is comprised of a panel of influential members of the community who will be led in a discussion concerning issues that impact the youth of Philadelphia. This luncheon is designed to enlighten, empower, encourage and educate.

• Saturday July 25th –Celebrity Party & Comedy Show, Center City Marriott Hotel

  To Be Announced

• 12 Noon, Sunday, July 26th – Keystone Mercy Healthy Hoops, Liacouras Center

  Healthy Hoops asthma management program teaches kids to learn how to manage and control Asthma. Sunday, July 26 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center local basketball coaches will provide basketball tips that will help you stay in the game. You will also meet celebrities and professional athletes scheduled to appear in the celebrity game after Healthy Hoops. Don’t let your Asthma keep you out of the game! Take part in the Healthy Hoops Program by calling 215-863-6666. This program is sponsored by Keystone Mercy Health Plan, AstraZeneca and the Healthy Hoops Coalition.

• 5pm, Sunday July 26th – Charlie Mack’s 12th Celebrity Basketball Game”, Liacouras Center

  The crown jewel of the celebrity weekend: Keystone Mercy’s Healthy Hoops and then Charlie Mack’s Celebrity Basketball Game The Celebrity Basketball Game will conclude with a half time Old School/ New School concert featuring Hip Hop stars Doug E Fresh and Grand Hustle’s Yung LA

Good Will Tour – July 25th

Starts 10am – The celebrities caravan to their first stop. The Youth Study Center as they take time to encourage adjudicated youth. Letting them know that life doesn’t have to stop here! That they can accomplish anything if they believe!! Then the celebrities are off to another stop to be determined.

Approximately 1pm the celebrities arrive at the PECO building for the “Love for the Kids” luncheon. A panel of celebrities, athletes, government officials, law enforcement, educators, and environmentalists to name a few will answer questions by groups of youth. The questions will range from education, crime, environment, sex, and more. Whatever affects their lives and the challenges they face.

The All-Star Celebrity Bash!

To Be Annonced

Athletes include:

Sean Singleton, Marreese Speights, Rasual Butler, Jason Weaver, Donte Green, Cuttino Mobley, Louis Williams, Cedric Ceballos, Raheem Brock, Mike Patterson, Jason Thompson, Brent Celek, Alvin Williams, AO, Jameer Nelson, Jason Avant, and Hakim Warrick with more to be announced.

Celebrity participants include:

Tyrese, Anthony Anderson, Kevin Hart, Jurnee Smolett, Chico Benymon, G-Thang, LisaRaye, Lil Mama, Farnsworth Bentley, Vanessa L. Williams, Toccara and many more.

Halftime performances by Yung LA and entertainer extraordinaire Doug E Fresh.

Purchases tickets now and witness for yourself some of the most electrifying players in sports and industry professionals do their thing on the hardwood for charity.