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La Russa autographed copies of charity books for sale at Borders Books - Sunset Hills
Proceeds from sales of America’s Athletes benefit ARF, other charitiesCreator and photographer, Sandra Tenuto, on hand Dec. 4 for autographs.
St. Louis –Fans of St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa can purchase copies of the charity book America’s Athletes that La Russa signed for the Borders Books and Music store at Sunset Hills Plaza.
Additionally, the book’s creator and photographer, Sandra Tenuto will be available to discuss the book and sign autographs, from 2 to 4 PM, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Borders Books and Music, 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, Sunset Hills. For store information, call 314.909.0300.
La Russa participated in the book, and has designated that his share of the proceeds collected be donated to the Tony La Russa Animal Rescue Foundation. The Animal Rescue Foundation was created in 1991 by Tony and Elaine La Russa to address the needs of companion animals. Their vision for ARF is an organization that can not only aid abandoned and homeless animals, but also promote the concept that people’s lives can be enhanced by strengthening the bonds between humans and animals.
America’s Athletes is a collection of photos and personal patriotic essays from more than 50 of the nation’s biggest personalities representing a variety of sports. Roger Clemens, Evander Holyfield, Kristi Yamaguchi, Randy Johnson, Tim Duncan and Tony Stewart are among those displaying patriotic pride and generosity in this charity gift book. The list also includes baseball players Luis Gonzalez and Curt Schilling; NBA Champion David Robinson; Super Bowl winners Kurt Warner and Steve Young; and Stanley Cup Champions Brett Hull, Chris Chelios and Mike Modano; Racing Great Michael Andretti; and Olympic Gold Medalists Dan Jansen and Marion Jones, as well as many others.
Proceeds from overall sales of the book will be divided equally among charities designated by the participating athletes, including ARF.
About America’s Athletes
America’s Athletes gives some of our greatest American sports icons the opportunity to promote their chosen charities through a one-of-a-kind collectible keepsake book. The photography, featuring sports legends in patriotic themed portraits, conveys a uniquely personal feeling from each athlete, and accompanying each photograph is text in the athletes’ own words about their perspective on what it means to be an athlete in America. America’s Athletes is a project of the FairPlay Foundation, a Phoenix-based non-profit organization created to assist professional athletes, celebrities, and other affluent, civic-minded citizens in becoming more involved and giving back to enhance the community in which they live, play and serve. For more information, please visit www.americasathletes.org.
Editor’s Note: For media information or to arrange interviews with La Russa or Sandra Tenuto, either in St. Louis or in advance of her visit, contact Ken Reinstein at 480-634-4188 or 480-510-9762 (cell).