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The O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation provides community assistance to disadvantaged youth through the generous support of donors and sponsors. One sponsor in particular, BankAtlantic, has really stepped up to the plate and offered support to the Catch 81 Foundation in many ways. In addition to monetary support, the employees from BankAtlantic have volunteered and attended all of the Catch 81 Foundation fundraising events. These acts of kindness truly show BankAtlantic’s high level of dedication to improving the South Florida community.

BankAtlantic’s support has helped the Catch 81 Foundation put on events such as the Spring Celebrity Golf Classic, the Signature Grand Ghoul, O.J. McDuffie’s Strikes for Kids and the O.J. McDuffie Softball Slam. These events have raised thousands of dollars for community programs that assist underserved children.

Last month, BankAtlantic was the VIP Reception sponsor for the O.J. McDuffie Spring Celebrity Golf Classic, which took place at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. The event began with Jon Saxx captivating guests with his beautiful saxophone performance. Joe Rose entertained the crowds as the Master of Ceremonies. Celebrities and guests mingled and danced, while dining on gourmet food and enjoying a premium open bar.

Thank you BankAtlantic for all that you have done for the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation.

About BankAtlantic

BankAtlantic, Florida’s most convenient bank, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Through its broad network of community branches and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open seven days a week and offers extended weekday hours. BankAtlantic is a member of the FDIC.

October was an extremely busy month for the Catch 81 Foundation! We had the Strikes for Kids bowling fundraiser on October 10 and the Signature Grand Ghoul on October 25. We had an amazing turnout at both events, which would not have been possible without our guests, supporters and sponsors.

On October 10, 2010 bowlers grabbed their bowling shoes and their bowling balls to support the efforts of the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation. The first place winner was E.F. Tire and Auto with Bill Martinez, Sam Logiurato, Dave Peters and Eddie Deatley on the team. Eddie Deatley also took the prize for high game winner! Overall the event grossed more than $27,000, which will be used for a variety of community efforts. In addition to using the money to fund our holiday donations to Jack and Jill Children’s Center and the SOS Children’s Villages, some of the money will also be used to fund the charter school that is in the works.

We were ecstatic at the turnout for the spooktacular Signature Grand Ghoul Halloween event. O.J. McDuffie and Ricky Williams hosted Read the rest of this entry »

The Strikes for Kids Bowling event is just around the corner! Every year, the O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation hosts the Strikes for Kids Bowling event to help raise money for underserved children in South Florida. The event is put on so participants can mingle with celebrities, have fun bowling and spend their afternoon raising money for the children in their community. Can you think of a better way to spend this Sunday? Probably not!

Each team participating in the Strikes for Kids Bowling event will get to play with a celebrity bowler. There will be free food, free drinks, giveaways and goodie bags for all participating bowlers! You won’t want to miss out on one of the hottest fundraisers of the season.

The confirmed list of celebrities includes Cliff Floyd, Reggie Givens, Davone Bess, Patrick Cobbs, Julie Durda, Bobby Harden, Lamar Thomas, Twan Russell, Ki-Jana Carter, Sid Rosenberg, Brian Poli-Dixon, Oronde Gadsden, Mike Williams,

Jim Kiick, Mark Duper, Kerry Glenn, Daryl Porter and Zach Crockett. Of course, O.J. McDuffie will be there too!

We wouldn’t be able to put on this event without the help of our sponsors. We want to thank Ed Morse Bayview Cadillac, which is

the title sponsor of the event. Diamond Strike Lanes, Storm and Wal-Mart are also sponsors that are helping to make the Strikes for Kids bowling event possible.

Here are the event details:

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Date: October 10, 2010

Place: Diamond Strike Lanes, Pompano Beach, Fla.

We will see you on Sunday!

Earlier this year, many kind supporters joined with the Catch 81 Foundation to help a brave little girl. Last week, Brilei celebrated her first birthday. This is Brilei’s story in the words of her mother.

This year our family decided to celebrate Brilei’s first birthday a bit different than most. To us it was not only a birthday, but a celebration of the Journey we traveled this past year of her life. A dear friend of ours Joe Elkind, offered his beautiful home to us to host her party. We had a wonderful dinner and Mr. Jon Saxx came out to play the saxophone for Brilei, which touched many hearts. We also had a wonderful turnout of our friends and family who have loved and supported us through it all. It was a beautiful evening.

The evening of her arrival was very exciting for all of us. Although there were a few complications the outcome was the most beautiful perfect little angel. She was 6 lbs. 10 ounces of pure heaven. With a head full of the deepest chocolate brown hair and eyes the color of cocoa, we instantly fell in love. How were we so blessed?

After a long night of routine events, her first bath and different tests, I was finally able to have my baby back in my arms. My feeling was I never want to let this precious gift go. The next morning in all our glory and as we were down to our last few hours before being discharged, a nurse came in to administer her last test. They were checking her heart, as they routinely do, only this time was different. The nurse came in to let us know that they had heard a murmur. They told us they would need to call in the cardiologist Read the rest of this entry »

The O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation is in need of in-kind donations as well as monetary donations. The Catch 81 Foundation’s mission is to help underserved children in the South Florida community. Our sponsors, events and generous donors fuel our success in giving back to the children who need our help.

The following list indicates the items that are most needed.

• Blankets and Bedding
• Brushes
• Clothes
• Combs
• Deodorant
• Diapers
• Food (non-perishable)
• Hair care products
• School Supplies
• Toothbrushes
• Toys

You can drop these items off at our corporate offices or email us for more details at info@catch81foundation.com.

O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation

8201 Peters Road

Suite 1000

Plantation, FL, 33324

877-584-2301

The O.J. McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation measures their successes on the joy and help children receive from their endeavors. The Catch 81 Foundation is more than a fundraising organization because it is dedicated to using every available resource on programs and activities for children. The proceeds received through fundraising efforts facilitate the creation and support of much needed programs.

The Catch 81 Foundation develops events and programs that help reach children’s immediate needs. The foundation also develops programs that will give children the tools they need to succeed in life. Through toy drives, football camps and other initiatives, the Catch 81 Foundation has been recognized as a charity that is truly dedicated to its mission of helping underserved children.

In addition to developing its own programs, the Catch 81 Foundation uses the money raised from its fundraising efforts to help other organizations with similar missions. The Catch 81 Foundation finds opportunities where the money from its fundraising efforts can be best utilized to help ensure better futures for the children in South Florida.

Some of the charities we partner with include:

• The Sheridan House Single Parent Ministries
• The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Alonzo Mourning Holiday Party
• The Boys and Girls Club
• NFL YET Center the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
• Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
• S.W.I.M.S. Foundation
• American Cancer Society – Relay For Life
• The SOS