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Krave Magazine     Our very own Shawn “The Matrix” Marion graced the cover of KRAVE Magazine for their All-Star February/March 2010 issue!  Click on the KRAVE Magazine cover to the right to view the FULL spread!

 

Vegas Magazine     Shawn is also featured in the March 2010 Spring Fashion Issue of Vegas Magazine with Victoria’s Secret model Marisa Miller gracing the cover. He appears in the Vegas Voyeur section on page 65 of the high glossy magazine where he discusses Basketball, Poker, Vegas, Fashion, The Shawn Marion Foundation, his summer Vegas Charity Celebrity Poker Tournament and his mom Elaine.  The issue also includes, Diddy, Carey Hart, Devi Kroell, Emily Jillette and Wayne Newton. Click Shawn's fly picture to the left to view the FULL spread!

PRESS RELEASES

 

SHAWN MARION POKER TOURNAMENT RAISES $69,000 FOR CHARITY

 

What:
The Shawn Marion Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament at Choctaw Casino.

 

When:

Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Choctaw Casino and Resort
Durant, Oklahoma

More Info:

The Shawn Marion Celebrity Poker Tournament held at Choctaw Casino Resort Saturday, Aug. 14, raised $69,000 and 100% of the proceeds will support the Shawn Marion Foundation and its continued mission to provide life-changing opportunities and experiences to single parent families. Read the full Press Release here!

 

NBA ALL-STAR SHAWN MARION ANTES UP FOR SINGLE PARENTS WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT

 

What:
The 1st annual Shawn Marion Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament

 

When:

Friday, July 23, 2010.

Celebrity Poker Tournament Kick-Off Party Hosted by Shawn Marion and Michelle Williams

TAO Las Vegas

3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Saturday, July 24, 2010. Poker Tournament will begin at 12pm.

Palms Casino Resort and Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Choctaw Casino and Resort
Durant, Oklahoma

More Info:

Read the full Press Release here!

 

 

SHAWN MARION DELIVERS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO SINGLE MOTHER FAMILIES

 

What:
Mavs forward Shawn Marion to deliver Christmas presents to seven single mother families
This appearance is not open to the public, but media is invited to attend.

 

When:

Friday, December 25, 2009, 9 a.m.

Varela Family
2307 N. Carroll Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204

New Family
2124 N. Carroll Ave., Apt. #7
Dallas, TX 75204

Jackson Family
4637 Munger Ave. Apt. #215
Dallas, TX 75204

More Info:

Marion and the Shawn Marion Foundation will make special Christmas deliveries to seven single mothers and their children Christmas morning.

“I am doing this for single parent families on Christmas Day because I know what it feels like to grow up and have sneakers so old and worn that I had to avoid puddles so that the socks protruding through the soles of my shoes would not get soaked because my mother could not afford new sneakers,” said Marion. “I know what it feels like to have nothing. My mom is a wonderful and strong woman who worked two jobs for a long time to put food on the table to feed us. To come from nothing to something is a blessing and I want to be a blessing to others.”

 

Marion purchased toys, bikes, tvs and other wish-list items, along with clothes, furniture, gift cards and other needed items and will personally deliver them to the families.

 

About The Shawn Marion Foundation:
Shawn Marion established The Shawn Marion Foundation at The Giving Back Fund to provide life-changing opportunities and experiences to single parent families. The Foundation provides college-scholarships to single parent mothers to help break the cycle of low paying jobs and limited opportunities. The Shawn Marion Foundation also distributes grants to charities in the Dallas, Las Vegas, and Chicago areas who are providing needed services to single parent families. For more information, log onto www.matrix31.com

 

About ChildCareGroup:
ChildCareGroup, a United Way agency founded in 1901, is dedicated to promoting, delivering and expanding the best child care services available outside the home. The families served by ChildCareGroup are primarily the working poor, most earning incomes below the poverty level. ChildCareGroup operates 6 Head Start/Early Head Start centers throughout the Metroplex, providing daily care for approximately 600 children.