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Global Village Champions
Endorsing Our Philanthropic Efforts A group of select individuals committed to helping others under the philosophy of "doing well by doing good." We salute these fighters of poverty for their support, generosity, and goodwill. The ever growing list of Champions, inspire us to attain our dream of providing 500 million meals to the needy, by December 31st 2008.
- Three time world heavy weight champion of the world
- Time Magazine (The Most Recognizable Person on the Planet)
- GQ Magazine; "Athlete of the Century"
Ms. Céline Dion
- Multiple Grammy Award Winner - International Recording Superstar.
Mr. Roy
Jones Jr.
- Light Heavyweight champ of the world.
"Pound for pound he is the best fighter in
the world today"
Honorable, Mr. Henri Konan Bédié
- Former president of Cote d'Ivoire, Africa
Mr.
Gary US Bonds
- Legendary Rock'n Roll Performer and Recording Artist of,
"This Little Girl Is
Mine", "New Orleans" and "Quarter to Three".
Mr.
Lou Rawls
- Legendary American singer of soul music, jazz, and blues raised on the South Side of Chicago.
Mr. Ben E.
King
- Recording Artist and Performer of the hits,
"Stand By Me", "Spanish
Harlem" and "Save the Last Dance for Me".
Mr. Guy
Lafleur
- NHL Hockey Hall of Fame
- Led the Montreal Canadiens to 5 Stanley Cup wins
- He led the NHL in scoring for 3 years.
Mr.
Vladislav Tretiak
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The first Soviet born player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
in 1989
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Goaltending Consultant for the Blackhawks prior to the 1990-91 season.
Mr.
Michael Johnson
- 2 time gold medal winner, 1996 Olympics.
Mr. Ray
Crockett
- Defensive Back for the Super Bowl Champions - Denver Broncos.
Mr. Steve
Atwater
- Defensive Back for the Super Bowl Champions - Denver Broncos
- Seven Time - All-Pro Defensive Back.
Mr. Eric
Dickerson
- NFL Pro Bowl Running Back with the Los Angeles Rams
- Most yards rushed in a single season.
Mr. Andrew
Young
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Co-chair of the 1996 Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta