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Past & Present
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.
Michael Jordan
- Basketball guard for the 6 time champions, the Chicago Bulls
- Who helped sponsor "Bourbon Street Brawl" for Global Village.
Mr. Roy
Jones Jr.
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"Pound for pound he is the best fighter in
the world today"
- Sponsor the "Bourbon Street Brawl" for Global village.
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. Reggie Howard
- Former American football cornerback
- Played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orlean Saints and the Carolina Panthers
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. Steven Segal
- World renowed actor
- Matial art specialist
Mr. Jon Voight
- World renowed actor
Mr. Ben E.
King
- Recording Artist and Performer of the hits,
"Stand By Me", "Spanish
Harlem" and "Save the Last Dance for Me"
King Mohammed VI
- Current King of Morocco
King Hassan II
- Previous King of Morocco
Mr. Evander Holyfield
- 4 Time World Heavyweight champ of the world
Mr. Andrew
Young
- Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Co-chair of the 1996 Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta
- Former Mayor of Atlanta.
Mr. Ron Silver
- World renowed actor
- Activist
Sister Beltran
- African Missionary, helped the poor on a daily basis..
Mr.
Michael Johnson
- 2 time gold medal winner, 1996 Olympics
Mr. Eric
Dickerson
- NFL Pro Bowl Running Back with the Los Angeles Rams
- Most yards rushed in a single season.
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. Rene Angelil
- World renowed empresario - Manager and husband of Celine Dion
Honorable, Mr. Henri Konan Bédié
- Former president of Cote d'Ivoire, Africa
Mrs.
Azie Taylor Morton
- 36th Treasurer of the United States of America.
Mr.
Lou Rawls
- Legendary American singer of soul music, jazz, and blues raised on the South Side of Chicago
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