March 2008

Super Heroes

Block Headwear sponsors Athletes First Classic charity golf tournament

The annual Athletes First Classic is the company’s signature event, raising money for Orangewood, a home for abused and disadvantaged children. Held in March each year, the Athletes First Classic brings together the company’s clients – NFL athletes, coaches, and retired players – for a two-day extravaganza at the luxurious St. Regis Resort in Dana Point, California. The dinner program and phenomenal silent and live auctions along with a unique golf tournament the following day make this a “can’t miss” weekend for Athletes First clients.

In past years the Classic has been covered nationally by ESPN and NFL Network and honored luminaries such as Pat Tilman, Peter Ueberroth, Steve Young, Drew Bledsoe, and more. To date, the Athletes First Classic has raised over $700,000 for underprivileged kids in Orange County.

In 2007 and 2008 Block Headwear sponsored the Athletes First Classic, providing a gift suite for guests and hosting a hole at the charity golf tournament. Some of the players we’ve introduced to Block include Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselback and New England Patriots QB Matt Cassel.