Second Annual Kickoff Dinner set for August 23

FRESNO, Calif. – The Bulldog Foundation will host the Second Annual Kickoff Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 23 to support the Fresno State football team at 6 p.m. The fun-filled night will be held at the Fresno Convention Center.

The evening begins with a social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction at 7:15 p.m.

"We have high hopes to reach new heights in 2018 and the support we receive from the Red Wave is critical to our success and the pride and tradition of Bulldog football," said head coach Jeff Tedford. "I look forward to sharing an evening with our supporters alongside the great staff and student-athletes that represent Fresno State with class and integrity on and off the field.

"Please join us as we kick off the 2018 football season at our second annual football fundraiser and dinner."

The Kickoff Dinner is an event to honor the Fresno State football team before the start of its season. The fans in attendance will have the unique opportunity to spend the evening with the 2018 Fresno State football team and coaching staff.

"The tremendous support and energy of the Red Wave is legendary within the West Coast and the college football ranks and with that I am so proud to be a part of this community," said director of athletics Terry Tumey. "I cannot wait to see the support our amazing student-athletes and our football program receives from the Red Wave first-hand at the Kickoff Dinner. This will be the start of something special we're building together as we begin our 2018 campaign."

Cameron Worrell, an alumnus of the Bulldog football program and 6-year NFL veteran, will serve as the master of ceremonies during the event. Later this fall, Worrell will start his fourth season as the sideline reporter on the home for Bulldog football, 940 AM ESPN radio.

The dinner will be highlighted with special appearances from the Fresno State spirit team, band and Timeout.

The silent auction during the cocktail hour will include signed NFL memorabilia and special packages from local businesses.

The live auctioneer for the evening will be George Takata. Takata is a former KSEE-24 Sunrise co-anchor with over 20 years of broadcasting experience, and a Fresno State Alumnus. The auction will include items such as an exclusive Oakland Raiders package and Coach for a Day.

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Football Fund for Excellence, to support the current needs of the program such as technological advances, meals and nutrition, recruiting support and facility needs.

Sponsor tables are available in three tiers that seat 10 people. The tiers are Bronze ($1,250), Silver ($2,500) and Gold ($5,000). Individual dinner tickets are $75.

Guests are asked to RSVP by Aug. 15 at www.gobulldogs.com/events or by calling Judy Lea at (559) 278-4112 or emailing her at jalea@mail.fresnostate.edu.

"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogschoarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.

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Second Annual Kickoff Dinner set for August 23

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