World Skin Cancer Foundation's Inaugural Celebrity Softball GameA full lineup of entertainment, sports and media celebrities will join forces to build awareness and funds for the World Skin Cancer Foundation at the inaugural Celebrity Softball Game at Space Coast Stadium, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. The World Skin Cancer Foundation Celebrity Softball Game will serve as a kick-off event for May's National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and is presented in part by Brighthouse Networks and Clear Channel Radio.

After 2008 American Idol finalist and Melbourne resident Robbie Carrico kicks the night off with a rocking rendition of the National Anthem, a pair of star-studded teams led by Miami Dolphins legends Mercury Morris, Bob Kuechenberg and Larry Little will take to the field at 6:00pm for the first pitch.

Orlando-based band C-Note and Brevard native Bre Morgan will both perform a song during the traditional 7th Inning Stretch while another Central-Florida musical mainstay, former *NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick, will be among the celebrity players. In addition to other notable athletes, entertainers and media personalities suiting up for the game, Mike and Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 FM will be conducting play-by-play over the Space Coast Stadium PA system throughout the game.

This is the inaugural Celebrity Softball Game for the World Skin Cancer Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting a sun-safe and active outdoor lifestyle while building awareness for skin cancer prevention. The Foundation will use the Softball Game as a community-wide exercise in early detection with free admission to the game and free skin cancer screenings offered during the event. Sponsorship and donation proceeds from the game will be used to help the Foundation achieve its goal of offering free screenings on a regular basis around the world while continuing to build overall awareness on the importance of protection against the sun's dangers.

"Education, early detection and building awareness are all critical in the fight against skin cancer," said World Skin Cancer Foundation President Drew Filliben. "Events such as the Celebrity Softball Game help us spread the word and educate the public about skin cancer causes and prevention. We want to thank in advance the great group of celebrities that have volunteered their time to play as well as the sponsors that have signed on to support the game this year."

In addition to Carrico, Morris, Little, C-Note, Kirkpatrick and Mike and Mindy, the complete list of confirmed celebrities scheduled to be on-hand or play includes:

• Johnny and Jade- XL 106.7 Fm Morning Hosts
• Ace - MTV Real World
• Anthony Bowie - Orlando Magic
• Bill Bona - ESPN Radio "The Leaderboard" Host
• Bill Mick - Radio Show Host
• Bre Morgan-National Recording Artist. Singer/Songwriter
• Christine Van Blockland - Local News
• Cori Yarkin - MTV The Hills Singer/Songwriter
• Dan Billow - Local News
• Deney Terrio - Dance Fever Disco Legend
• Derrick Kosinski - MTV Real World, Road Rules & Gauntlet
• Drew Seeley - High School Musical & The Cheetah Girls singer/songwriter
• D-Von Dudley - WWE/TNA Professional Wrestler
• Frank Roessler - MTV Real World & Gauntlet 3
• Haku - WWE Professional Wrestler
• Ibis Nieves - MTV Real World, Battle of the Sexes
• Jareb Dauplaise - Epic Movie & Meet the Spartans
• Jillian Zoboroski - MTV Road Rules & Gauntlet 3
• Justin DeBree - Stand-Up Paddle Board World Record Challenger
• Justin Smith - Meet the Spartans, The WB Guy
• Kevin Deaton - Mets and Athletics Pitcher
• Lee Strange - White Sox, Twins and Red Sox Pitcher
• Leon Bright - Buccaneers and Giants Running Back
• Mark Carrier - Buccaneers and Panthers All-Pro Wide Receiver
• Mark Long - MTV Road Rules & FOX Reality Remix Host
• Maven Huffman - MTV "Tough Enough" Winner & WWE Wrestler
• Mel Taylor - WJRR Radio Host
• Mike Score - Flock of Seagulls Lead Singer
• Phil McGeoghan - Broncos, Saints and Jets Wide Receiver
• Sam McDowell - Indians and Yankees Pitcher
• Scotty 2 Hotty - WWE Professional Wrestler
• Suzy Fleming Leonard - Florida Today Features Editor
• And many many more!!!

Joining Brighthouse and Clear Channel, other companies and organizations supporting the inaugural World Skin Cancer Foundation Celebrity Softball Game include World Sunscreen, Jobbeedu Protective Bodywear, Coconuts, Endless Summer Tattoo, Rusty's, Pevonia, Inferno and Holiday Inn. Space Coast Stadium is being provided by the Brevard County Office of Tourism.

The free skin cancer screenings will take place right at Space Coast Stadium from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and will be conducted by a team of nearly a dozen Doctors and Physicians Assistants.

Over one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year and over 10,000 people die from skin cancer annually. The most important benefit of sponsoring the Celebrity Softball Game or any other World Skin Cancer Foundation event is contributing toward the organization's efforts to raise awareness through education, prevention and detection while supporting a community event that promotes sun-safe outdoor recreation.

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