WATCH: Keith Gordon on Fight for Children Honors
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Keith Gordon, president and CEO of Fight for Children. Gordon discusses the upcoming Fight for Children Honors event as well as other ways to get involved with the organization. For more information about the event, visit Honors – Fight For Children.
Save the Date: Fight For Children Honors to Celebrate Social Impact of Sports, May 19
After a 30-year run hosting Fight Night, one of the most successful charity galas in the Washington, D.C., area, Fight For Children, announces its successor, Fight For Children Honors. Described by the organizers as “Fight Night meets The Kennedy Center Honors,” the event celebrates those who have leveraged the power of sports for positive social
After 3 Decades of Helping Children, Fight Night Finale Promises to ‘Go Out with a Bang’
Fight For Children President and CEO Keith Gordon promises the organization’s upcoming gala and networking event will “go out with a bang” as it concludes 30 years of a special night to raise funds to secure a brighter future for children in low-income communities. After a more than two-decade career in which he held leadership
Star-Studded Evening Slated With Fight Night to Raise Money for At-Risk Kids
Fight For Children, the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit working to improve the lives of at-risk children throughout the area, is promising an exciting lineup at its Nov. 1 fundraiser. Dubbed Fight Night, the yearly event will convene nearly 2,000 leaders of business, government, philanthropy, sports and entertainment for an evening of fundraising, networking, boxing and
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Night 2018, Nov. 1
The Fight Night gala, which raises money for at-risk children throughout the Washington, D.C., area is set for Nov. 1. The black-tie event, which has traditionally featured a boxing theme, takes place at the Washington Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW in D.C. The event includes a welcome reception and silent auction starting 6 p.m.
Fight For Children’s Fight Night 2017 Recap
On Nov. 2, the Professional Fighters League hosted its annual gala featuring mixed martial arts superstars, to raise money for a good cause. That evening, Fight For Children benefited from the fundraiser. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit works to ensure children in the region receive a quality education. The black-tie event brought together more than 2,000 professionals in business,
Fight Night Mixes MMA and World-Class Entertainment for a Cause
Tickets are going fast for Fight Night 2017, Fight For Children’s largest annual fundraiser, organizers say. This year’s event features a first-time shift from boxing to mixed martial arts as well as world-class entertainment from Laith Al-Saadi and this year’s headliner, the Hollywood-based all-star superband, Royal Machines. The transition to MMA brings an exciting new
Fight for Children’s ‘Fight Night’ Raises $5.1M, Draws 1,900 Attendees
Fight For Children announced Nov. 17 its annual fundraising event Fight Night, which took place at the Washington Hilton on Nov. 10, drew 1,900 attendees and raised $5.1 million. The event showcased a number of matches including the IBF/USBA Featherweight Championship bout between Daniel Franco and Derrick Murray, as well as a Muay Thai fight
SAVE THE DATE: 2015 Fight Night Opening Bell Set for Nov. 5
Some people take the term “joining the fight …” a little too literally. For over 25 year’s Fight Night has been raising money to support children in lower income families achieve a higher standard of living by decking it out with some of boxing’s greatest: Joe Frazier, Aaron Pryor and Roberto Duran. All proceeds for
Raul Fernandez, Chairman of Fight Night Gala, Chats About the 25th Annual Event
Boxing legends and heavyweights from business and government, entertainment and community service will participate in this year’s Fight Night fundraiser. Twenty-five years ago, the late Joseph E. Robert, Jr. created Fight Night to raise funds to help Washington, D.C.’s low-income children secure a brighter future. Fight Night will bring together 2,000 attendees for an evening
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Night to Host Annual Fundraiser November 13th
Join boxing legends and heavyweights from business and government, entertainment and community service at this year’s Fight Night fundraiser. Twenty-five years ago, the late Joseph E. Robert, Jr. created Fight Night to raise funds to help Washington, D.C.’s low-income children secure a brighter future. Fight Night will bring together 2,000 attendees to enjoy an evening
GALLERY: Fight Night 2013 Draws Big Names, Raises Funds for Education and Healthcare Services for Children in Need
Fight for Children’s 2013 Fight Night event at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, D.C, recently took place on Nov. 14, 2013. The event included leaders of business, government, and philanthropy for a night of live boxing and much more. Referred to as D.C.’s premiere fundraising event, Fight Night aimed to raise a record-breaking $3 million
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Night 2013 on Nov. 14th
Fight for Children’s Fight Night 2013 event will take place Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, D.C. The event will include leaders of business, government, and philanthropy for a night of live boxing and much more. Referred to as D.C.’s premiere fundraising event, Fight Night aims to raise $3 million for
Fight for Children Chairman Raul Fernandez Talks this Year’s Event, Fundraising Goals and the D.C. Philanthropic Community
Raul Fernandez wears many hats. He serves on a variety of Boards, is Chairman and CEO of ObjectVideo, a private technology company that develops video analytics software for automated security surveillance, and serves as Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, a private partnership which owns the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals and
SAVE THE DATE: Fight For Children School Night: Ingredients For Excellence – April 13
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 13, 2012 is Fight For Children’s annual School Night: Ingredients for Excellence fundraiser. This year’s theme of Ingredients for Excellence will highlight key ingredients necessary for kids to succeed in the classroom and celebrate the winning schools of the 2012 Quality Schools Initiative. The event will be hosted by Chuck
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Night Hosts Annual Fundraiser November 10th
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Night is coming to the Washington Hilton this November 10, 2011. More than 1,800 prominent business and government leaders along with legends from the boxing ring will come together to raise money for Fight For Children and other organizations that provide education and healthcare services to low-income children in the Washington
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