If you love ping pong, then this just might be the event for you. Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen will be hosting the 2nd annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose celebrity charity even on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Donations will benefit the Kershaw’s Challenge, a non-profit that works with at-risk communities in Los Angeles, Dallas and Zambia.
The event includes a single elimination ping pong tournament with a silent auction and live entertainment by DJ Skee. The emcee will be Chris Harrison from ABC’s “Bachelor/Bachelorette” and Uberpong is the table tennis sponsor and the tournament manager for the event.
As Clayton Kershaw said, “We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose event on the field at Dodger Stadium. Ellen and I are thrilled this event provides a way to combine our passion for making a difference in the lives of children with an activity that has become such a favorite of the Dodgers clubhouse. We’re looking forward to a great night for a great cause.”
Clayton was awarded the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award for his tireless charity work. He is the youngest recipient ever of the award which honors the player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions both on and off the field.