On Saturday, October 9, the annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert for Andre Agassi's Foundation for Education was held at the Wynn Las Vegas. Performers included Elton John, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Mraz, Peter Cincotti and The Canadian Tenors.
This year marked the 15th Grand Slam event which benefits the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education whose mission is to transform public education in the United States through the the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy school in Las Vegas and "by influencing state and national policy".
Jennifer Hudson, who looked svelte in a purple gown by Michael Kors, sang “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”. Jason Mraz performed his hit song "I'm Yours."
Elton John, the headliner of the event, commented: “I am so very pleased to be invited to participate in Andre’s 15th Grand Slam for Children. Andre has been a great and generous friend both to me and to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. I believe whole-heartedly in the wonderful work he is doing with the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy.”
The evening also included a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and live auction. For more information, visit http://www.agassifoundation.org
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