Marcus Stroud, Former UGA Football hero and an eight-year NFL veteran and starting defensive tackle (#99) for the Buffalo Bills, will host Le Moulin Rouge on Friday, March 26 from 7–11p.m. at Opera in midtown Atlanta. Proceeds from the event will benefit patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, one of three hospitals that comprise one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment featuring R&B artist, Lina, signature cocktails, themed food stations, a premium open bar, fireeaters, live statues and three choreographed dance performances by CiCi Kelley (CiCi choreography had graced the legendary stage of Harlem’s “Showtime at the Apollo” and FOX 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia”), Victor M. Jackson, II (Victor has worked with Ciara, Keri Hilson, Lil Wayne, Kandi Burruss, Mario, BET, BRAVO and HBO and last but not least Quincy Lamar, and a silent auction featuring a wide range of exciting travel, dining and resort packages, rare sports memorabilia, Honesty jewelry couture by Nicole Jones (wife of Chicago White Sox player, Andruw Jones,) Louis Vuitton and much more.

In addition to host Marcus Stroud, the following NFL players will also be on hand to meet with guests and media: Deon Grant – Seattle Seahawks; George Wilson, Buffalo Bills; Fred Taylor – New England Patriots; Mike Peterson – Atlanta Falcons; Hines Ward – Pittsburgh Steelers; Robert Edwards – NFL Free Agent; and Marcellus Willey – Retired NFL.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, please note the event date and time has changed to Friday, March 26, 2010 from the original date of Saturday, March 27th. General admission tickets are $125/each. VIP tickets are available for $200/each. All proceeds will benefit patients at Children’s Healthcare at Hughes Spalding. VIP ticket holders will have access to a special ‘Meet & Greet’ with Marcus Stroud and other participating athletes and celebrities from 7 – 8 p.m. General Admission is from 8 – 11p.m.

This first-time event ‘Le Moulin Rouge’ will be held at Opera Atlanta located at 1150 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309

For more information or to purchase tickets to Marcus Stroud’s Le Moulin Rouge fundraiser, please visit us online at www.marcusstroudfoundation.com.