Foundation Events

Each year, the Lenny Wilkens Foundation hosts fundraisers for the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic and other organizations that deliver healthcare and education services with dignity to children and their families. Our biggest event is the annual Lenny Wilkens Foundation Celebrity Classic Weekend, featuring a Dinner Auction and Golf Tournament with celebrities from the world of sports and more. We have several ticket options for singles, couples, and groups - please click HERE to learn more.
2011 Celebrity Classic Weekend On August 12, join Lenny Wilkens and friends to launch the weekend with the Celebrity Classic Weekend Dinner Auction, our biggest fundraiser of the year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. On August 13, play in the annual Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited, so reserve now by contacting the Lenny Wilkens Foundation: Brigid Graham, Executive Director Office 425-898-4592 brigid@lennywilkensfoundation.org		Elgin Baylor, Gus Williams, and Lenny Wilkens at the 2010 Celebrity Classic Weekend .
2010 Recent Events February 12: Numerous Foundation supporters joined Coach Wilkens and several of his Foundation Board members as they hosted the 9th Annual Seattle Print Fair at Davidson Galleries in Pioneer Square. March 2: A few thousand friends and supporters joined the Lenny Wilkens Foundation in cheering on the Seattle University Redhawks versus the Portland State Beavers at Key Arena. During the evening the Foundation presented a check to the Odessa Brown Childrens Clinic for $120,000. At half-time the crowd cheered as the Foundation receieved generous donations from Union Bank: the Peoples Bank and Comcast. August 6 & 7: Several hundred guests helped the Lenny Wilkens Foundation fund-a-need of nearly $100,000. Thanks to 2010 Celebrity Classic Weekend Participants! Special thanks to the sponsors, celebrities, and over 500 guests who helped the Foundation break our 2009 fund raising record. See the Celebrity Classic link at left for event details. See the Celebrity Guests link at left. More Information To learn more about the Lenny Wilkens Foundation, its fundraising activities, and the organizations we support, please visit our CONTRIBUTE page by clicking HERE.