Via Press Release: Celebrities and athletes of local and national renown alike came out in support of the Aaron Maybin and Liris Crosse First Annual Kings & Queens All White Affair to benefit the Aaron Maybin Foundation in Baltimore, MD on Friday, July 3, 2009. Co-hosts Aaron Maybin (first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft to the Buffalo Bills) and actress and supermodel Liris Crosse looked regal in their all-white attire as they greeted guests at an invitation-only pre-event VIP reception at Sweet Tooth Dessert Shop. Liris dressed for the event in a stunning gown provided by Jovani, and both co-hosts were draped in diamonds by Rafaello & Co.
Enveloped in an intimate candle-lit terrace filled with food provided by Forum Caterers, specialty cocktails and well-wishers, the co-hosts addressed their special guests, sponsors and close friends with heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their support.
Promptly at the conclusion of the reception, a caravan of chauffeured stretch limousines arrived to escort VIP guests and celebrities to the Bourbon Street Ballroom, an elegant 3 level venue situated in downtown Baltimore, where they were greeted by press and other supporters – Rohan Marley, Hip-Hop MySpace Records artist Bossman, NFL Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain, Gabriel “The Jeweler” Jacobs with Rafaello & Co., NFL Tennessee Titans center Jason Murphy, NFL Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Lonnie Harvey, retired NFL linebacker for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants and 3-time Pro Bowler LaVar Arrington, retired NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles Antonio Freeman, and point guard for the NBA’s Washington Wizards Juan Dixon - who came out to hit the red carpet.
For more information about the event and the Aaron Maybin Foundation please visit http://www.aaronmaybin.com/.
Photo credit: Getty Images/Abby Brack and Anthony Artis
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