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CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MINUTE Raiders Wear Black but have Hearts of Gold 07-03-08
Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.
A big salute goes to one of Californias National Football League teams, the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders known for wearing black uniforms, however illustrated another color, showing that their hearts were filled with gold as they raised money for the Special Olympics state program. The Raiders raised $170,000 as 200 golfers were paired with current and former members of the team.
Golfers were joined by the likes of Jim Plunkett, Ted Hendricks, Tim Brown, Daryle Lamonica, Ben Davidson, former coach Tom Flores and current Coach Lane Kiffin.
This is the third year of a three year commitment by the Raiders to utilize their fundraising abilities to help improve the lives of the residents of the Bay area and the state by supporting a community based organization like Special Olympics that provides such services.
Special thanks to the Oakland Raiders!
I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.
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