(Submitted) American Idol champ Jordin Sparks continues her charitable efforts with her 4th Annual Jordin Sparks Experience during Super Bowl week in February in Arlington, Texas. Jordin will host a series of Super Bowl week events beginning February 2nd (full schedule below).
Jordin recently finished her Broadway debut and run in the Tony Award winning musical, In The Heights, as well as released her first fragrance, Because of You.
The chart topping, platinum selling, and youngest American Idol Winner continues to work on new music in 2011 in follow up to her 2009 sophomore album and 2010 headlining tour.
Wednesday February 2nd
10:30 AM Press Conference and 11:00 AM Starkey Hearing Mission (Arlington Convention Center)
During the Starkey Hearing Foundation Mission Jordin Sparks and her Jordin Sparks Experience celebrity guests will participate in delivering the gift of hearing at no cost to hundreds of under-served children throughout North Texas.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation, "So The World May Hear," is the global leader in hearing health care and is striving to change the social consciousness of hearing. Each year the Foundation delivers more than 100,000 hearing aids through hearing missions in countries stretching from the U.S. to Vietnam. Since 2000, the Foundation has supplied nearly 500,000 hearing aids to people in need and is striving to achieve its goal of over one million free hearing aids in this decade. In addition to giving the gift of hearing, the Foundation partners with Best Buy and the Grammy Foundation to promote "Safe Hearing" and prevention especially among teens, though its National program, SoundMatters.
Allstate's "X the TXT: DSGN8 Before You Drive" (Sheraton Arlington lobby) Allstate's X the TXT movement launched more than a year ago to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving and save lives. To date, more than 125,000 people have pledged not to text and drive. Building on the success of that movement, "X the TXT: DSGN8 Before You Drive" introduces a new step in drivers' habits by urging Americans to hand their phone to their DSGN8D TXTR (designated texter) before they get behind the wheel. Allstate will be encouraging participants to join the X the TXT movement throughout the Jordin Sparks Experience. This event is ongoing and simultaneous with the Starkey Hearing Mission, Sparkstown Teddy Bear Picnic and the Red, White and Black Affair.
1:00 - 4:00 PM Sparkstown Teddy Bear Picnic (Sheraton Arlington) ***
This is a fun filled event for all ages and families hosted by Jordin Sparks and her brother P.J. Sparks. The Sparkstown Teddy Bear Picnic will include special performances by select artists and celebrities, a picnic atmosphere, and a chance for attendees to participate in our Teddy Bear service project. The "M.A.D. Awards" will also acknowledge those who have made a difference in their communities. Casual Attire. Tickets for General Picnic Seats are $50.00 each. VIP Tickets for Picnic are $100.00 each.
7:00-8:00 PM VIP Reception Ballroom Foyer Red, White and Black Affair Sheraton Arlington)*** 8:00 PM-2:00 AM Red, White and Black Affair Tailored for the 21+ adult audience, the Red, White and Black Affair is the platform to acknowledge the guests and supporters of the Jordin Sparks Experience. A party with impromptu performances (Jordin Sparks will perform her hits) and celebrity guests is a perfect setting in which to dance, mingle and network with an exclusive crowd. There will be a live auction, comedy, great dance music, high dollar raffles prizes and many more surprises all throughout the night. Special awards are given to those who have "made a difference" in their communities and all proceeds raised at the Affair benefit the "I'm M.A.D. Are You?" campaign and its projects. Alcohol provided by Remy V.S.O.P. and 360 Vodka. Cocktail or Red, White, and Black Attire Preferred. General Admission Tickets $150.00. VIP seating (minimum of 2 ticket purchase) $1,000.00 -includes food and drinks (open bar), private seating areas, exclusive access to celebrities and other VIP's.
*** Anyone who brings donations of at least 10 cans of food, 2 packs of diapers, or a new board game or toy will receive a signed photo of Jordin upon entry to either event. ***
Thursday February 3rd Service Project at Mission Arlington- Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex is a faith-based organization, which utilizes hundreds of volunteers, and a multitude of services to assist people with their physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs. Mission Arlington relies on gifts from people to help improve the lives of those in their community. Jordin Sparks along with The M.A.D. Girls team will visit Mission Arlington to tour the facility with Ms. Tillie Burgin (Founder & Executive Director), gift teddy bears to the kids and participate in an on site service project.
