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Larry Fitzgerald bringing Jordin Sparks, Adrian Peterson to benefit
Larry Fitzgerald bringing Jordin Sparks, Adrian Peterson to benefit PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune
A fundraiser in the memory of the mother of NFL star Larry Fitzgerald Jr. includes an appearance by 2007 "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks.The $100-per-person benefit for the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund is scheduled for the evening of April 10 at the Metropolitan Club Ball Room in Golden Valley.Also attending on the bill put together by the Holy Angels alum is Viking standout running back Adrian Peterson.Carol Fitzgerald died in April 2003 from breast cancer. The fund supports urban education efforts, black women with breast cancer and also helps combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among blacks. These were causes Carol Fitzgerald was passionate about in her lifetime.Sparks is a huge Larry Fitzgerald fan. At one time, her website even campaigned against rumors that the wide receiver might be traded from the Arizona Cardinals.For ticket information about the benefit, call 612-823-8574 or email
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.Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482