[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Fight Night XVIII In Photos. Find yourself below!  
Today marks one week since The Marconi Foundation for Kids annual Fight Night fundraiser. While the numbers are still crunching on how much The Marconi Foundation for Kids raised with its partner, the Jessie Rees Foundation, we do know this — within the first 20 minutes $100,000 was raised! We DOUBLED our goal! And it couldn’t have happened without YOU! #FNXVII also had TWO celebrity guests. Willie Gault, A retired WR in the NFL who went to Super Bowl XX and won with the Chicago Bears in 1985. Yes, it was hard to not pester him with questions about what it was like to play with Coach Ditka and Buddy Ryan, OR how insane was Jim McMahon? Sugar Shane Mosley was also in attendance with his son, Shane Mosley Jr, who boxed that night and won in the 3rd round out of 4 rounds with a K.O. It was definitely a knock out night at The Marconi!  But, most importantly, The Marconi would like to thank YOU. The abundance of generosity YOU all showed Friday night was overwhelming and behalf of the Marconi Foundation for Kids and Jessie Rees Foundation, we thank you. The continuous and unwavering support YOU show throughout the year and especially during #FNXVIII is greater than miraculous. We can’t thank you enough! Stay tuned for the final number #FNXVIII raised for the two foundations. Net proceeds are split in half and given to the Jessie Rees Foundation and the Marconi Foundation for Kids Until then, scroll through the pictures taken by the talented Bleu Cotton Photography:
The entrance through the veranda for check-in!

The entrance through the veranda for check-in!

Even the martini luge was in spirit!

Even the martini luge was in spirit!

The museum decorated in country chic for #FNXVIII

The museum decorated in country chic for #FNXVIII

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Cake pops done by Albert's Petite Sweets - yes, you could eat them!

Cake pops done by Albert’s Petite Sweets – yes, you could eat them!

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The Marconi's faithful bartenders ready at the helm.

The Marconi’s faithful bartenders ready at the helm.

Executive Director Missy with the live auction squad ready to jump in for action!

Executive Director Missy with the live auction squad ready to jump in for action!

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Alison with Super Bowl XX champ Willie Gault

Alison with Super Bowl XX champ Willie Gault

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Sugar Shane Mosley

Sugar Shane Mosley

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Sugar Shane Mosley

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Dick and Bo Marconi

Dick and Bo Marconi

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Erik Rees with Courageous Kid James

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The whole table bidding – can’t thank YOU enough!

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JOY jars to help spread Jessie's wish!

JOY jars to help spread Jessie’s wish!

562_Marconi_BleuCottonPhoto 561_Marconi_BleuCottonPhoto 223_Marconi_BleuCottonPhoto   The Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids is a class 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Orange County. The Marconi donates net proceeds from museum admission and event bookings to at-risk children charities. For more information about hosting an event at The Marconi please call 714.258.3001 or visit the website to fill out an information sheet. Thank you for helping us help kids! [/column]