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Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation
Courtney Boeckman
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First Annual Chargers and Chops Raises $125,000 to Benefit
Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation
San Diego Chargers’ Melvin Ingram and teammates serve dinner at Donovan’s Steak
and Chop House in the Gaslamp for a good cause
SAN DIEGO – (June 2, 2015) – San Diego Chargers’ Outside Linebacker Melvin Ingram welcomed more
than 125 guests to Donovan’s Steak and Chop House in the Gaslamp on Monday, June 1, 2015 for his
First Annual Chargers and Chops, raising $125,000 to benefit Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible
Foundation.
The foundation aims to provide inner city and low-income children with the educational opportunities and
resources to reach their full potential and beat the odds. Proceeds from the evening will help fund
community outreach programs, such as Mission: Christmas and Melvin’s Reading Stations, in an effort to
fulfill the mission of Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation.
For one evening only, several San Diego Chargers, including Jahleel Addae, Keenan Allen, Jeremiah
Attaochu, Donald Butler, Richard Crawford, Chris Davis, Greg Ducre, King Dunlap, Brandon Flowers,
Corey Liuget, Patrick Robinson, Manti Te’o, Colton Underwood, Jason Verrett and Tourek Williams,
joined Ingram to trade in their uniforms and helmets for aprons and trays to benefit Ingram’s cause.
In addition to celebrity service from Ingram and his Chargers teammates, guests enjoyed a cocktail
reception and Donovan’s world-class prime steaks, accompanied by the finest of wine.
Steve Hartman and Mike Costa of XTRA 1360 FOX Sports San Diego’s Loose Cannons served as the
evening’s emcees, while Janine Huisman of For Your Benefit served as the evening’s auctioneer during
exciting live and silent auctions.
For more information about Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation, please visit melviningram.org.
About Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation
The mission of Melvin Ingram’s Mission Possible Foundation is to provide inner city and low-income
children with the educational opportunities and resources to reach their full potential and beat the odds.
For more information, please visit melviningram.org.
About Donovan’s Steak and Chop House in the Gaslamp
Donovan’s Steak & Chop House sets the standard for fine dining excellence where USDA 100% prime
steaks reign supreme. The elegant and lively atmosphere is complemented by cordially friendly service
and an award winning wine list.
Created with the needs of a highly selective clientele in mind, Donovan's evokes the classic steakhouse
experience, providing prime steak and chops in a sophisticated atmosphere for a one-of-a-kind dining
affair. It is the perfect destination for getting lost in luxury and enjoying epicurean delights where mouthwatering prime steakhouse fare is paired with a thoughtfully selected wine program that has earned the
prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.
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