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Burn Notice Star Jeffrey Donovan and Bruce and Kris Jenner Join Field
At 20th Annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2009) --- Jeffrey Donovan, star of the hit television drama “Burn Notice,” and the husband/wife reality television stars of the popular show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” former Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner and his wife Kris, have been added to the field of celebrities and tennis stars at this year's Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic.

            Now in its 20th season, the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic will be played Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach. The annual Gala and dinner dance will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club and will feature entertainment superstar Natalie Cole.

Along with Chris Evert, Donovan and the Jenners, the tennis legends and standouts scheduled to appear this year include former #1 players Lindsay Davenport and Monica Seles, men's tour favorite Justin Gimelstob and Vince Spadea.  They will be joined by film and television stars Elisabeth Shue, Jon Lovitz and Maeve Quinlan, Today show host Matt Lauer, musician Gavin Rossdale and Fox & Friends hosts Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade.  Tennis Hall of Famer Bud Collins will also be on hand to emcee the weekend's events.

Tickets for the tennis action and the Gala dinner are available through Chris Evert Charities at 561-394-2400 or www.chrisevert.org. General admission tickets are $20 per day.   Series tickets are $70 and individual day club seats (reserved seat with seat back) are $40 for each day.  Box ticket packages range from $175 to $900, with individual box seats for $90.  Children age 10 and under are free if accompanied by a paid adult in the general admission section.  Gala tickets are $750 each.

Jeffrey Donovan currently stars as Michael Westen in USA Network's original series Burn Notice and was most recently seen in Changeling, opposite Angelina Jolie, as a corrupt police chief in the 1920’s-era drama.  His other film work includes Come Early Morning, Believe in Me, Hitch, Sleepers, Purpose, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 and Bait. 

Bruce Jenner captured the world when he won the Gold Medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics and earned the title of "World's Greatest Athlete."  In the years since his athletic achievements Jenner has been involved in a wide variety of projects and causes.  Jenner is an entrepreneur, commercial spokesman, television personality, producer, actor and author.  Bruce and his wife Kris can be found spending time with his family onscreen on E! Network's "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Kris Jenner is the star and executive producer of the hit television reality series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" which airs on E! Entertainment Network.  She also is a correspondent for the popular entertainment show "The Insider," president of her own production company and manager of her husband, Bruce Jenner, and his successful motivational speaking tour. 

Since the first event in 1989, the Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has raised more than $17.8 million to help abused and neglected children in South Florida.  Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a public-private partnership in conjunction with the state of Florida to raise money supporting programs for at-risk children.  The event is held in association with Broward Health Chris Evert Children's Hospital.

Sponsors of the 20th Annual Raymond James / Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis classic and Gala include the City of Delray Beach, Boca Raton Resort and Club, Palm Beach Post, SUM Advertising, Swiss International Air Lines, Gulfstream, Global Wings, Rooms to Go, Merle Wood & Associates, Avitat Boca Raton, 3C Interactive, Rolex, KOOL 105.5, Lincoln, WPTV, The Catering Group, White Stallion Productions, Quantum Foundation, Hilton Garden Inn, Marchon Eyewear, the Boca Raton Marriott and Palm Beach Ice Works.
For more information, including details on sponsorship opportunities, call Chris Evert Charities at 561-394-2400.
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