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The evening of Andy Roddick’s 4th Annual Fundraiser Gala was indeed wonderfully festive, fun, and filled with folks jazzed to drop some serious cash on auction items, for the benefit of four Austin-based children charities.  Kimberlie Dykeman was honored with the opportunity to host the only interview of Sir Elton John before he hit the performance stage to prove, yet again, that there is only one ROCKET MAN! 

 

Side-by-side on the red carpet with other Austin media, Dykeman also had camera conversation with the host himself, Andy Roddick; his wife Brooklyn Decker, crooner John Legend, and Colorado Rockies’ Huston Street.

Monday brings yet another star-studded event to Austin, and Austin-based TV Host and Producer Kimberlie Dykeman is right in the middle of it all!  N.Y.’s MagicBullet Media and Full Picture, the PR and production company famous for the CW’s Project Runway, have engaged Dykeman as producer for the much-anticipated Andy Roddick Foundation 4th Annual Fundraising Gala, benefitting children’s charities in Texas.  Dykeman will be coordinating a production crew (from AMS Pictures) to capture interviews of the evening’s headlining celebrities, including the hosts, Andy Roddick and his wife Brooklyn Decker, Sir Elton John, John Legend and the Dave Matthews Band.

Red carpet coverage will include catching up with Colorado Rockies’ pitcher Huston Street and University of Texas Coach Mack Brown, as well as footage of Elton John’s private performance.  Held at the Hilton Austin, the event brings together celebrities, athletes and philanthropists for an evening of dinner, dancing, and giving, with a live auction.  All proceeds from the evening will go to benefit local children’s organizations including: KIPP Austin College Prep, The Settlement Home for Children, Austin Partners in Education, and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas.

KD-JRcropped smaller“Being hand-selected for my expertise in creating memorable moments for media is always exciting,” said Dykeman.  “But helping world-renowned athletes and celebrities have an even greater impact in the lives of countless more children in need is an absolute honor!”  Dykeman herself supports LIVESTRONG™ and several other charities, donating her time and proceeds from her SOAPBOX® brand of products, including her book “PURE SOAPBOX, the first in a motivational series.

About the Andy Roddick Foundation:  The Andy Roddick Foundation is a non for profit that strives to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children based on the principles of respect for family, education, and morality. Founded in 2000, the Andy Roddick Foundation has raised over ten million dollars for various Southern Florida and Austin based children’s organizations.  http://www.andyroddick.com/charities

About  Kimberlie Dykeman:  On-camera personality, international spokesperson, motivational speaker and published author. 

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