\u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n HOLLYWOOD<\/strong> \u2013 On Monday, November 5, Jason Taylor<\/b><\/a><\/span>, the Hall of Fame defensive end<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/a><\/span> legend, will host JT\u2019s Ping-Pong Smash 15 \u2013 Presented by Publix<\/b><\/a><\/span>. <\/b>Proceeds from the event, which will take place at the Hard Rock Event Center <\/b><\/a><\/span>in Hollywood, will benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation<\/b>, whose mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida\u2019s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life.<\/p>\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s hard for me to believe that this is our 15th<\/sup> year of the Smash, but the support from the community continues to be amazing,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cThis is one of the most fun events we hold all year with the amount of local celebs and generous donors who come together for a common goal.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n This one-of-a-kind event will again pair generous community members with some of the Sunshine State\u2019s most recognizable personalities from the worlds of sports and entertainment.\u00a0 The duos will compete in a round-robin style ping-pong tournament while raising money for local children\u2019s charities. The fun-filled, electric atmosphere will also feature Power Parties DJs & Lighting<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/b>filling the arena with today\u2019s hottest music, in addition to the Best Buy Fun Zone<\/b><\/a><\/span>, where those in attendance can enjoy a Best Buy gaming station, hair cuts, interactive games and more!<\/p>\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI love partnering with JT on this event every year and just learning from the great work he continues to do for kids throughout our community,\u201d said Pouncey. \u201cI have to say, though, it\u2019s about time he stepped into the promoter role and brought in some real competition. I look forward to the challenge of facing Jarvis. He\u2019s a great teammate and I\u2019ll try not to embarrass him on the tables.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve heard about the Ping-Pong Smash since I came to Miami, but I think JT and Pouncey have been ducking me,\u201d shared Landry. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to showing them both what table-tennis is supposed to look like, and more importantly, I can\u2019t wait to present more opportunities for South Florida youth.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/span><\/p>\n Prior to the action that evening, the Jason Taylor Foundation will hold the eleventh-annual Ping-Pong Smash Kids Clinic \u2013 Supported by UPS<\/b><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0Nearly 100 deserving children will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the world\u2019s fastest sport from former Puerto Rican Junior National Table Tennis Champion and three-time JT\u2019s Ping-Pong Smash Champion, Juan Ly.\u00a0 The Kids Clinic will take place from 3:00 \u2013 5:00 PM, also at Hard Rock Live.<\/p>\n In addition to Publix <\/b><\/a><\/span>and UPS<\/b><\/a><\/span>, other supporters include Invicta Watch Company<\/b><\/a><\/span>, as well as Best Buy of Davie<\/a><\/span>, Fanatics<\/a><\/span>, Five Reasons Sports Network<\/a><\/span>, Global Wealth Management<\/a><\/span>, Grounds Group<\/a><\/span>, Inko Dada, Joe Rose<\/a><\/span>, Kids 2 Camp<\/a><\/span>, The Law Offices of Lawrence Zieper<\/a><\/span>, Milam\u2019s Markets<\/a><\/span>, Northwestern Mutual sponsored by Rich Goodman<\/a><\/span>, ONE Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/span>, PopGraphicsUSA.com<\/a><\/span>, Popular Bank<\/a><\/span>, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood<\/a><\/span>, Seminole Tribe of Florida<\/a><\/span>, SIDES Charity<\/a><\/span>, StevenDouglas<\/a><\/span>, Thunderous Genius Creative House<\/a><\/span>, Titos Vodka<\/a><\/span>, Wizard Creations<\/a><\/span> and UB Chillin\u2019<\/a><\/span>.<\/b><\/p>\n Doors open for JT\u2019s Ping-Pong Smash 15 \u2013 Presented by Publix at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 6.\u00a0 Admission to the event is a $5.00 donation to the Jason Taylor Foundation<\/b>.\u00a0 For more information, please call (954) 424-0799, visit www.jasontaylorfoundation.org<\/a>, or follow us on Twitter or Instagram: @JTFoundation99.\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n In July 2004, Miami Dolphins legendary Defensive End, Jason Taylor, established the Jason Taylor Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization. The Foundation\u2019s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida\u2019s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n Since opening its doors, the Jason Taylor Foundation has impacted tens of thousands of children through innovative programming including The Jason Taylor Reading Room<\/strong>, Cool Gear for the School Year<\/strong>, the Jason Taylor Children\u2019s Learning Center<\/strong>, Jason Taylor Scholars<\/strong> and the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network<\/strong>, among others. For more information on the Jason Taylor Foundation, please visit the organization\u2019s website at\u00a0visit the organization\u2019s website at www.JasonTaylorFoundation.org<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or follow on social media sites including Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/strong> or Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: @jtfoundation99.<\/p>\n Publix is privately owned and operated by its 186,000 employees, with 2015 sales of $32.4 billion. Currently Publix has 1,129 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of Fortune\u2019s \u201c100 Best Companies to Work For in America\u201d for 19 consecutive years. In addition, Publix\u2019s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company\u2019s website, www.publix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JASON TAYLOR TO HOST JT’S PING-PONG SMASH 15 PRESENTED BY PUBLIX AT HARD ROCK EVENT CENTER\u00a0ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER\u00a05 [image src=”http:\/\/jasontaylorfoundation.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Featured.Image_.Ping_.Pong_.Autograph.1200×600.png” shape=”img-rounded”] \u2022 \u2022 \u2022 HOLLYWOOD \u2013 On Monday, November 5, Jason Taylor, the Hall of Fame defensive end and Miami Dolphins legend, will host JT\u2019s Ping-Pong Smash 15 \u2013 Presented by Publix. 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