Washington, DC – Roger Mason Jr, San Antonio Spurs Guard and Washington, DC native, will host his 1^st Annual Ball for a Cause on July 29 featuring bowling at Lucky Strike in Chinatown.  Several current and former professional athletes have been invited to attend and proceeds from the events will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area (NKF/NCA). 

Kidney disease is something that hits home for Mason.  When Roger was 11, his father Roger Mason Sr. passed away from kidney disease. According to Mason, "It has been a dream of mine to be a part of such a wonderful organization that shares my vision.  The National Kidney Foundation has helped many people live a healthier and happy life. I am proud to announce our inaugural event in July. I look forward to years of supporting the cause."

The event at Lucky Strike will showcase the bowling skills of some of today’s top athletes and entertainers.  Lanes are available for purchase and each lane will have a celebrity and a young kidney patient.  Bowling lanes are $2,500 and individual tickets to the event are $100, which includes complimentary food, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with athletes and other celebrities. 

The Washington, DC area has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the nation but the National Kidney Foundation is working hard in the community to combat that. Funds from this event will be used to support vital research, patient services, public and physician education, and organ donation programs.

Proceeds will also support NKF/NCA’s flagship program, Knock Out Kidney Disease, a comprehensive screening and education program targeted at at-risk individuals.

Preston A. Englert, Jr., President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area said, “We are proud to partner with Roger on this unique fundraiser. His knowledge of the problem in the Washington, DC area will really help to raise awareness about kidney disease and its leading causes—diabetes and high blood pressure—and get those most at risk vital information to improve their health.”

For tickets or sponsorship, please contact Kevin Cannady at the National Kidney Foundation, , 202-244-7900 ext. 11. Register online at www.kidneywdc.org.