Earth, Wind \u0026 Fire, Taylor Dayne and Nile Rodgers and Chic were among the acts that performed at Phoenix's annual Celebrity Fight Night fundraiser.
returned to Phoenix on Saturday to fundraise for cancer research and treat attendees to performances from Grammy-winning musical artists.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers & Chic and Taylor Dayne were among the stars at the annual event, which was founded nearly three decades ago as a fundraiser for local charities and counted Muhammad Ali as one of its ardent supporters. The event's longtime musical director, Grammy-winning producer David Foster, hosted and emceed the evening at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
The live entertainment, dinner and auction with"coveted, one-of-a-kind luxury items" aimed to"deliver a knockout blow to cancer," according to a press release. Last year, Celebrity Fight Night merged with Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit that funds early-phase clinical trials for all types of cancer;"New family entertainment concept”:Here are some of the performers and celebrity guests at Gateway Celebrity Fight Night on April 1:
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