Sports

Lakers Raise $200K at Riviera For Youth Foundation

The money will support community programs for kids in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Lakers held a golf invitational at the Monday in Pacific Palisades. But it wasn't all about healthy competition, the 22nd annual Celebrity Golf Invitational and Dinner also benefitted the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation.

The event featured breakfast at the clubhouse, a cocktail reception, a silent auction and, of course, some golf, according to an article on the Lakers' website. Also according to the article, the event raised about $200,000 for the youth foundation, which focuses on "the use of sports to promote education, teamwork and self-esteem."

Of course some current Lakers stars were on hand, but a few legends also made an appearance. According to the Lakers' website, Elgin Baylor and A.C. Green were in attendance Monday.

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