The Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular has been heralded by the Los Angeles Times as the premier sports awards dinner in the country. This exciting charity event was established in 1986 in response to the promise of genetic research leading to the understanding of numerous genetic diseases found in children as well as adults. The Sports Spectacular has raised over $19 million to benefit the life-saving work of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute. The Institute’s focus is to provide expert consultation and cutting edge research to find new and improved methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment for all types of genetic disorders, including mental retardation, dwarfism, cystic fibrosis, deafness and malformation syndromes, as well as common diseases of adulthood, such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. The event also benefits the Sports Spectacular Fellowship Endowment, which supports the training of five research Fellows in various medical fields at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

  Some of our favorite athletes attend the The Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular event this year……enjoy the photos and take the time educate yourself about the cause, HERE!

Carmelo Anthony  and Snoop

Carmelo Anthony and LaLa

Darren Sharper – NFL

James Looney – MLB

Antonio Peirce

Happy to see Reggie Bush smiling                                                                       Amir Johnson

Ray Edwards                                                                                                                           Russell Westbrook

Ronny Turiaf                                                                                                                    Mike Irvin

I see you, Nick Burnett                                                                                            Carl Lewis, where you been?

Not surpise you two are friends…John Salley & Snoop                    Ray Edwards, again……that beard?

photos:zimbio