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Justin Timberlake, Charitable Swinger

by Celebuzz on Oct. 16, 2008 10:29 AM / Leave a Comment
Justin Timberlake, Charitable Swinger
WENN

Justin Timberlake sure has been building his philanthropic cred recently.

Not only is he spearheading a benefit concert for Shriners Hospital for Children in Las Vegas on Friday, but while he's in Sin City he'll be swinging his golf club for the same charity.

Golf Las Vegas Now reports that the fashionable and in-demand singer has teamed up with the PGA to launch the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open, which runs October 13-19.

At a press conference for the event, Timberlake discussed his love for golf and
the similarities between swinging a club and singing for an audience.

"I grew up an athlete, and I would say I actually attack my career in more of a fashion of an athlete than an entertainer. I have an hour and a half routine before every show just like the pros have an hour-, two-hour routine of warming up before every round. I attack everything like an athlete. That's how I grew up."

Yeah, but everyone already knew that, Justin!

Anyway, good for you, helping out the children and all. It's heartening to know that there's more than one celebrity out there who's willing to lend a hand to needy kids.

Quotables /
“Justin Timberlake played in and hosted the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on the PGA tour in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative medical research and outstanding teaching programs.”
Just Jared
“Golf-loving pop singer Justin Timberlake recently showed up at a rally with girlfriend Jessica Biel to encourage young voters to vote for Barack Obama. In addition to his political pursuits, Justin also took some time out to host the PGA Tour's Vegas stop at the TPC Summerlin for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.”
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