Tony Todd, a fixture in the Santa Monica community, is hosting a movie night on the town — all for charity!
Tony, a celebrity fixture — known for his skills in baseball and football — hosts a “Little Big League” screening to promote free medical checkups.
Tony Todd To Host ‘Big Little League’ Charity Screening
Tony Todd
Local sports legend Tony Todd is known for his skills on and off the field, as he has done a lot of work with youth organizations in the past. This time, he organized a screening of “Little Big League” to promote free medical check-ups provided by local hospitals. Oh yeah, and he stars in the movie!
According to the Santa Monica Daily Press, Todd was actually at Marine Park when he stumbled upon an audition hosted by director Rob Reiner and star Billy Crystal.
“I told them I was probably better than everybody you had there and then they said, ‘We’ve been hearing that all day’ … So they gave me five swings. Everyone has 10 swings. They gave me five swings,” Todd recalled. “They threw five balls, the first four over the fence, then the last ball, they told me to run to first base. I wouldn’t say I can’t run a little bit so I didn’t stop at first. I just ran all the way.”
Todd’s impressive performance not only landed him roles in “Little Big League,” but in other successful films, such as “Anger Management” starring Jack Nicholson, and the Marvel film series “Black Panther,” starring the late actor Chadwick Boseman.
Todd Is Always Happy To Serve The Community
Tony Todd
Although he has had a long and successful Hollywood career, Tony Todd has never forgotten his roots. He continues to coach Samohi’s baseball team and works as a mentor to local kids, a tradition he says he instilled in himself by working with his own coaches.
“I lost my coach recently, James (Mac) McPherson who coached me in Santa Monica. He died last year. And I remember as a kid, you know, my mom and dad divorced when I was five years old and he basically took me under his wing, myself and another guy named Aaron Brown because we were better athletes at that area,” he said. remembered again. “But, he didn’t have much, he worked for the city, but he would just teach me how to give back and I always did. I always give back to the kids.”
“I just like to give back men, to the kids, because I still feel like a little kid,” he added. “And I just want everyone to have fun. And that’s what it’s all about, it’s just paying it forward. And I love doing that.”
Health Screenings Will Be Provided By Providence Medical Group
While Tony Todd will be on hand at the screening to meet the kids and sign autographs, individuals can also get free health screenings provided by Providence Medical Group. They will offer free hypertension screening, colorectal cancer risk screening, and various other tests.
The first 150 individuals to show up for the event will be provided with mats and snacks to enjoy, but everyone is welcome to bring their own snacks, drinks and picnic blankets.
Fans can click here for more information and free tickets to the event, which will begin at 6pm at Virginia Avenue Park, located at 2200 Virginia Ave.
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