7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic shed spotlight on Melanoma Research

For Immediate Release

April 6, 2010

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7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic

Ranked one of the top 10 celebrity golf tournaments in Southern California, Hack n' Smack benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation, champions in search of a cure for one of the most prevalent, and surprisingly deadly form of cancers.

Los Angeles, CA (March 30, 2010) -- Celebrities including Joe Pesci (Goodfellas), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Annie Wersching (24), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Paula Trickey (Deal or No Deal), Dean McDermott (Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Stephen Full (I’m in the Band), Bill Smitrovich – The Practice, and many others have been confirmed for the 7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic (www.hacknsmack.org >) at El Caballero Country Club on Monday, April 19th, 2010. The event kicks off at 11:00am with a shotgun start.

Created by founder/co-host Kevin E. West and Presented by The Actors’ Network (www.actors-network.com >), the annual tournament benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org >) to uphold the memory and spirit of friend and actor, Kerry Daveline. Over the past seven years the tournament has garnered extraordinary support and was named one of the Top Ten Celebrity Golf Tournaments in Southern California by Southland Golf Magazine.

The event includes breakfast from the legendary Nate n’ Al’s (www.natenal.com >) deli, lunch from Baby’s BadAss Burgers (www.babysbadassburgers.com >), and live entertainment by The Beach Toys with tournament co-host, Michael Moynahan .

In 2008, Hack n' Smack initiated the Warrior Award in honor of the memory of Nate Bloom; an award which celebrates the courageous and ongoing battle with Melanoma. Our 2010 Warrior Award recipient is Ms. Allie MacKay (KTLA Morning Show) and our 2010 Honoree for his service to the event, is Mr. Aaron Postil (End It Ent.).

7th Annual Hack n’ Smack Celebrity Golf Classic has top names! (Scheduled to appear)

Brian Krause - Charmed, Chuck Muncie – NFL San Diego Chargers, Dan Moriarty – FOX Sports Radio, David Naughton – Makin It, Eric Martsolf – Day of our Lives, Galen Gering – Days of our Lives, George Lazenby – James Bond, Gordon “Luggnutz” Stewart - OnEdge, Grant Show – Accidentally on Purpose, Harold Greene - LA News, Jaime Gomez – Nash Bridges, James Hyde - Passions, Jeffrey Nordling – 24, Jeremy Sumpter - Friday Night Lights, Joel Murray – Mad Men, Kevin Dobson - Knots Landing, Kevin Weisman - Alias, Lorenzo Neal - NFL Pro-Bowler, Matt Borlenghi - General Hospital, Matthew Willig - Year One, Max Ryan – Sex And The City 2, Paul Logan – Days of our Lives, Regan Burns – Reno 911, Robert Hays - Airplane, Richard Karn – Home Improvement, Richard Schiff – West Wing, Scott Elrod – Men In Trees, David Rees Snell – The Shield, Stephen Bishop – The Rundown.

For more information, including player registration, visit http://www.HacknSmack.org, or email info@hacknsmack.org.

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Every hour of every day, someone dies of melanoma in the U.S. Melanoma strikes people of all ages, races, and economic levels. One in 75 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetime. It is the fastest rising cancer in the U.S. and the most deadly. It is also the most highly preventable, and treatable, if caught early. Currently, melanoma research receives less than 10% of the funding given to basic research of other cancers “which is why we created this event and why we give 100% of the proceeds to the cause" said Kevin E. West, Founder/Co-Host.

About the Actors Network:

The Actors' Network is an award-winning and well-respected business information, and education membership organization. Founded in 1991, by Kevin E. West, The Actors’ Network is responsible for the longest on-going performer's business related curriculum in the history of entertainment. Alums include: Masi Oka (Heroes) and Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) (www.actors-network.com )

About the Founder:

Originally from Nashville, Kevin E. West’s career spans over 2 decades. Justified, Leverage, LOST, 24, Desperate Housewives, NCIS, Alias, CSI, Bourbon St. (Pilot), Judging Amy, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Melrose Place, The Pretender, Resurrection Blvd, Oh, Baby, Angel, VIP, Seven Days, Diagnosis Murder, Arrest & Trial, In The House, Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Santa Barbara, The Texas Cheerleader Story, Matlock and Made in Heaven with Timothy Hutton are just a sampling. Kevin is also the Co-Author of The Actor’s Guide to GETTING THE JOB and former Stand-up Comic. He is a national speaker, former collegiate golfer, 4-time L.A. Marathoner, 5-time Men’s Senior World Series baseball player and plays a mean Texas Hold’em.

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