Motorola is the latest supporter to join the growing list of nationally recognized sponsors of the Tug McGraw Foundation's annual event, "An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference," on Nov. 3, at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, Penn.

The Tug McGraw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Napa. It was founded by former major league baseball player Tug McGraw in 2003 to help brain tumor survivors and their families live well by funding quality of life research and raising public awareness about brain tumors.

Guests at the gala will have the chance to play Texas Hold 'Em with an all-star line-up of entertainment and sports celebrities including former Chicago Bears Super Bowl winning quarterback, Jim McMahon; Baseball Hall of Famer, Steve "Lefty" Carlton; National League All-Star, Bob Boone; Trump apprentice, Kelly Perdew; and, retired Phillies catcher, Darren "Dutchie" Daulton.

Returning as master of ceremonies, legendary baseball analyst: Chicago White Sox first baseman, Jim Thome; one of the leading brain tumor researchers in the world, Dr. Darrel Bigner; president of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tom Muldoon; and chairman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Bill Giles.

Last year, awards were given to Rusty Staub, Tug's friend and teammate with the New York Mets, and Tim McGraw, the Tug McGraw Foundation's honorary chairman. McGraw's band, the Dancehall Doctors, performed along with Hot Apple Pie and the Warren Brothers.

For more information about "An Evening with Tim McGraw & Friends," to purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.tugmcgraw.org.