Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Ray Romano, Joe Mantegna, Cheech Marin, Charlie Day and former Miss USA Susie Castillo were clad in their golf outfits and just a few of the celebrities who participated in The First Annual National Kidney Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic launched by actor/comedian George Lopez along with philanthropist Stewart Rahr. THe fundraising event, which was held at Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake, California on May 5, benefited programs such as the Children and Teen Camping Program (allowing children and teens suffering with kidney disease to attend camp). Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), screening individuals at high risk for kidney disease and the Pediatric Education Conference, which provide information to children and their families affected by the disease.George Lopez involvement is also personal, as he received a kidney transplant from his wife Ann in 2005, after suffering from chronic kidney disease for most of his life. George and his wife Ann believe in raising awareness for early detection, as his disease was discovered "too late".
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