{"id":78683,"date":"2026-08-18T00:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=78683"},"modified":"2026-08-18T00:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:06:09","slug":"batavia-39th-annual-jim-kelly-celebrity-classic-returned-to-terry-hills-on-monday-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/18\/batavia-39th-annual-jim-kelly-celebrity-classic-returned-to-terry-hills-on-monday-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/39th Annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic returned to Terry Hills on Monday morning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zkXhFU6Nj04?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Video interviews with Cornelius Bennett, John Fina, Daniel Baldwin, Thurman Thomas and Jim Kelly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buffalo, NY &nbsp;The Kelly for Kids Foundation is proud to celebrate the 39th Annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic, bringing together celebrities, corporate partners, friends, and supporters for a memorable weekend dedicated to giving back to children and families throughout Western New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Buffalo Bills legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, the Kelly for Kids Foundation has awarded more than $7 million to organizations that improve the lives of disadvantaged and disabled youth across the region. Among those organizations is Hunter`s Hope, founded in honor of Jim`s son, Hunter. The foundation`s annual Celebrity Classic remains one of its signature fundraising events, helping make it possible to continue supporting children and families in communities throughout Western New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekend kicks off on Sunday, August 16, with the Private Party at Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino, bringing guests together for an evening of entertainment, celebration, and philanthropy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festivities continue Monday, August 17, with a sold-out celebrity golf tournament at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia. This year`s tournament features more than 54 corporate sponsors from Western New York and beyond, along with celebrities from the sports and entertainment worlds, including many of Jim Kelly`s former Buffalo Bills teammateswho have come together to support the foundation`s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic would not be possible without the incredible generosity of its sponsors and partners. Special recognition goes to Premier Partner New Era Cap Company; Field Goal Sponsors Republic Plastics and Delta Air Lines; Make A Difference Sponsor ECMC; and Major Sponsors Wright Beverage, Empire Merchants, West Herr, Connors &amp; Ferris, Dave &amp; Adam`s, Bond Schoeneck &amp; King Attorneys , and Cambria Hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kelly for Kids Foundation also extends its sincere appreciation to its long-standing hosts and partners, Seneca Niagara Resort &amp; Casino and Terry Hills Golf Course. Their continued commitment, along with the generosity of sponsors, celebrities, volunteers, and supporters, plays an integral role in making this event a success year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For nearly four decades, the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic has brought people together for a common purpose: to make a difference in the lives of children. The Kelly for Kids Foundation is incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to support this tradition and looks forward to another unforgettable weekend of friendship, fun, and meaningful impact throughout Western New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About the Kelly for Kids Foundation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Jim Kelly in 1987, the Kelly for Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for disadvantaged and disabled youth throughout Western New York. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $7 million to organizations that support children and families in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video interviews with Cornelius Bennett, John Fina, Daniel Baldwin, Thurman Thomas and Jim Kelly. Press release Buffalo, NY &nbsp;The Kelly for Kids Foundation is proud to celebrate the 39th Annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic, bringing together celebrities, corporate partners, friends, and supporters for a memorable weekend dedicated to giving back \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/08\/18\/batavia-39th-annual-jim-kelly-celebrity-classic-returned-to-terry-hills-on-monday-morning\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":78685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[8,1],"tags":[6038],"class_list":["post-78683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-batavia","category-uncategorized","tag-39th-annual-jim-kelly-celebrity-classic"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-kt5","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9485,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/06\/04\/batavia-jim-kelly-celebrity-classic-2019-at-terry-hills\/","url_meta":{"origin":78683,"position":0},"title":"Batavia\/Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic 2019 at Terry Hills","author":"aka","date":"June 4, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YH4h5u-BuUc This year's guest list Josh Allen Morten Anderson Daniel Baldwin Cornelius Bennett Chris Berman Marty Biron Jim Burt Scott Chandler Kevin Chapman Joe Cribbs Steve Deossie Patrick DiMarco Ken Dorsey Booker Edgerson Danny Gare Roger Goodell Victor Green Tom Hallick Phil Hansen Stephen Hauschka Merril Hoge Willie Hutch -Jones\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Batavia&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Batavia","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/gennesse-county\/batavia\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kelly-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kelly-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kelly-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kelly-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Kelly-still.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":66928,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/10\/batavians-eiu-teammate-ex-usfl-mouseketeer-recalls-time-catching-passes-from-qb-jim-kelly\/","url_meta":{"origin":78683,"position":1},"title":"Batavian\u2019s EIU teammate, ex-USFL \u2018Mouseketeer\u2019 recalls time catching passes from QB Jim Kelly","author":"aka","date":"August 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Dan DiMartino, left, and Scott McGhee, football teammates at Eastern Illinois University in the late 1970s, shared some memories at DiMartino\u2019s home in Batavia on Saturday. 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