On Thursday, March 30, 2000, The Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund will host its first-ever benefit, 3 CHEERS AT CHELSEA PIERS, SPORTS CARNIVAL 2000, from 6:30 PM until 10:30 PM at The Lighthouse, Pier 61, Chelsea Piers. The event, sponsored by Chelsea Piers, Abigail Kirsch and Total Entertainment, will include sports carnival games, dancing and live music by Antigone Rising, big screen TV's and great food and beverages by Abigail Kirsch. The evening will feature special all-star appearances by Jason Sehorn of the New York Giants and other popular sports celebrities.

The Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund, founded in 1997, is a not-for-profit fund established and administered by an independent group of volunteers. The Fund is committed to providing New York City children in need with the opportunity to experience the enormous benefits and enjoyment of participation in athletics. The Fund believes that structured sports help children gain self-confidence and self-esteem, develop social skills, learn sportsmanship and teamwork, set and achieve goals, and learn from positive role models.

The Scholarship Fund, tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, sponsors the participation of children in summer sports camps, instructional and team programs and other appropriate sports activities at Chelsea Piers and throughout the city. To select scholarship recipients, The Fund works with organizations such as The Fresh Air Fund, Figure Skating in Harlem and The Children's Aid Society, and accepts individual applications for specific programs. All funding for The Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund is received through individual donations, fundraising activities such as SPORTS CARNIVAL 2000 and corporate grants. Chelsea Piers has made a founding grant to launch The Fund and ensure its success.

Tickets for SPORTS CARNIVAL 2000 are $150 each, and are available by calling 212.336.6864.