Tim Emory(Organizer)Special Praise For Robert Pattinson "Home Plate Project" Contribution

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the name Robert Pattinson? Movie star, actor, musician, heartthrob? Well, now there’s one more item to add to that list: He can also draw — rather well, in fact. ===

About eight weeks ago Pattinson contributed a hand-drawn sketch to the “Home Plate Project,” an Arizona based group of fundraisers who work within the local community, with a specific focus on the homeless this year.=== The project is actually part of the “D-backs Give Back League,” a non-profit program run by employees of Phoenix’s major league baseball team, The Arizona Diamondbacks.=== So how did Robert Pattinson become part of this story? Tim Emory, one of the organizers of the “Home Plate Project” and co- head of “Circling for Success,” the team that came up with the fundraiser drive for the homeless explains: “Robert heard about us through his assistant Jeff [last name omitted by request.] Jeff grew up with Cory Parsons, a key member of the Home Plate Project team.” [along with Luis Calderon.]==== Emory had special praise for Pattinson: “The fact that a superstar like Robert Pattinson was willing to take the time to do a personal sketch is amazing,” says Emory. “It took us from a good little project to something that raised over $ 50, 000.” === That money will now benefit Ozanam Manor, an Arizona center for the homeless that specializes in helping homeless or incapacitated people aged 50 years (and over) to get back on their feet. Many of them are U.S veterans. Much needed renovations for the center will now be possible because of the “Home Plate Project’s” efforts.==== Asked if Pattinson was aware of the success of the fundraiser and how much his “Unfinished City” plate went for, Emory said the actor was told when the bid hit $ 3000 and that today(9/1) his assistant texted Pattinson the final, stonker bid($6,400). Impressive doesn’t begin to cover it. Update: The total raise is now $54,650.That could still rise to $60,000. The “Home Plate Project” is grateful for any continued support.==== Source: inquistor