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Irrelevant Week Raises $30,000 For Charity

The 2010 Irrelevant Week raised more than $30,000 that will help the Goodwill of Orange County’s Fitness Center, an organization that helps people physical disabilities or chronic illnesses, organizers said.

Mr. Irrelevant Week is a quirky event that puts Newport Beach on the map for football fans throughout the nation. Mr. Irrelevant 2010 was Tim Toone of Weber State, who was selected with the 255th and last pick in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

In June, Toone and family members were treated to a trip to Newport Beach where his arrival included a big party with gifts, the so-called Lowsman Trophy dinner, a trip to Disneyland, and Angels game, a visit to the Goodyear blimp site in Tustin, yacht races in the bay and a stint on the ESPN network.

In its 35 years, Irrelevant Week has raised more than $1 million for local charities, including this year’s $30,000 Goodwill of Orange County’s Fitness Center. Organizers said contributions continue to be made, so the total figure likely will rise.
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“The community had a lot of fun with Tim, and he and his family had a great time here,” said Paul Salata, Irrelevant Week’s founder. “As a result of strong community participation, we were able to help the Goodwill Fitness Center purchase some specialized exercise equipment for their physically challenged members. All in all, it was a very successful Irrelevant Week.”

Irrelevant Week officials are currently in discussions with the NFL personnel regarding a partnership to strengthen and grow Irrelevant Week in the years ahead, according to a statement.

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