October 13, 2017 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Chief Operating Officer Fred Whitfield, along with Novant Health Executive Vice President & Chief Consumer Officer Jesse Cureton, will host more than 600 guests at Spectrum Center on Saturday, October 14, 2017, for the 10th annual My Hero Gala. The black tie fundraiser, which supports the Novant Health Community Care Cruiser and the Charlotte Hornets Foundation, will feature the entire Hornets team in their finest attire and basketball shoes and ESPN’s Michael Wilbon acting as the evening’s host. In addition to the main program, the red-carpet event will also feature a cocktail reception, dinner, a variety of entertainment, and opportunities for guests to participate in a silent auction, raffle and sneaker contest.