Press Release: Philadelphia boxing great Bernard Hopkins cut the ribbon today for the new playground he sponsored at the Charles Henry Elementary School, where he attended as a youth.  Hopkins used funds from The Bernard and Shirley Hopkins Make A Way Foundation—to build the $60,000 playground on a vacant lot next to the school.   The project is the first for the Foundation.  "I couldn't think of a better place to start than my elementary school," said Hopkins.  "My mother raised me in this area and it's a great honor to memorialize her with something in the neighborhood." The Bernard and Shirley Hopkins Make A Way Foundation's mission is to raise awareness and money to help "make a way" for his city's underprivileged youth to flourish academically, socially and athletically.   Hopkins also announced details for The Night of Champions, the inaugural fundraiser, for The Bernard and Shirley Hopkins Make-A-Way Foundation. This event will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia, For more information on the fundraiser please contact, Arnold Joseph 215-665-5506.