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UPCOMING EVENTS

 


Athletes 4 Awareness | Cancer Awareness, Diabetes Awareness, Heart Disease Awareness, Healthy Living

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► August 20th Fashion 4 a Cause
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► November 20th Hoops 4 Awareness
Events page for more details.
► February 12th Dancing with our Stars
Events page for more details.
► October 2nd Family Health Fair
Events page for more details.
► August 21st Fashion 4 Awareness - Fashion Show
Events page for more details.
► March 12th Avondale Boys and Girls Club Hoops for Awareness
Events page for more details.
► May 22nd US Airways Hoops For Awareness
Events page for more details.
► December 4th San Lucy Tribe Hoops For Awareness
Events page for more details.

► December Phoenix College: Athletes 4 Awareness Exhibition Soccer Game. Featuring exhibition game between #9 in the country Phoenix College vs. Former Professional Soccer players.
► Oct 24th 2009 - Athletes 4 Awareness Baseball Clinic
Featuring a cast of Former MLB players and Local coaches.
Nov 14th 2009 - American Indian Hoops 4 Awareness
Athletes 4 Awareness & Right Touch Basketball in conjunction with San Lucy will be conducting an American Indian Hoops 4 Awareness, November 14th 2009 in Gila Bend AZ.

► Nov 19th 2009 Party With The Proc
Former Pro Athletes from the NFL, NBA and MLB will be present for autograph signings, sports trivia & silent auction.
► July 18th 2009 - Hoops for Awareness @ US Airways Center Phoenix Mercury VIEW SLIDE-SHOW FROM THE EVENT
► Sept 13th - Hoops for Awareness @ Us Airways Center! Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks
► Hoops for Awareness @ Us Airways Center Phoenix Suns Events for 2009-2010 season
► "TEE-OFF" 2009 Annual Golf Tournament & Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Tucson Arizona (more info coming soon...)
 
 

 
 

Fashion 4 a Cause - "When Hair Meets Fashion"

Saturday August 20th, 2011

 

FASHION SHOW with DJ Klassic - Portion of proceeds go to Athletes 4 Awareness.

WHERE
  Wyndham Hotel
  50 East Adams, Phoenix, Az

WHEN
  Aug 20st 2010
  Doors Open at 5pm
  Show starts at 6pm

COST
  Tickets available at
   www.dynastyinkorporated.com
   Or Call 602-330-8544

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOENIX COLLEGE Hoops For Awareness

May 22nd 2010

HOOPS FOR AWARENESS is a series of clinics that brings families together through basketball and strives to raise cancer awareness while providing preventative education to participants.


   REGISTER ONLINE HERE

WHERE
  Phoenix College
  1202 W Thomas Rd.
  Phoenix, 85003

WHEN
  Nov 20th 2010

FREE ITEMS
  LIVE PERFORMANCES
  W/Special Guests
  Food & Drinks
  T-Shirts
  Legends Skills Clinic

COST
  $15.00 per team
  Includes tourney, clinic and event
  $7.00 pre registered general admission.  
  $10.00 per child for clinic & events.
  $10.00 general admission @ the door.
 
  Call or email us
   (623) 329-1472
   kwame@athletes4awareness.org

   REGISTER ONLINE HERE


 
 
 
 

3RD ANNUAL Triumphant Sports jc All American bowl & FOOD FESTIVAL

Athletes 4 Awareness will be sponsoring the "Celebrity Flag Football Game"  for the Junior College All-American Football game.  Tickets on sale prior to the event is $10.00... the day of the event, entry will be $20.00.

Call us (623) 329-1472
info@athletes4awareness.org

**Appearances by 4x Super Bowl Champ Dwight Clark 
and 49er Wendell Tyler**

EVENT INFO 480-406-1418

FLYER HERE

Witness future NFL players of tomorrow, today! 
 Enjoy quality food and family time!

December 11, 2010 Schedule of Events AT
TEMPE HIGH SPORTS COMPLEX
(MILL & BROADWAY)

  • 10:30 am – gates open
  - food festival
      - Mobile Video Game TRAILER
      - College Football Training Experience
  • 11:00 am - Celebrity Flag Football Game
  • 12:00 pm – GoldWater recipients for “Are you smarter than a kindergartner?”
  • 12:35 pm – Hooters Wing Eating Contest
  • 1:00 pm – Ribbon Cutting with city of Tempe Chamber of Commerce

WATCH THESE GREAT VIDEOS OF THE EVENT... 

 

 

 

Free Family Health Fair

Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Golden Gate Community Center
1625 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix, AZ
(Located at 39th Ave. North of McDowell)

Health information, screening and much more for the entire famiyl!!

For Children:

  • Immunizations
  • Basic Physical Exams
  • Dental Exams
  • Hearing Exams

For Adults:

  • Blood Pressure Checks
  • Cholesterol/Glucose Testing
  • Basic Physical Exams
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Prostate screening (appt only)

Information on Low-Cost and Free community health and social services

AHCCCS Registration
Open Enrollment with Mountain Park Health Center WIC Program

For more information, call Linda Luft at 602-233-0017 ext. 14

 

‘Dancing With Our Stars’

  • Saturday 12th February 2011.
  • Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Litchfield Park.
  • Dancing With The Stars, ‘Dress to Impress’.
  • Regular Tickets $20. (Tbc)
  • Starting bid $50 (includes meal)
  • welcome drink, 1hr of Dance class, meal.

This event will be held in order to raise money for various charities to include Athletes for
Awareness & Homeless Youth Connection.

Events of the evening:

  • 6pm
  • 7pm
  • 7.30pm
  • 8.30pm

After the dance class we will have a meal or buffet style entrees. (TBC once quotes have been received).

  • 9.30pm
  • Second Auction to take place for any items donated, further dance classes etc.
  • 11pm (tbc) Evening closes.
  • Doors open, all attendees receive welcome drink, ‘smooze time’ for the Stars.
  • Open bidding starts, final winning bids close at 7.15pm
  • Dance class starts.
  • Class finishes.

We are looking for ‘Stars’ who are willing to put themselves up for auction and dance one dance class
with their winning bidder. (No longer than 1hour)

The Auction will start through an online bidding site but there will be a final bidding just before class
begins so the “stars” can win over the potential bidders in ‘Smooze time’ and raise the stakes.

Any items that could be donated for the auction would be greatly appreciated, if we have these prior to the
event we can also include these on the online bidding system, with final bids on the night of.

Other ticket holders will participate in the dance class on a rotation basis that will not include the stars.

Star Specific Information:

1. Each Star will receive 25% of their winning bid to go to their personal charity of choice.

2. All participating Stars will be named and included within various aspects of marketing/
advertising & publicity. Avenues for maximum exposure to include numerous websites,
newspaper articles, radio and television, etc.

3. The style of dance taught will be Ceroc, the easiest social dance to learn and danced to all music
styles. For more information on this please visit www.cerocphoenix.com or contact Sarah Taylor.
Tel: 623-302-2689
Email: Cerocphoenix@hotmail.com

4. All Stars will be given the opportunity to learn in advance what they will be taught on the night if
they so wish and are welcome at any Ceroc social night free of charge prior to the event.

5. A photo and some background information of each Star will be required for the online and
evening auction.

6. Only bidders of the opposite gender will be allowed to win the ‘Star’ unless bidding on behalf of
a partner/friend.

7. Stars are free to leave after the dance but are requested to let us know on confirmation of

participation so this can be specified within the auction details.

8. All participants will be expected to follow the evening attire theme and “Dress to Impress’. 

 

Celebrity Bowling - Featuring Mar Tay Jenkins

Celebrity bowling tournement featuring Mar Tay Jenkins

Download the brochure for more details (click here)

Sat Sept 4th, 2010

AMF Bowling Alley
7300 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale, AZ(NE Corner of Scottsdale Rd/Thomas)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion 4 Awareness - Fashion Show Featuring DJ Klassic

Saturday August 21th, 2010

FASHION SHOW with DJ Klassic - Portion of proceeds go to Athletes 4 Awareness.

"The Purple & Orange Effect"

WHERE
  Wyndham Hotel
  50 East Adams, Phoenix, Az

WHEN
  Aug 21st 2010
  Doors Open at 4pm

COST
  Tickets available at
   www.dynastyinkorporated.com
   Or Call 602-330-8544

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avondale Boys and Girls Club Hoops For Awareness

March 12th 2010 - FREE!!!

HOOPS FOR AWARENESS is a series of clinics that brings families together through basketball and strives to raise cancer awareness while providing preventative education to participants.

Basketball Clininc will feature, Former NBA, NFL & MLB Players

Right Touch Basketball, in conjunction with Hoops For Awareness, will provide free awareness materials.

WHERE
  Avondale Boys & Girls Club

WHEN
  March 12th 2010
  6pm-8pm

COST
  FREE!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

US Airways Hoops For Awareness

May 22nd 2010

HOOPS FOR AWARENESS is a series of clinics that brings families together through basketball and strives to raise cancer awareness while providing preventative education to participants.

Right Touch Basketball, in conjunction with Hoops For Awareness, will provide free awareness materials in addition to free free prostate awareness materials for parents through SW Prostate Association.

WHERE
  US Airways Center

WHEN
  May 22nd 2010

FREE ITEMS
  Ticket to the World Champion "PHOENIX MERCURY vs Indiana" game following the clinic.

COST
   $45.00 PER ATHLETE (GAME TICKET INCLUDED)
    REGISTER NOW (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
    ONLINE REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE $3 Service Fee

    DOWNLOAD THE MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM

    ONLINE REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE $3 Service Fee

Join hands with Athletes 4 Awareness to create awareness and educate our youth and their families about cancer prevention and early detection.  Join us at "HOOPS for AWARENESS" on May 22th 2010 at US Airways Center.

Call or email us with any questions
(623) 329-1472
kwame@athletes4awareness.org

 

San Lucy Tribe Hoops For Awareness

WHAT

Athletes 4 Awareness & Right Touch Basketball in conjunction with San Lucy will be conducting an American Indian Hoops 4 Awareness, December 4th 2009 in Gila Bend AZ.

WHEN

December 4th 2009

SCHEDULE

9am-11am - San Lucy Community clean up.

11am-1pm - Presentation for Cancer Awarenessfrom community Members and Athletes 4 Awareness.

Noon- 1pm - Lunch

1pm - 4pm - move to Gila Bend H.S. For Hoops 4 Awareness till.

 "Athletes 4 Awareness & RTB take pride in taking a hand with Native American communities & spreading awareness & early detection."

Native American Hoops For Awareness Pictures

 


 

 

 

Operation We Care

 

On October 2nd 2009, Athletes 4 Awareness, WV Magazine, Sarah Lee Foods and Antoinette Fisher of Dynasty Inkorporated teamed together to feed between 500 and 700 homeless in Downtown Phoenix Saturday.  Athletes 4 Awareness is committed to making a difference in all communities.

 

1st annual Baseball Clinic Oct 24th Goodyear Park  



WHAT
First annual Baseball clinic with Athletes 4 Awareness and Right Touch Training and Development. Come join Right Touch Baseball & experience the Next Level of the Game.
Bring Bat (OPTIONAL) & Glove.
 
WHEN
Saturday Oct 24th, 2009
 
WHERE
Goodyear Park. Goodyear, AZ
 
FOR MORE DETAILS
 
Call us at (623) 329-1472
Or email us at kwame@athletes4awareness.org

COST

$20per child (Individual)
$15.00 per child (Team)

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Select Team or Individual
Athlete's Name
Team Name

 

 

HOOPS FOR AWARENESS - SEPT 13TH

Hoop for Awareness is a series of clinics that brings families together through basketball and strives to raise cancer awareness while providing preventative education to participants.

Right Touch Basketball, in conjunction with Hoops For Awareness, will provide free awareness materials in addition to free free prostate awareness materials for parents.

About Hoops for Awareness

WHERE
  US Airways Center

WHEN
  Sept 13th 2009

FREE ITEMS
  -Reversable Right Touch awareness jerseys
  -Sponsor T-shirts
  -Ticket to the "PHOENIX MERCURY"  game following the clinic.

COST
   $85.00 PER ATHLETE (GAME TICKET INCLUDED)
    REGISTER NOW (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

OPTIONAL PHOTO
If you have a family member or loved one that has been affected by cancer and would like a photo of them to be included in our Hoops For Awareness DVD, please mail or email photos to:

PO Box 123
Litchfield Park , AZ 85340
kwame@righttouchbasketball.com

Join hands with Right Touch Basketball to create awareness and educate our youth and their families about cancer prevention and early detection.  Join us at "HOOPS for AWARENESS" on Sept 13th 2009 at US Airways Center.

Event Overview

1. Viewing of a DVD that was produced by participating organizations and sponsors.

2.  Motivational speakers (Sam Stith & Kwame Hymes)
(Speakers present the material with a focus on awareness and how much our youth depend on their families for support and the fostering of hopes and dreams. Without being tested and screened, we are affecting the future of our children and grandchildren.)

3.  Follow up with youth basketball clinic.  Focusing on fundamentals, sportsmanship and next level Basketball.  (Bernard Thompson; former NBA, Sam Stith; Former New York Knick and Kwame' Hymes; Right Touch Basketball)

Goals for HOOPS

  • Participating organizations and sponsors set up with informational booths presenting hands-on, visual examples of the material. (models or pictures)
  • Provides a safe, healthy location within the general area for testing and screening.
  • Food, Music (tribal if possible)

ALL DAY AWARENESS COMMUNITY FUNCTION

Call or email us with any questions
(623) 329-1472
kwame@righttouchbasketball.com