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January 17, 2009
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Kids Rock Event
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Kids Rock Event at the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
January 17, 2009
 Of the 3000 participants in this year's Kids Rock event, nearly 1000 were KSS kids and parents! In this exciting mile-long event, kids had the opportunity to experience the elation of participating in a major running event where family, friends, and spectators came to show their support! Through the KSS program at their school, the children walk or jog an entire marathon (26.2 miles) one mile at a time, tracking their daily progress. The Kids Rock event marked the culmination of their efforts as they finished the last mile of their own "marathon".
In a state where on in five children is considered overweight, KSS is making a difference! "It's an inspirational and positive program," says Susan Bookspan, coordinator of the central Phoenix program. "Kids and their parents learn the skills to help them move towards a healthier future. The program provides the support they need to implement positive changes that will hopefully last a lifetime."
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April 30th, 2008
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Lil Jordan
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ALL STAR CELEBRATION
Wednesday April 30, 2008 (5:00 pm to 7:00pm)
Desert Highlands Putting Course
The top kids from KSS programs who have excelled at their walking/running challenges
this year will participate in a putting contest and awards ceremony!
 Join special guest Lil Jordan to honor these amazing kids!
Lil Jordan (10 years
old) made his debut golf performance at football star Michael Irvin's Celebrity
Golf Tournament, driving the ball 200 yards and is ranked in the top 20 Worldwide
Juniors under the age of 12; he is an artist on the green. Recognized by XXL Magazine
(July 2007) and Asian Week (Cover February 2007), while snagging a Stammy Award
for Best Male Artist under 18, Lil Jordan’s hip hop reality began with his Father's
philanthropic dream. Johnny Eugenio (Father) wanted to create a song for his Brother
Joshua with Down Syndrome. "Swing for the Dream," was produced to educate other
children about kids with disabilities. Lil Jordan’s debut album "Are you ready for
me" was released in 2007.
EVENT will be held at the 18 hole DESERT HIGHLANDS Putting Course
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March 4, 2008
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Doug Collins
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Doug Collins Comments Inspire All
March 4, 2008
The Donor Reception featuring Doug Collins, TNT Sports Commentator and KSS Sports
Advisory Board Member was held at the lovely Paradise Valley home of Sue Fletcher,
KSS Advisory Board Member.
 Doug brought home the power
of sports and fitness as he spoke about the positive impact of sports on his life,
the lives of his children and grandchildren and on the lives of the many he has
coached and mentored during his career. Attendees also head some amazing stories
about Kids in the programs.
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January 12, 2008
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Kids Race in Marathon
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Over 500 Kids from KSS Programs Finish Race
January 12, 2008
KIDS SPORTS STARS from the Creighton School District ran in the kids race portion
of the Phoenix Rock and Roll Marathon.
 Early on January
12, 2008, over 500 kids from the Creighton School District competed with hundreds
of other kids in the Kids Race as part of the Rock and Roll Marathon held in downtown
Phoenix. Each year since 2004 several hundred kids, from the 3rd through 6th grades
in the Creighton Schools, run in the race to celebrate the completion of the fall
portion of their Kids Sports Stars marathon program called Kids Rock. Most of these
kids During the program at the schools, 74% of the kids completed the 26 miles of
walking and running prior to January 12!
Each school had a differenct colored T-shirt for their kids so that the schools
stood out as kids ran with teachers and parents. Families and friends were there
to cheer them on and to watch each finisher receive a medal for completion. Healthy
snacks and booths about healthy eating and exercise were also part of the day. It
was heartwarming to see the joy in the kids’ faces. Kids of every race and ethnic
background competed together. This year handicapped and developmentally challenges
kids participated in much larger numbers than ever before.
This year the Kids Race was held day prior to the main Rock and Roll Marathon race
which is on Sunday. The Saturday kids race gave more focus on the kids and made
attending and participating much easier. As always, the folks from Phoenix Childrens
Hospital did a marvelous job of organizing the event.
These kids really ROCK!
Click here
or on the picture to see a great gallery of pictures from the race.
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Janury 17, 2007
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LIN SUE COONEY
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Inspires All With Her Commitment to Kids Sports Stars and With Her Personal
Stories.
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Lin Sue Cooney, Channel 12 KPNX News Anchor, addressed a gathering of Kids Sports
Stars donors at Molina Jewelers to talk about the importance of motivating and educating
kids to active healthy life styles. She also talked about her own personal experiences
with an adopted son with disabilities. Click here to see more pictures of the event.
(add a link to the zip file of pictures titled Molina Event 2007). Click
here to see the Channel 12 News Coverage of the event.
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December, 2006
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KIDS SUCCESS STORIES
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Donors hear amazing kids success stories.
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Over 60 donors gathered for some holiday cheer and to hear from spokespersons from
the KSS programs at the Creighton and Scottsdale Schools talk about the program
impacts in their districts. Stories of
the kids successes inspired all in attendance.
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2005-6 RALLY FOR THE KIDS - FundRaising
Event
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April 2, 2006
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FUNDRAISING EVENT
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KIDS SPORTS STARS and Scottsdale 101 Auto Collection for a fabulous car show
and event
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Over 250 people attended the Rally for the Kids! on April 2, 2006, at Penske Museum.
Over $90,000 was netted for KIDS SPORTS STARS! Attendees bid on live and silent
auction items, enjoyed delicious food and drink, viewed amazing cars and met with
Lyn St James Honorary Chair.
Prior to the RALLY, 21 ALL STARS from the Kids Sports Stars Programs were honored.
These ALL STARS met rode in high end cars,
and received awards for their outstanding performance in the KSS programs during
the year.
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Please click here for
pictures of the event and click
here for pictures of the KIDS SPORTS STARS All Stars
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…A LITTLE WINE, JAZZ AND CARS
UNDER THE STARS!
Sunday April 2nd
Please join KIDS SPORTS STARS and Scottsdale 101 Auto Collection for a fabulous
car show and event.
 Join us for a night to remember!
AND help raise funds to support the KIDS SPORTS STARS programs which motivate and
educate kids to active, healthy lifestyles through the power of sports and fitness.
Hundreds of kids in need have begun regular exercise, lost weight, learned healthy
eating habits and gained self confidence… all on their way to becoming SPORTS STARS.
Featuring:
- Lyn St. James — Honorary Chair
- Seven time Indianapolis 500 Race Car Driver
- Held 31 International and National Closed Circuit Speed Records
- 1992 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year (only woman to win)
- Selected by "Sports Illustrated for Women" as one of the Top-100 Women Athletes
of the Century
- An amazing collection of vintage race cars and racing memorabilia at the Penske
Racing Museum
- Exotic high end automobiles
- Fun LandRover off-road driving experience (compliments of LandRover North Scottsdale)
- Culinary delights by Michael’s Catering
- Wine Tasting and Sounds of Jazz
- Silent/Live Auctions… fabulous trips, incredible art, wonderful jewelry and more!
- Raffle — $10,500 Diamond and Emerald Heart Necklace compliments of Molina Fine Jewelers
Date:
Sunday, April 2, 2006
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Rally/Car Show 1:00 – 4:00pm
ASU Sun Devil Stadium Parking Lot
Rural and Rio Salado in Tempe
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Event/Dinner/Auctions 5:00 – 9:00pm
Penske Racing Museum
7125 E. Chauncey Ln.
Loop 101 & N. Scottsdale Rd
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Cost:
Rally/Car Show Free to the public! $25 donation for car show participants.
Car show participants will also attend/show their car at the evening Event at Penske.
To register to include your car in this exciting event contact Terry Daniel at forza330@cox.net.
Event at Penske $125 per person ($65 from each ticket is tax deductible)
Raffle Tickets Are $25 each, 5 for $100.
Dress is casual.
For more information contact Linda Blakemore, Event Chair, at 480/205-9631 or e-mail
linda@kidssportsstars.org.
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