April 2-4, 2009: The Michael Walton Foundation Presents “The Michael Walton Weekend” celebrating DMV area youth
The below announcement is courtesy of Ideal PR, LLC..
Michael Walton With The MW Foundation Presents The Teen Summit 2009 and MW Weekend
Hosted by Micheline Bowman of WTTG Fox 5
Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — Michael Walton along with his foundation will present the First Annual Teen Summit and Foundation Weekend of events. Teen Summit topics will include Violence, HIV/AIDS, Peer Pressure and Smoking. Special guest panelist Include: Kellie Williams (Family Matters), Anwan “Big G” Glover (HBO “The Wire”), Onix (VH1 “I Love NY” & “I Love Money 2”), Autumn Joi (“Seezinz” of Flavor of Love 3), Damond Gordon (Director and former Posse Member of BET’s Teen Summit), Jasmine Alexis (Miss Teen DC 2008), Mambo Sauce (Hip Hop/Go Go Group), and other distinguished panel guest members.
Michael Walton is more than just an athlete; he is a pioneer making a difference in the Washington DC area communities. On Saturday April 4, 2009 Michael will present his first annual MW Foundation Teen Summit to address issues and concerns that affect our youth and teens today. Inspired by the once popular TV Show on BET “Teen Summit” a few of the show’s hosts/posse members will join Michael and share their voice to inspire and encourage. The Teen Summit will honor the efforts of Prince Georges County City Council Chair Marilynn Bland.
Why does Michael continue to tirelessly add his voice and give his time? “When Michael Walton spoke to us it left me speechless. He told us a story about a crossroads in his life in which is mother gave him inspiration that led to him accomplishing great things for years to come. That day when I went home I applied myself more than ever. I picked up a book, started reading and studying. I learned so much from the assembly. If you have a dream go for it and don’t let anyone rob you of that dream,” said a 10th Grade Student of Dr. Henry Wise High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Please join Michael Walton and the other panel members for an amazing day of encouragement, inspiration and change. One by one we can make a difference, but together we can create change. In addition to the Teen Summit, The Michael Walton Foundation has 3 days filled with wonderful opportunities to involve and benefit the youth of Washington, DC and PG County Maryland. Below is the list of events.
Thursday April 2, 2009
The Speak Out to Reach Out Tour “Do it B.I.G.” Believing In Goals: This one hour, entertaining, high energy in school affair features athletes and entertainment figures giving students real life examples of success!
9:30am – 10:30am
Location: C. H. Flowers High School: 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Springdale, Maryland 20774 AND
2:15pm – 3:30pm
Location: Dr. Henry Wise High School: 12650 Brooke Lane, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Friday April 3, 2009
Michael Walton Foundation Annual Golf Tournament: 18 Holes of Golf, Lunch Buffet, Awards Ceremony.
Location: The Courses at Andrews Air Force Base, Building 4442 Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762
9:00am – 4:00pm | 8:00am Registration
Saturday April 4, 2009
8:00am – 12:00pm: Al Joyner/Michael Walton Speed & Plyometric Clinic: Washington D.C. inner city youth participate in speed and plyometric drills and a challenge relay with Olympic Gold Medalist Al Joyner and Michael Walton.
Location: Coolidge High School 6315 5th Street NW Washington D.C. 20011 AND
4:00pm – 6:00pm: MWF Teen Summit 2009
Location: C.H. Flowers High School The Black Box Theater 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Rd Springdale, MD 20774
About the Michael Walton Foundation
Founded in 2002, the Michael Walton Foundation was formed to fill the needs of the Washington, DC and Prince George’s County communities by providing additional opportunities for youth ages 10 – 21 to grow and develop, while applying their energy to productive pursuits. The Michael Walton Foundation is designed to expose young people to new opportunities and to empower them to become our leaders of tomorrow. www.michaelwaltonfoundation.org
For media credentials to events or to schedule interviews with Michael Walton (Track & Field), Al Joyner (US Olympian) and other celebrities or participants please contact Ideal PR, LLC.
About IDEAL PR, LLC
Ideal PR, LLC is a personal publicity firm catering to those in the areas of entertainment. Created in 2003 out of Washington, DC, Ideal PR, LLC expanded to Los Angeles, California in 2004 and currently maintains an office in both locations. Specializing in personal publicity, events and charity weekends, Ideal PR is owned and operated by Neeta Wooten (Los Angeles) and Tamiko Thomas (Washington, DC). http://idealpr.blogspot.com
