Beat the Streets Gala is April 30 iin New York City with eight Olympic champions on hand
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by Stephanie Ramirez
Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions and Leaders in the Wrestling Community Nationwide Gather to Support Beat the Streets Wrestling Program
April 30th "Golden Night at Guastavino's" Gala Fundraiser to Support Organization that Provides 3,500 New York City Students with Wrestling Opportunities
NEW YORK - April 22, 2009 - On April 30, 2009 Beat the Streets Wrestling Program will host its annual gala fundraiser "Golden Night at Guastavino's" in New York City to help continue the organization's work in providing approximately 3,500 boys and girls wrestling opportunities and safe havens for them to practice. Olympic gold medalists, World Champions, NCAA Champions and key leaders from the wrestling community nationwide are scheduled to appear at the gala to show their support. In addition, New York City wrestling coaches will be named High School Coach of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year and Middle School Coach of the Year at the Gala.
Scheduled to appear at the gala are Bruce Baumgartner, four-time Olympic wrestling medalist, National Wrestling Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member; Olympic gold medalists Jeff Blatnick, Doug Blubaugh, Henry Cejudo, Steve Fraser, Ken Monday, Brandon Slay, and John Smith; Olympians Bobby Douglas, Bill Farrell, Lou Giani, and J. Robinson; and World Champions Zeke Jones and Hamid KermanShah (a full list of attendees scheduled to attend can be found below). The evening will also feature a special performance by New York Times acclaimed jazz pianist, Eric Lewis, aka ELEW.
"Beat the Streets is proud to bring together the wrestling community, not just in New York City but the world, to help encourage and support New York City girls and boys' efforts to participate in the sport of wrestling," said Brian Giffin, President and Executive Director of Beat the Streets. "Because of Beat the Streets, thousands of children are instilled with important values such as perseverance, discipline and self reliance, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. We would like to thank all of our prestigious guests for showing their support for Beat the Streets' work."
"The success of Beat the Streets Wrestling Program in New York City is a true testament to the organization, which has dedicated itself to not only teaching children about the sport of wrestling, but also shaping young minds and preparing them for whatever challenges may come their way, whether it be on the mat or in the class room," said Bruce Baumgartner.
The Beat the Streets Wrestling Program is a not-for-profit organization that creates opportunities for boys and girls from New York City schools to participate in after-school wrestling programs in safe and nurturing environments. Beat the Streets provides free coaching, gear and equipment; free access to afterschool training centers in all five boroughs; all-expenses paid trips to the most prestigious training camps in the country; and safe havens for students from the poorest urban neighborhoods seeking to improve their fitness and stay on the right path.
Approximately 3,500 boys and girls from New York City schools currently participate in the organization's afterschool programs. Beat the Streets' work has effectively helped the sport of wrestling grow in New York City. In 2005, New York City's Public School Athletic League had 23 teams only in high schools and fewer than 300 kids enrolled. Now New York City has wrestling teams in 58 high schools and 54 middle schools with 3,500 enrollees.
Beat the Streets Gala Fundraiser Attendees
(Scheduled to Appear)
Olympic Gold Medalists
Bruce Baumgartner, Olympic Champion - 1984 & 1992
Jeff Blatnick, Olympic Champion - 1984
Doug Blubaugh, Olympic Champion - 1960
Henry Cejudo, Olympic Champion - 2008
Steve Fraser, Olympic Champion - 1984
Kenny Monday, Olympic Champion - 1988
Brandon Slay, Olympic Champion - 2000
John Smith, Olympic Champion - 1988 & 1992
Olympians
Bobby Douglas, Olympic Team Member - 1964 & 1968; Olympic Team Coach - 2004
Bill Farrell, Olympic Freestyle Coach - 1972
Lou Giani, Olympic Team - 1960; Pan American Games - 1959 (Gold)
J. Robinson, Olympic Team - 1972; NCAA Team Champions (University of Minnesota)
World Champions
Zeke Jones, World Champion & Silver Medalist Olympic Games - 1996; Olympic Coach - 2004
Hamid Kermanshah, World Champion
NCAA Champions
Andy Fitch, Yale
Nick Gallo, Hofstra
Rob Koll, North Carolina
Brett Matter, University of Pennsylvania
Tommy Rowlands, Ohio State
Matt Valenti, University of Pennsylvania
About Beat the Streets Gala Fundraiser
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Guastavino's
409 E 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Tickets: $150
Tickets required for all guests
Tickets are available at www.beat-the-streets.org or by contacting Brian Giffin at (646) 922-0811 and gala@beat-the-streets.org.
April 30th "Golden Night at Guastavino's" Gala Fundraiser to Support Organization that Provides 3,500 New York City Students with Wrestling Opportunities
NEW YORK - April 22, 2009 - On April 30, 2009 Beat the Streets Wrestling Program will host its annual gala fundraiser "Golden Night at Guastavino's" in New York City to help continue the organization's work in providing approximately 3,500 boys and girls wrestling opportunities and safe havens for them to practice. Olympic gold medalists, World Champions, NCAA Champions and key leaders from the wrestling community nationwide are scheduled to appear at the gala to show their support. In addition, New York City wrestling coaches will be named High School Coach of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year and Middle School Coach of the Year at the Gala.
Scheduled to appear at the gala are Bruce Baumgartner, four-time Olympic wrestling medalist, National Wrestling Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member; Olympic gold medalists Jeff Blatnick, Doug Blubaugh, Henry Cejudo, Steve Fraser, Ken Monday, Brandon Slay, and John Smith; Olympians Bobby Douglas, Bill Farrell, Lou Giani, and J. Robinson; and World Champions Zeke Jones and Hamid KermanShah (a full list of attendees scheduled to attend can be found below). The evening will also feature a special performance by New York Times acclaimed jazz pianist, Eric Lewis, aka ELEW.
"Beat the Streets is proud to bring together the wrestling community, not just in New York City but the world, to help encourage and support New York City girls and boys' efforts to participate in the sport of wrestling," said Brian Giffin, President and Executive Director of Beat the Streets. "Because of Beat the Streets, thousands of children are instilled with important values such as perseverance, discipline and self reliance, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. We would like to thank all of our prestigious guests for showing their support for Beat the Streets' work."
"The success of Beat the Streets Wrestling Program in New York City is a true testament to the organization, which has dedicated itself to not only teaching children about the sport of wrestling, but also shaping young minds and preparing them for whatever challenges may come their way, whether it be on the mat or in the class room," said Bruce Baumgartner.
The Beat the Streets Wrestling Program is a not-for-profit organization that creates opportunities for boys and girls from New York City schools to participate in after-school wrestling programs in safe and nurturing environments. Beat the Streets provides free coaching, gear and equipment; free access to afterschool training centers in all five boroughs; all-expenses paid trips to the most prestigious training camps in the country; and safe havens for students from the poorest urban neighborhoods seeking to improve their fitness and stay on the right path.
Approximately 3,500 boys and girls from New York City schools currently participate in the organization's afterschool programs. Beat the Streets' work has effectively helped the sport of wrestling grow in New York City. In 2005, New York City's Public School Athletic League had 23 teams only in high schools and fewer than 300 kids enrolled. Now New York City has wrestling teams in 58 high schools and 54 middle schools with 3,500 enrollees.
Beat the Streets Gala Fundraiser Attendees
(Scheduled to Appear)
Olympic Gold Medalists
Bruce Baumgartner, Olympic Champion - 1984 & 1992
Jeff Blatnick, Olympic Champion - 1984
Doug Blubaugh, Olympic Champion - 1960
Henry Cejudo, Olympic Champion - 2008
Steve Fraser, Olympic Champion - 1984
Kenny Monday, Olympic Champion - 1988
Brandon Slay, Olympic Champion - 2000
John Smith, Olympic Champion - 1988 & 1992
Olympians
Bobby Douglas, Olympic Team Member - 1964 & 1968; Olympic Team Coach - 2004
Bill Farrell, Olympic Freestyle Coach - 1972
Lou Giani, Olympic Team - 1960; Pan American Games - 1959 (Gold)
J. Robinson, Olympic Team - 1972; NCAA Team Champions (University of Minnesota)
World Champions
Zeke Jones, World Champion & Silver Medalist Olympic Games - 1996; Olympic Coach - 2004
Hamid Kermanshah, World Champion
NCAA Champions
Andy Fitch, Yale
Nick Gallo, Hofstra
Rob Koll, North Carolina
Brett Matter, University of Pennsylvania
Tommy Rowlands, Ohio State
Matt Valenti, University of Pennsylvania
About Beat the Streets Gala Fundraiser
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Guastavino's
409 E 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Tickets: $150
Tickets required for all guests
Tickets are available at www.beat-the-streets.org or by contacting Brian Giffin at (646) 922-0811 and gala@beat-the-streets.org.
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