Monday, May 23, 2011
Ludlow Gillespie Charity Basketball Game @ Ryerson University, Toronto, ON - Sat May 28th!
Hi Everyone,
Please share the following info with your youth, network, and our community.
The Scarborough Youth Resource Centre (SYRC) is delighted to know that we have been selected by Body by Chosen, to be a recipient of the partial proceeds raised at this event.
Background information on the event presented by Body By Chosen:
WHY LUDLOW GILLESPIE?
Ludlow Gillespie was murdered at the age of 25 on May 29th, 2010. While operating a moving vehicle, he was stabbed from behind in the neck.
Violence had always been a reoccurring factor within Ludlow’s life, which later lead to his death. We believe that if Ludlow would have had access to support opportunities that encouraged and engaged him to make better life choices he would have been here today. Ludlow could have shaped his life differently if there were community hubs emplaced that empowered and supported him in his youth. He could have been a civil engineer, a tradesman, or an architect; the list of opportunities goes on. We want to dedicate this event to Ludlow and all the other youth that have been a victim of violence that could have been prevented.
THE EVENT
Event: Two Exciting (Men’s & Women’s) Basketball Games and a Dunk Off Competition
Date: Saturday May 28th, 2011
Location: Ryerson University
Time: Doors Open at 5 pm, Women Tip Off @ 5:30pm
Ticket Info: $10 advance, $20 at the door. Please call 647-215-1126 or call the SYRC
Hosted by: Trixx
PURPOSE
Our purpose is to use this basketball tournament to:
• Raise money to support the development of programs and community hubs where youth can gather and to help overcome the growing youth violence within our community.
• Spark, and sustain, public interest in youth violence, and ultimately raise additional funds for education for our youth, parents and the general community.
Please support this worthy cause. If you require more information please do not hesitate to call the number above or to contact us at the SYRC.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Cameal
Cameal Johnson
Manager - Scarborough Youth Resource Centre
Tropicana Community Services
300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4P5
Tel: 416-296-7154, Ext. 23 Fax: 416-296-9408
E-mail: cjohnson@syrc.tropicanacommunity.org
www.tropicanacommunity.org
We need your help to raise $1 million for Tropicana’s Centre of Excellence!
The Centre will house vital community and social facilities including counselling rooms, classrooms, a teaching kitchen, and a gymnasium.
Become a part of the Tropicana Effect and help us to make this dream for the community come true.
Every donated amount counts.
Donate now at http://tropicanacommunity.org/events/capital_campaign.html
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