"Are you ready for some football??!!"
Frank Ski during the wine auction at his home4 years ago Atlanta radio host DJ Frank Ski of v-103 started the Frank Ski Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to "providing quality programming and financial resources through science, technology, athletics and the arts" for the youth. "Exposing kids to their future" the slogan perfectly sums it up. Annually the foundation has a Youth Bowl tournament followed by a $250 a ticket wine tasting/auction held at The Ski's lovely home in Atlanta. The youth bowl is fun with Hip Hop performances and exciting as you watch the kids duke it out for their chance to hold a football title. The wine tasting hosted by Frank (his wife Tanya is very gracious and hospitable) is both glamorous and elite as many of entertainment's celebrities and high society steps out to support the cause. Last year appearances were made by: 112, Sammy, Jermaine Dupri, Vincent Demock (attorney), Ryan Cameron and many more. Chef Mark Brown blew us all away with his exquisite culinary prowess with dishes ranging from the simple seafoods to the unique pastries. I'll never forget that man, my mouth is still watering.
Check out the cause. The Frank Ski Kids Foundation is an organization really doing something for the kids. The projects that we see unfold before our eyes is proof that the money is put where the mouthpiece is. Earlier this summer The Frank Ski Kids Foundation sent 10 kids for a week long trip to the Galapagos Islands. These "chosen ones" were not randomly drawn out of a hat to go but instead had to use their noggins, a goal of the foundation, for a chance to attend the island. Students between the ages of 13 and 15wrote presidential speeches about the environment and the conservation of energy. The best 20 gave their speeches at the Georgia Aquarium in May's end. Ten went to space camp in Hunstville, AL and ten got to go to the islands with Frank Ski, reps from the Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. Sponsors for the event included Legacy Homes and REI. Not only was this an incredible opportunity but the best part is all the kids were winners for making the top 20.
This years event Dates:
December 8th @ 10:30 a.m. Youth Bowl playoffs @ Hallford Stadium 3789 Memorial College Drive Decatur, GA 30021
$5 entry $2 parking (kids 5 & under free)
December 15th @ 12:00 p.m. Youth Bowl championship game @ Hallford Stadium 3789 Memorial College Drive Decatur, GA 30021
$5 entry $2 parking (kids 5 & under free)
December 16th @ 3-7:00 p.m. Wine Tasting & Live Auction @ Frank & Tanya Ski's Atlanta residence
$250 minimum donation/entry. Legacy Homes is a return sponsor.
I will be covering these events this year so this time i'm not only a spectator and supporter but a reporter. I look forward to helping to spread the good news in the community of these wonderful events.
To donate, attend the events or simply learn more about the foundation log onto http://www.frankskikids.org/ or contact Cherry Banez (CherryPublicity@gmail.com) the extremely efficient publicist for the events.
Miesha
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