Mississippi School for the Deaf Athletic Fund Benefit
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The 2008 27th Annual Mississippi Bodybuilding and Figure Championships will be held July 19, 7:00 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall.Special Guest Star and Master of Ceremonies, will be Rob Jay.Our Guest Poser will be IFBB Pro, Phil Heath, top newcomer in bodybuilding, 2008 Ironman Champion and runner-up of the 2008 Arnold Classic.Wrestling Icon and former World Champion , Jake “The Snake” Roberts will be posing for photo’s with bodybuilding and wrestling fans.Also appearing will be World famous Strongman, Jon Pritikin, holder of 6 world records.
The Mississippi Bodybuilding and Figure Championships is a National Qualifier and represents Mississippi’s finest male and female competitors.This competition is a charity event, which benefits the Mississippi School for the Deaf Athletic Fund.Over the past twenty years, the show has raised over $125,000 in donations to help the deaf kids at MSD.
If you would like more information on this charity event or interviews with the Promoter, Gordon Weir, or guests, Jake “The Snake” Roberts; Jon Pritikin, World Strongman, please feel free to call Gordon Weir at 601-932-4800.
Helping Hands Benefit Bowling Tournament is providing a great opportunity for local businesses, company vendors, churches, and other community organizations to be a sponsor for the event. All proceeds from the event will be awarded to Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children & The Wingard Home.
The deadline for sponsorships is Thursday, July 3, 2008. See the attachment for information on sponsorships.
Lend a “Helping Hand” to support Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital and The Wingard Home both of which are located in Jackson, Mississippi. Simply join the Phi Beta Lambda organization and AntonelliCollege in Jackson in a “Helping Hands Bowling Tournament”which will be held at Paradise Lanes in Jackson, Mississippi. The event runs from Friday, August 1, 2008 to Sunday, August 3, 2008.
There will be a campus wide awareness kickoff in the Student Lounge at Antonelli College located at 2323 Lakeland Drive in Jackson, Mississippi on July 1, 2008 from12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. and also 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. We would like to encourage everyone to attend. To be a sponsor for this event, see the attached information sheet. For more information, contact Eric Stewart at (601) 362-9991 or David Hohenadel at (601) 503-4223.
A benefit has been planned to help with the medical expenses of Renee Malley. Renee recently had to take a medical leave from her job due to illness. Friends have set up a bank account for Rene at Bankplus. Please make donations to the account of Renee Malley Donations Act. They will also have a breakfast fundraiser at “Up the Creek” in Flowood July 19th from 8am till 10am. All proceeds will go to this medical fund. This event is set up to raise money for Renee Malley to help her with medical expenses. For more information call 601-607-7994.
Most of you probably heard about the tragic auto accident yesterday morning around 7:30 down on Hwy 18. A group of four youngsters and a mom were on their way to vacation bible school when they were struck by a truck. Sadly, 8 year old Haley Kaus, daughter of the driver Anita, was killed instantly. Anita's neice, Carrie Hester, age 16, was critically injured and is currently in stable but critical condition at the UMC intensive care unit. Another family friend, 7 year old Haley Lydell, was also critically injured and is in ICU following brain surgery. Anita, and her other daughter, Dallas, escaped with only minor injuries.
They have no insurance to cover hospital costs and funeral expenses.
Special accounts to offset expenses have been set up at Trustmark Bank, and donations can be made at ANY Trustmark branch in the area. The accounts were set up for the girls under the name of Sheryl Allen.
There will also be a benefit horse ride, auction, and hot lunch in Braxton on July 19th for the family. More information forthcoming on the exact location of this event. Business are being solicited for items for the auction.
For further information needed:
SHERYL ALLEN 601-622-1405
SHONDA 601-573-7449
JIM 601-573-7331
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
Pioneer Ministries, in Pearl, is a non-denominational ChristianMinistry whose mission and vision are to help prepare young people to serve in their communities and become self-supporting, upstanding citizens. Your donations can help a child attend Pioneer Ministries youth camp this summer; where they’ll enjoy weekly tutorial programs, professional counseling, and other programs that develop the child’s spiritual and social potential. To donate or to get more information visit their web site www.pioneerministries.org or visit them on site at 119Camp Pioneer Road in Pearl or call 601-939-3659.
In September HIV Positive people, loved ones, advocates, and activists from all over the country will meet in Oxford to raise awareness on issues like access to health care, scientific research, increased funding for prevention tools, and to create a blue print for a national strategy in ending the aids pandemic. The event will be held September 24th through the 26th at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. For more information call 601-944-1403 or 1 877 End Aids.
Lee Woodruff, contributing editor of GOOD MORNING AMERICA and wife of ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff, is the keynote speaker for LIFE of Mississippi’s first ever EXPO-TENTIAL July 24 and 25, 2008 at the Mississippi Agriculture and ForestryMuseum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson.
Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Mississippi Paralysis Association, the two-day event celebrates the potential for all individuals to live independently. LIFE (Living Independence for Everyone) of Mississippi is an agency dedicated to the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. Based in Jackson, LIFE has eight satellite offices statewide.
The author of “In an Instant”, Woodruff will speak at a luncheon (sponsored by WAPT-TV) in the EthnicHeritageCenter Thursday, July 24 from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. A book signing for her national best seller follows until 2:30 pm. Tickets for the luncheon are $25 and are available by calling
601 969 4009.
EXPO-TENIAL continues Friday, July 25 from 9 am until 5 pm in the Sparkman Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend informative seminars and to visit vendors displaying the latest products and services for enhancing independence. There will be health screenings and other health related activities throughout the day – including a car seat check by MS Safe Kids.
“With EXPO-TENTIAL, we are celebrating the potential for all individuals – including individuals with disabilities and their families – to enjoy the benefits of independent living,” said LIFE of Mississippi Director Christy Dunaway. “We’re also celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act – a lot of people with disabilities will turn 18 this year and they need to understand the importance of voting, advocacy and striving actively to achieve and maintain an independent lifestyle,” she added.
For more information about EXPO-TENTIAL or the services offered by LIFE of Mississippi, contact Christy Dunaway, Director at
The next fun Friday for the Richland Community Dance Club will be Friday July 11th. A line dance class starts at 6:30 with a ballroom and country dance
To start at 7pm. Refreshments and music are just four dollars. It’s fun for all ages with or without a partner. You can just sit and enjoy the music of you don’t want to dance. For more information call 601-939-2241.
The weekend of July 25th-26th, the WingfieldHigh School graduating class of 1988 20th will hold their Class Reunion. Friday 7:00 pm: Meet & Greet, Hal & Mal's; Saturday at noon : Family Picnic at Winner's Circle Park in Flowood; and Saturday night a Party at the Alumni House in Ridgeland. Estimated cost of $35 per person for more information call 601-832-5958 orE-mail: kcooper70@comcast.net
PVA, Paralyzed Veterans of America, is a non-profit organization that helps support our disabled Veterans by getting them the assistance they deserve. To donate to this great cause and empower our disabled veterans please contact the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org
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