*EVENTS* DANNY RUMPH BASKETBALL CLASSIC
The Danny Rumph Classic Basketball Tournament has become one of the best basketball tournaments in the city of Philadelphia and the signature event for the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation. Our tournament is held in honor of Danny as a tribute to the game he and so many others love. The Danny Rumph Classic Basketball Tournament and its supporters are a direct reflection of the kind of person Danny was and the amount of respect that others players still have for him.
The DERII Foundation raises money to fight Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and to raise awareness of HCM in the community. HCM is the leading cause of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The tournament honors those who have been screened for HCM, and remembers those who have lost their lives to this disease.
*PHOTOS* CHANGEMAKERS ARTS BEATS & EATS “CANNED GOOD DRIVE” 11.6.11
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts , Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy , book , clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health , political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art , spoken word , wine tasting and fine music while shopping different local vendors.
This Month’s efforts was the collection of canned goods for those less fortunate during the holiday season. Our members and supporters did a great job in assisting in this great cause.
Special thanks to the vendors and attendees as we look forward to you next month.
Follow the event planners here @Change_makers , @Curran_J , @Giannilee
*EVENTS* PARADIGM MAGAZINE – FALLING WHISTLES FALL TOUR INTRODUCTION (PHILLY) 11.10.11
“Falling Whistles is a campaign for Peace in Congo. Three years ago we learned of boys too small to carry a gun being sent to the frontlines of war armed with only a whistle. Today the whistle is our symbol of protest and we are building a global coalition for Peace in Congo. Together, we partner with local Congolese visionaries to rehabilitate war affected women & children and to advocate for peace inside our world’s deadliest conflict.
November 8th we reinvent the petition with the The Face Campaign. Instead of your signature we are asking for your face. Visit www.fallingwhistles.com/face or download the IPhone app. Take your photo and it will be overlayed with the words ‘I Want Peace in Congo’. Press send and your photo will be automatically faxed to the White House.
Be A Whistleblower for Peace”
ONE DIES , MILLIONS CRY …. MILLIONS DIE , NO ONE CRIES
No offense against the technological genius Steve but if he’s front page news and the Famine in East Africa is not, that is a problem. The hundreds of thousands that are dying and have died deserve equal (if not more) attention. Did you know that over 30,000 children have died and the death toll continues to rise? So it seems that the nation has more concern for digital devices than they have for human life.
I wish that iPods were made in Africa. Maybe then, Americans would care a little more about the Famine.
In the end, it’s not that the death of Steve Jobs didn’t deserve public grief. The point is that the famine crisis effecting million shouldn’t be ignored.
If you want to donate to relief efforts in Africa, here you can find many options:http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/07/20/iyw.howtohelp.somalia.famine/index.html
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DENZEL WASHINGTON DONATES $2.25 MILLION DOLLARS TO FORDHAM, GIVES PHYLICIA RASHAD A JOB.
Denzel Washington has given his alma mater, Fordham University, a $2.25 million donation to benefit the school’s theater arts department, the New York Times reports.
The majority of that money, $2 million, will create the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre. “Cosby Show” alum and Broadway actress Phylicia Rashad will fill the role this fall, teaching a course called “Creating a Character.”
The remaining funds will create a scholarship for an undergraduate theater student.
The Oscar-winner said in a statement that he donated the money “in order to offer the next generation of students positive influences.” He said Rashad “will provide the care, compassion and that extra push to help take students where they’re meant to go.”
CARMELO , LEBRON & DURANT vs HAKIM WARRICK & PHILLY STARS FOR BATTLE OF I-95 BASKETBALL CHARITY GAME
Hakim Warrick and Carmelo Anthony will assemble some of the NBA’s most dynamic talent September 25th , 2011 at the historic Palestra on the campus of University of Penn. The game will include Carmelo Anthony , Lebron James , Hakim Warrick , Kevin Durant , Kyle Lowry , AO , Lou Williams , Chris Paul and more. These talents will go head to head for the battle of the I-95.
The game will be entertaining and will arouse the crowd non stop as these two teams are out for bragging rights.
PHOTOS – ARTS BEATS & EATS “SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE”
Each month our network of artist , entrepreneurs and young professionals assemble to network and contribute to various causes thats conducive not only to their career but the community as well. This Arts Beats & Eats was dedicated to driving in school supplies for children in need of financial assistance in making their school year easier. Under a warm atmosphere of good music , art , vending and good people our organization along with our supporters made that happen. Together we collected loads of school supplies to help children for the academic school year.
Each month I am thrilled to organize and attend Arts , Beats & Eats regardless if I see the same faces , these are the faces that continuously support our mission towards change and development. Each 1st sunday of the month we share ideas , laughs and crafts at Primo Bacio Ristorante. We look forward to the month of October where we will dedicate our energy towards “Breast Cancer Awareness”.
Arts Beats & Eats “Breast Cancer Awareness”
10.2.11 – Primo Bacio – Towers At Wyncote – 8460 Limekiln Pk – 7pm-11pm
Post by Shaheed Rucker / @Change_makers – Photos by @Change_makers & @GianniLee
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS CURTIS BRINKLEY’S 1st ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY
San Diego Chargers running back Curtis Brinkley held his 1st Annual community day in Abbotsford Homes in North Phildaelphia. The event assembled over 400 tenants from the community in which they were able to enjoy free food , live entertainment and celebrity guest. Children were able to enjoy a fun day under the moon bounce and sprinklers while getting their face painted. ” This is home ” Brinkley said , “Im blessed to be able to come back to contribute to my community , Footballs is fun but impacting the lives of others is priceless”.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Lesean Mccoy and Dominique Curry of the St. Louis Rams attended the event and participated in 3 on 3 basketball with many of the local attendees. The children all shared laughs and excitement as the parents looked on, relieved to take a busy day off of parenting.
Special thanks to Curtis Brinkley and Dashay Brown for organizing a great event , I look forward to the 2nd annual community day as Changemakers will play a fundamental role in the organizing process.
Post by @Change_makers // Shaheed Rucker
CHANGEMAKERS PRESENTS – ARTS BEATS & EATS – “SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE” – 9.4.11
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts , Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy , book , clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health , political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art , spoken word , wine tasting and fine music while shopping different local vendors.
This month’s theme is our “School supply drive” 9.4.11 at the Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln pike) Towers at Wyncote. 7pm-11pm
6TH ANNUAL DANIEL RUMPH TOURNAMENT
The 6th Annual Danny Rumph tournament kicked off last week attracting the city’s most talented players. NBA , International and College athletes participated in the most dynamic tournament in the nation to pay homage to “Danny Rumph”. This years tournament Assembled over 600 attendees from all parts of the tri-state area to pay homage to Daniel Rumph and to witness a display of great basketball.
The Daniel Rumph tournament is organized by the DER II (Daniel Eric Rumph II) foundation(www.derii.org). The DER II foundation is a foundation that begin in 2005 to spread the awareness of Hypertrophy Cardiomyopthy and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. A heart condition that took the life of Daniel Rumph. The past five years the tournaments objective is to provide FREE screening for heart disease that causes SCA, and to place Automated External Defibrillators into all Recreation Facilities in the tri-state area.
CHANGEMAKERS ORGANIZATION MURAL ARTS PROJECT
Changemakers will being partnering with the P.I.N.K Ladies mentorship program to beautify the community through mural arts. Starting June 11th we will be painting the Cecil B. Moore recreation center each saturday. The recreation center is located at 2251 N. 22nd Street Philadelphia Pa 19132 (@ the corner of 22nd & Huntingdon Street). This mural project is conducive to all individuals more importantly it is constructive for the youth to grow through this project.
We encounter daily experiences, patterns and relationships which reveal a great deal about who we are as interacting humans. Socio- economic and societal issues play a factor in the development of brains and ultimately, the behavior. Disadvantaged children clearly do not benefit from their place in society. Scientists, however, believe they have found one solution that can hopefully equate the growth of such children with normal but not necessarily affluent kids. Through creative enhancing techniques such as dance or movement, drawing and music, all children, underprivileged children especially, can advance their development.
WASTE LAND
WASTE LAND follows Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to Rio de Janeiro’s Jardim Gramacho, the world’s largest garbage dump. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” — self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. His collaboration with these inspiring men and women as they recreate their portraits out of trash reveals both their dignity and despair as they begin to re-imagine their lives. His mission is to sell each photograph and the funds will be donated to the natives of Jardim. Click the link below to view the video.
Post by Shaheed Rucker // @Change_makers
Andre Iguodala “Bowling For Promise”
Changemakers Organization was elated to attend Andre Iguodala’s “Bowling For Promise” Event. Philadelphia nonprofit “Stars Within Reach” & “Dre” will kick-off a 10-day statewide campaign to increase awareness and support for educational programs benefiting children with autism and children impacted by poverty.
Children were all smiles as they bowled and pooled with their favorite sixers for a beneficial cause. I was excited to be apart of “Change” as me and my partners @Curran_J (www.kingsruletogether.com ) , @Babyloncory and @Giannilee (www.babyloncartel.com) hung out and enjoyed a game of bowling and pool with great meaning. Check out photos by clicking the link below.
Post by Shaheed Rucker @change_makers , Photos by Gianni Lee @Giannilee
