Avenger Double Days
May 9, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - Even though it is their day off, Avenger players regularly take part in "Double Days" ... the team's community outreach program that makes visits to schools and/or hospitals each week.
On Tuesday, offensive lineman Branden Hall, defensive lineman Jason Stewart and "A-Team" dancers Chanada and Meki spent the evening visiting with youth for the Avengers' "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program at the Orangewood Children's Home in the City of Orange.
"These kids really need love and support during this time in their lives," Stewart said. "For me it was an honor to spend time with these kids and bring a smile to their faces."
At Orangewood Children's Home, the Avenger representatives spoke to the students about the importance of getting good grades, being involved in school activities and stressed the importance of being honest. They also let the students know that this is the time to set a solid foundation for their futures through school. The four Avenger representatives also answered questions from the students and signed autographs.
Orangewood serves the children and teens at Orangewood Children's Home, the county's emergency shelter for abused and neglected children, and current and former foster youth in Orangewood Children's Foundation programs.
Orangewood goal is to make a positive impact on the issues of child abuse and neglect in Orange County and to show abused victims that they matter and provide them with unconditional love and support.
Orangewood mission is to support on-going activities at the Orangewood Children's Home, fund scholarships, provide mentoring, and be positive role models for current and former foster youth. Their vision is to involve fun and energetic professionals and corporations to positively impact the lives of abused and neglected children throughout Orange County.
Orangewood Children's Foundation scholarships enable former foster youth to achieve their dreams of going to college and become self-sufficient individuals in the community. The Foundation also provides mentoring programs, tours, field trips, and other fun activities for the children.
The "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program, which combines motivational and reward opportunities for students with the access to the experiences and leadership of Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers. The ultimate goal is to encourage and positively influence students, rewarding them for their achievements with two complimentary tickets to a Los Angeles Avengers home game at STAPLES Center (categories include: good attendance, straight A's, improving grades and the ninth man award).
The A.C.H.I.E.V.E. curriculum is based on the characteristics that the Avengers believe are the keys to a student's success: A - Academics, C - Courage, H - Honesty, I - Involvement, E - Enthusiasm, V - Values, E - Excellence. Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers use examples from their own lives to demonstrate that working hard in school can enable your dreams to become reality.
This year, the Avengers distributed 35,000 ticket vouchers to over 100 schools in the Los Angeles area to support the teams' "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program.
For more information on Orangewood PALS, please call (714) 619-0204 or visit their official website at www.orangewoodpals.org/.
Fresh off a 59-37 victory over the Las Vegas Gladiators on Sunday, the Avengers are currently 5-4. The team's next game will be on Saturday, May 12, against the Tampa Bay Storm.
Pro-rated Avenger season tickets are on sale now at 888-AVENGERS or www.laavengers.com. Single-game tickets, which range in price from $10 to $69.50, are also on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and the STAPLES Center box office.
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