Revving Up Success: Team Kids' Flapjacks & Fast Cars Breakfast Boosts Community Spirit and Support
19 Junio 2024 - 12:25PM
Team Kids is proud to announce the resounding
success of the Flapjacks & Fast Cars Community Breakfast held
June 4th at the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center. This exceptional
event brought together nearly 200 attendees, including esteemed
public safety partners, local leaders, generous supporters, and
advocates for youth empowerment. Surrounded by one of the world's
most remarkable Shelby car collections, guests indulged in a
delightful pancake breakfast and participated in a vibrant
community gathering.
Team Kids is a pioneering force in youth development, dedicated
to empowering children to become changemakers in their communities.
Founded in 2001, Team Kids goes beyond traditional programs,
instilling leadership skills, philanthropic values and
entrepreneurial spirit in our nation’s youngest citizens. Through
innovative programs taught in schools and partnerships with
community partners such as law enforcement agencies, Team Kids has
impacted more than 350,000 students across 14 U.S. cities,
fostering collaboration, volunteerism, and community engagement. As
Julie Hudash, Founder and CEO of Team Kids, aptly puts it, "At Team
Kids, we believe in the power of every child to make a difference.
Our programs inspire and equip young leaders to create positive
change in their communities, shaping a brighter future for
all."
Attendees were inspired by the keynote speech delivered by
Arshay Cooper, an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and
activist. In recognition of his contributions, Cooper was honored
with the 2024 Team Kids Spirit Award. Additional awards were
presented to Taylor and Avery Dinnen, and Kaelyn and Brooklyn
Honda, who received the Team Kids Superhero Award for exemplifying
the Team Kids’ mission through their service and leadership.
Though the purpose of the event was to unite community
stakeholders to address the most pressing issues facing youth
today, significant funds were also raised to support Team Kids’
school programs. The success of Flapjacks & Fast Cars was made
possible in part by the generous support of their sponsors: City of
Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan, Echo Media Group, First Bank, Greenberg
Traurig, Mackenzie Corporation, MediaMax, Mountain View Services,
Nestor and Michelle RE/MAX, and Rainbow Restoration OC. In
attendance were several notable figures from the Orange County
business community, including Fullerton Police Chief Jon Radus,
Irvine Chamber CEO Dave Coffaro, Newport Chamber CEO Steve
Rosansky, North Orange County CEO Andrew Gregson, and
representatives from the Orange County Fire Authority, Irvine
Police Department, Fullerton Police Department and Orange County
Sheriff’s Department.
The event underscored the power of community in supporting youth
development and empowerment. At a time when our nation is facing an
unprecedented pediatric mental health crisis, Team Kids is
responding with the mentors, support and opportunities young people
need to feel valued and significant. As Team Kids continues its
mission to change the world, one child at a time, the organization
looks forward to additional collaborations with its community
partners.
To learn more about Team Kids and their mission visit
teamkids.org. To get involved or support Team Kids’ Mission,
consider joining the 5th Annual Team Kids Golf Classic on
September 30, 2024, at Monarch Beach in Dana Point.
teamkids.org/golf.
ABOUT TEAM KIDSFounded in 2001, Team Kids is a
pioneering force in youth development, dedicated to empowering
children to become changemakers in their communities. More than
just a program, Team Kids is a movement with a mission to change
the world. Through innovative youth leadership programs taught in
schools, Team Kids teaches young individuals the skills of leaders,
philanthropists, and entrepreneurs, aligning them with community
partners such as law enforcement agencies. Impacting over 350,000
students across 14 U.S. cities, Team Kids instills values, skill
sets and confidence in today’s youth to become socially conscious
leaders of tomorrow. By fostering collaboration, volunteerism, and
community engagement, Team Kids builds bridges for a brighter
future. For more information, visit teamkids.org.
Media Contact: Kim
Sherman-Pixleykim@echomediateam.com
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