HARLEM GLOBETROTTER PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO REFUGEE STUDENTS
Kuala Lumpur - April 30, 2009
50 Myanmar refugee students could not believe their eyes when Harlem Globetrotter Anthony Blakes strutted into their classroom twirling a basketball on his finger.
Just minutes before his surprise appearance the children ranging from 6 to 18 years old had been shown video clips of the Harlem Globetrotters as part of their lesson on Teamwork.
“I was so shocked to see a real Harlem Globetrotter player in our classroom! He taught us about confidence, the importance of reading and what it takes to be a winning athlete. I will always remember his visit,” said 12-year old Raymond who learned a few ball tricks from the professional basketball player.
Blakes spent about forty minutes speaking to the children and demonstrating some of Harlem Globetrotters’ trademark ball skills.
After personally giving out signed photos of himself to every child and posing for a group photo Blakes said goodbye to the excited children who still couldn’t get enough of him.
Blakes, also known as “Buckets”, is the Advance Ambassador for the Harlem Globetrotters and travels around the world mentoring young children through their C.H.E.E.R™ For Character Program. Buckets is in town to promote the Harlem Globetrotters’ upcoming event on May 20th at the Malawati Stadium.
Earlier in the week the students from Myanmar’s Kachin state had presented a check for RM25,000 to World Vision for cyclone relief efforts in Myanmar. The money was raised through their own book called “My Beautiful Myanmar”. Books are available at all BORDERS outlets.
For more information on the event contact Total Sports Asia at 03-7660 9611 or log onto http://www.tickethotline.com.my/ for tickets sales. For information on the book contact my.beautiful.myanmar@gmail.com
Kuala Lumpur - April 30, 2009
50 Myanmar refugee students could not believe their eyes when Harlem Globetrotter Anthony Blakes strutted into their classroom twirling a basketball on his finger.
Just minutes before his surprise appearance the children ranging from 6 to 18 years old had been shown video clips of the Harlem Globetrotters as part of their lesson on Teamwork.
“I was so shocked to see a real Harlem Globetrotter player in our classroom! He taught us about confidence, the importance of reading and what it takes to be a winning athlete. I will always remember his visit,” said 12-year old Raymond who learned a few ball tricks from the professional basketball player.
Blakes spent about forty minutes speaking to the children and demonstrating some of Harlem Globetrotters’ trademark ball skills.
After personally giving out signed photos of himself to every child and posing for a group photo Blakes said goodbye to the excited children who still couldn’t get enough of him.
Blakes, also known as “Buckets”, is the Advance Ambassador for the Harlem Globetrotters and travels around the world mentoring young children through their C.H.E.E.R™ For Character Program. Buckets is in town to promote the Harlem Globetrotters’ upcoming event on May 20th at the Malawati Stadium.
Earlier in the week the students from Myanmar’s Kachin state had presented a check for RM25,000 to World Vision for cyclone relief efforts in Myanmar. The money was raised through their own book called “My Beautiful Myanmar”. Books are available at all BORDERS outlets.
For more information on the event contact Total Sports Asia at 03-7660 9611 or log onto http://www.tickethotline.com.my/ for tickets sales. For information on the book contact my.beautiful.myanmar@gmail.com
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