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April 15, 2011 
  
 


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  Dreams for Kids DC


Extreme Recess Soccer
Postponed!
        
Unfortunately, we were forced to reschedule our Extreme Recess Soccer clinic with DC United because of the weather!

We are waiting to hear back from DC United about a new date for the event as soon as we have set a new date with DC United we will be sure to let everyone know!

While we're working on rescheduling, we will still be accepting Participants to sign up for ER Soccer! Please spread the word to anyone you know that might be interested in an afternoon full of Soccer, Food and FUN!

The event will feature players, coaches, mascots and trained instructors.        

The Event will still take place at RFK Stadium:
2400 E. Capitol St. SE    

If you are or know of an organization that would like to get involved please email our Executive Director Andrew Horn.

To Sign-up for this event or view more information take a look at our Eventbrite page.  

Last Chance to Vote DFK
in ROTI Contest! 

Vote for DFK in the "Roti Love's Back DC" Contest!

Roti's Mediterranean Grill will choose three non-profits to be their beneficiary in their "Roti Love's back DC" contest on Facebook! Roti will be giving away FREE LUNCH and allowing people to make a monetary donation to the chosen non-profits who win their contest!

DFK wants to be THAT non-profit and win the contest! 

Directions on how you can help:
1. Tell ALL your friends who are on Facebook!    
2. "Like" Roti Mediterranean Grill's Facebook Page. 
3. Go to their photo album titled "Roti Love's Back DC"
4. Find DFK's Picture and "Like" our picture!

The non-profit with the most "likes" on their picture wins!

Contest ends THIS FRIDAY, April 22nd!
DFK is a new member of
Public Allies DC!

Public Allies' mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation. Public Allies is changing the face and practive of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating their conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. 

We are very excited for our partnership with Public Allies and look forward to impact we can make together in the future. 

To learn more about Public Allies DC you can check out their Website.
Welcome New Associate Board member!
   DFK would like to welcome our newest Associate Board       
   Member Glenda Fu. Glenda works for the Lukemia & 
   Lymphoma Society. LLS is the leading non-profit 
   organization committed to finding a cure and giving life to 
   those who have, and will fight tough challenges of blood 
   cancers. 
   
She has been nominated as the 2011 LLS Woman of the Year. Join Glenda and help advance the mission of The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the National Capital Area's Chapter Man & Woman of the Year  Campaign. Glenda is raising money in honor of The Boy & Girl of the Year, Ryan Darby and Molly Farrell, local children who are blood cancer survivors. To donate or learn more about the campaign visit  this Website

   We are very happy to have Glenda on board with DFK and 
   we are confident she will be able to help us increase impact 
   in the DC area. 
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*UPCOMING DATES*


Extreme Recess Soccer 
with
DC United!
Postponed until further notice
Date TBA

Extreme Recess Beach Volleyball with National Volleyball League!
May 14th, 10am-2pm

Extreme Recess Basketball 
with the Washington Mystics!
June 1st, 5pm-7pm
@ the Verizon Center
Details to come soon!

Deloitte IMPACT Day!
June 10th

Extreme Recess Sailing!
June 11th, 10am-4pm

Extreme Recess Lacrosse
with Georgetown Athletics!
June 25th, 10am-2pm

Extreme Recess Water-skiing!
July 16th, 10am-5pm

Extreme Recess Golf 
with The First Tee!
August 27th, 10am-1pm


You can view all of our events on our online calendar here.
T-Ball with HSC Pediatrics

HSC Pediatrics Center will be hosting weekend T-ball clinics!

 Every Saturday between 
April 2nd- May 14th!

9:30am-1:00pm

@ Fort Davis Recreation Center
1400 41st St. SE
Washington, DC 20020

HSC provides uniforms, equipment, and refreshments!

You can find more information on the HSC Website

Or you can contact Cecil Doggette of HSC for more information. 
Director Outreach Services
202.580.6485 or email.
Bennington Marine!

We want to send a BIG thank you to Bennington Marine for partnering with us on ER Water-skiing this summer. Their sizable gift will help us bring out over 100 kids.  

Bennington is one of the largest boat manufacturers in the the US. They have been dedicated to their commitment of product quality since 1997.


See more from Bennington Marine here.
Thank you to our
Sponsors:

          

We want to shout out a BIG Thank You to all of our Sponsors!  Because of their generous support we are able to keep our events free of charge to the kids.  We have support from some of the greatest organizations in the DC area, and we couldn't be more thrilled to work with all of them! 

Click here to learn more about our sponsors.