We always feel blessed when volunteers step up and go the extra mile. This morning one of our very special volunteers who always went the extra mile, Dy Austin, passed away. Dy Austin helped start the SHAKA I.C.E ice skating development program, Miss Dy, as she was affectionately called by the kids in the SHAKA I.C.E. program, was a lover of all kids. She pushed them to excellence and all who crossed her path have become better citizens in many ways from the lessons she taught. Some complained about her methods, as her passion was so intense, but you always knew she cared. Dy Austin was a trooper who pushed passed adversity and challenges in her own life and in the lives of those she touched. She developed some incredible and awesome figure skaters some of whom have gone on to great heights. She was funny, smart, could make you a dress or skating outfit in an hour, plant your garden, heal you with her herbal tinctures, creams or supplements – she had a remedy for everything that ailed you. THE SHAKA FRANKLIN FOUNDATION WILL MISS DY AUSTIN!
We would love to have you at our largest event of the year!
As a non profit organization in Denver Colorado we depend a lot on donations and revenue from our fundraisers to keep our cause going. Our main focuses are youth suicide and self destructive behavior prevention and intervention, depression and education. On April 29th we are going to have our largest fundraiser of the year and we want you to be a part of it. the youth of Colorado depends on your participation!
What does our biggest event look like?
Go here to View pictures from our 2010 Love our Children Luncheon
What’s so special about this one?
Special guest Susan Stafford
Susan Stafford (original hostess of “Wheel Of Fortune”) will be attending and promoting her new book, “Stop The Wheel, I Want To Get Off!”. Susan was the considered the First Lady of daytime television and was the first woman ever nominated for an Emmy on a game show. She has also devoted her time to philanthropy. Most notably serving on the Emergency Response Teams for both the Columbine and Virginia Tech school shootings.
Electrifying entertainment by Maestro Hughes
Born in Denver, Colorado, twenty-six year old violinist and producer, Jeffrey Hughes, combines classical violin, soul, funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop to create a unique and original sound. Driven by his twenty-two-year study of classical violin, Maestro seeks to expand the versatility of the violin and diversify its audience…
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- 1st Annual Wellness and Recycling Event
Today there is so much concern & awareness about the future of our planet. Not a day goes by that there is not something in the news media about being conciuos of how we conserve energy, water, natural resources and the disposal of waste.
On August 14th The Shaka Franklin Foundation, R2 Stewardship Electronic Recycling and Urban Survival Fitness will present “Conscious” – the First Annual Community Wellness and Recycling event at Shaka’s Place Youth Technology Center, 5929 E. 38th Ave. in Denver.
Recycling is the process of taking a produc at the end of its usefull life and using all or part of it to make another product. Recycling is a simple process we can all engage in to help the environment and help preserve natural resources. Continue reading
LOVE OUR CHILDREN LUNCHEON…… April 30th is fast approaching. If you have not reserved your table or tickets, now is good time to do it. We are excited about our program this year and plan on having lots of fun and laughs!
One of the highlights of the luncheon is always the Silent Auction. We are always so appreciative of all the companies and individuals that donate services and items for the auction.
This year I would like to give you a preview of some of the items you will be able to bid on at the Love Our Children Luncheon, Friday, April 30th at the Infinity Park Event Center. Continue reading
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