ToyBox Consulting
Katoya Palmer Public relation, marketing, sales, and event management consulting.
A Seattle based boutique firm specializing in sales, marketing, public relations, event management / production, and advertising projects. It's my Business to appropriately facilitate your project of any scale with trust, professionalism, and a positive energy while implementing new tools for professional success. "Think out the box" with TBC creative direction, nurture a trusting bond, and reap long term results.
Offering Consulting and Project Management Services in the following: Sales Marketing Public Relations Image Consultant Social Media Management Professional Blogging Event Planning and Management Fundraising Writer (Press Releases, Reviews, Bios, etc) Business Development Concert and After Party Business Events Celebrity Booking
Specialties: Meetings facilitation, marketing strategy, personal events, public relations, community relations, concerts, celebrity booking, fundraiser, branding, reputation management.
Celebrity Booking projects: Jean Grae, Jagged Edge, Amber Rose, Rick Ross, Wale, Tasha Jones, Black Ice, Jagged Edge, Gyptian.
Direct booking responsibilities for Black Stax (Jace Ecaj, Silas Blak, Felicia Loud) and the Klyntel band.
On May 23rd, 2013, you are cordially invited to attend and be inspired at TAF Presents Black Stax featuring Felicia Loud and Silent Lambs Project. Hosted at the Triple Door, a STEM + ART collaboration featuring music of Black Stax, a TAF student art exhibition, and special displays of internationally renowned artist, Tony Taj, whose currently featured at the Seattle Art Museum.
This event is a benefit for TAF, a nonprofit Seattle-based organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities and students of color through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Combining the talents and lyrics of socially conscious Seattle based, Black Stax, with a TAF student art exhibition, this event is sure to inspire. Come enjoy the music and artwork and fellowship in great company in benefit an amazing organization!
There is a great host of sponsors for this event the purpose of STEM + Art isn’t merely about music or art, but exploring the potential for both to be catalyst for social evolution. This event is the first of it’s kind with it’s community.
STEM+ART Supporters and lifestyle taste makers:
Spiddit is the new network for hip hop where artists can save all their lyrics online, battle in real-time, and collaborate with other artists anywhere in the world. www.spiddit.com
Jolkona Foundation makes it easy for you to give directly to low-cost, high-impact philanthropic opportunities around the world. We work with carefully chosen partner organizations to create affordable donation options with a measurable impact, from planting trees in Honduras to providing food and housing for an HIV-positive child in Cambodia. 100% of your donation goes to the project you’ve chosen. http://www.jolkona.org
91.3 KBCS is a listener-supported public service of Bellevue College celebrating 40 years of essential music and ideas. http://kbcs.fm/
TICKETING INFORMATION:
$20 - 18 and under = $10 tickets
Thursday, May 23
7:30 PM (All ages)
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Purchase tickets via http://www.tripledoor.com/Calendar/Events/May-2013/Black-Stax-featuring-Felicia-Loud-and-Silent-Lambs.aspx?date=2013-05-23
Keeping up with Black Stax
Embodying the ideals of alternative hip hop and reminiscent of black radio, these are the ”children of Nirvana,” this year they embark on a new journey drenched in creativity and artistic expression.
They’ve appeared in the pages of The Stranger Newspaper, Seattle Weekly Newspaper and The Hype Magazine; online features include publicola.net and hiphoppress.com.
Comprised of Seattle accomplished MCs Silas Blak and Jace ECAj, and celebrated vocalist Felicia Loud. Their music is inspiring, relevant and controversial; every word carefully chosen and every song carries a message of societal challenges, common justice and community uplift.
Their first album “Talking Buildings” (2010) was released with their first single “I Love My Life”. The music video celebrates life, gives appreciation to heritage and demonstrates the positive, organic vibe of Black Stax. Well received upon its debut, the music video played in Foot Locker and Foot Action stores nationwide.
Find out more about their audience as noted in an interview below.
I think it’s a collaborative audience. It’s an audience that comes from Felicia Loud’s soul, jazz, theater crowd. From Silent Lamb’s hip hop, revolutionary, conscious crowd. From Owour’s live music, artist crowd. It’s a blend of those elements and an inclusion of people looking for music that touches more than the surface. People not necessarily looking for a genre but GOOD Music. Those looking for the SOUL!
~ Seattle Fashion Network (Cover photo credit)
“what defines Loud is…is her flawless command of the tones and textures of American Soul…what defines [the MCs] is their commitment to a hip hop that is complicated at the levels of ideas and expression, politics and language.” - The Stranger
Black Stax is leaking new music! Check out their three new singles of 2013 here:
Check out the latest episodes below!
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April 13th, 2013: A Family Affair Tour with Klyntel, The E. Pruitt Band and Black Stax
- May 23rd, 2013: TAF presents: BLACK STAX FEATURING FELICIA LOUD AND SILENT LAMBS PROJECT
Please feel free to bookmark this page, as its your TBC guide to Black Stax! Updated as frequently as there are updates to share!
So, the event went so WELL! Check out the recap from Talk in the City and Naybesa.com. All of the pictures are available on Facebook, compliments of Kariba Photography!
Next out the Box: Nigerian Pop star Iyanya Live in Seattle April 21st, 2013, at the Eritrean Community Center at 7:00PM. Where he’ll be performing smash hit singles such as “Kukere”, “Sexy Mama,” “Ur Waist,” “Flavour” and much more!! Fans have been waiting months for this super star to tour the American and Canada, and now he is here! Soon to visit the northwest later this month. (Promo video below)
Iyanya’s hit-track, Kukere has broken the record for highest download for a single caller ring back tune in Nigeria with downloads by 3 million subscribers across the country in just a few months. Source: OsunDefender
With 7 Million views and counting, check out his music video for the smash Hit ‘Kukere’, directed by Patrick Elis.
Also on Tour With Iyana, is Emma Nyra
That evening we’ll showcase Naija and Afrobeat Mixx with
DJ Prince, Segun, Kwase DJ, and DJ iNSiDiouS!
Video: Iyana featuring Emma Nyra “Everything I do”
Doors open at 8PM and tickets are $25 in advance and VIP reservations are $50
Sierra Leonean model, Hayden Adama Bangura is currently one of the hottest African acts in the industry. The 20-year old Washington, USA, native is not only a modelling star but she’s also a singer in the making. In this brief interview, she spoke to music and fashion journalist, Lans Omar, about her dreams, passion and love for modelling and music
Doors open at 8PM and tickets are $25 in advance and VIP reservations are $50
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http://iyanyaseattle.brownpapertickets.com/For more information and general inquiry please call 206.229.6547(USA) or 604.999.0666(CA)
Media/Sponsorship: katoya@toyboxconsulting.net
This weekend ToyBox is all about Sushi and Jazz at The Family Affair Tour: featuring E. Pruit Band, Klyntel & Brandon Willis at Jazzbones in Tacoma!
E.PRUIT BAND: http://epruittband.com/
Klyntel: http://klyntel.com/
BRANDON WILLIS: https://soundcloud.com/smoothjazzradiochannel/brandon-willis-first-time
Krazy Hype Sound Entertainment and DJ Jigsy proudly invite you to join us in celebration of GHANA independence - With Special guest - Jamaican singing sensation and Grammy Award Winner. We originally planned to celebrate a little closer to the original ate of Ghana’s Independence day, but as the saying goes: “Better late than never!” The Gold Coast (Ghana) achieved independence from the United Kingdom on March 6th 1957, becoming the first African nation to do so, from colonialism.
AFRICA, AMERICA, JAMAICA, and JAPAN STAND UP!!
Live at 88Keys with ISLAND BOUND BAND
Special Guest Dj Dj Jigsy (krazy Hype Sound SYstem) & Doctamon (Evergreen Sound System)
$22.50 Adv
$25 @ door
Purchase tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/323186
Next out the Box: 1st Sat @ LUCIDLounge w/ Black Stax! This week in a 2 part event, we’ll celebrate the culinary delights of Chef Mark.
Dinner by Mark
LUCID Lounge
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Dinner: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PST)
RSVP: http://dinnerbymark.eventbrite.com/
Free Live Music: 9:00 to 1:30 AM
Featuring Live music by Caffeine
Powerful Lyrical Content by Black Stax & Special Guests
Tracks & Beats by Semi-Overweight
On the Menu:
Bouliabaisse and family, a classic french stew with a blend of shellfish and fish in a light broth with big flavor done ala city by the puget.
Cop au vin a beautiful medley of chicken, red wine, pear onions, pork belly, and mushrooms. Served with sautéed cabbage and monkey bread.
Includes your choice of a Specialty Cocktail, Beer or Wine
UrbanStar Neo-Soul and Spoken Word Entertainment - Open Mic ft Chelsey Richardson. Welcome to the NEW Urban Art Scene in Seattle!
UrbanStar events are your premier destination for Neo-Soul, Open Mic, and Celebrity Artist performances. In this installment we celebrate everyone as artist!
The featured poet of the evening is Chelsey Richardson with hosted, Draze, and DJ Itz Mousewane on the tables.
Chelsey Richardson, a Seattle native believes that poetry lives everywhere. Her writing is influenced by but not limited to race, politics, and motherhood. In October 2007 she had the honor of winning The Gwendolyn Brooks poetry Slam at Chicago State University. In 2007 and 2011 she earned a spot on the First Women’s National Poetry Slam team stage to compete against some of Seattle’s greatest female poets. She was nominated by the CD Forum as a Seattle Poet Populist candidate in 2008 this said this about her, “Her writing requires you to think critically and examine the world in which we live. She is a writer that truly represents independent poetic expression. There is a cleverness and creativity in her prose that draws the reader or listener in. She is an amazing teaching artist and mentor in Seattle who is poised for a dynamic career.” – CD Forum for Arts and Ideas. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Washington and currently works as an educator at Nova Alternative High School where she facilitates a poetry committee, Naked Truth a performance group that combats stereotypes through Spoken word and mentors for the youth writing/spoken word organization Youth Speaks.
Submit your request to perform early to cdance425@gmail.com.
Also, as many of you may know, we released our first of a series of mix-tapes to come, #flight206mixtape hosted by DJ Peg FREE PROMO DOWNLOAD all 206 Hip-Hop!!! We are giving you the hottest and dopest tracks from Seattle’s BEST Emcees This is an all-star compilation of artists puttin’ on for the town popping up in media and performing on stages all over the country. Some all over the WORLD! Seattle has always been known for great musicians and WE ARE GIVING YOU THESE FREE all in the name of hip-hop. Don’t know much about local hip-hop music? Here is a GREAT place to start!
Download: http://urbanstar206.tumblr.com/post/40904775165/urbanstar-presents-flight206mixtape-hosted-by-dj
NEXT out the Box: “Suede Urban Fashion” Mixer
Suede is excited to announce and invite you to an Urban Fashion showcase at Barboza Night Club, Seattle WA,Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 on behalf of Suede, G-Shock, and Official Brand headwear with host,Spac3man, and DJ Topspin with special invitation to the attendees of the Gather Trade show kicking off that day.
Please RSVP to secure entry.
Suede Men’s Boutique has rapidly become the go to shop for local celebrities, athletes, and entertainers looking to stay ahead of the fashion curve with exclusive boutique brands. With an international customer base Suede is shaping fashion trends and constantly redefining the fashion game.
Specialties include but are not limited to:
- Men’s Styling
- Barbering Services
- Urban Wear
- Hip-Hop Culture
- Men’s Fashion
- Skate and Street wear
- Unique Boutique Brands
We’ll host a night of celebration all on behalf of the Official brand’s dope hat line recently launched. View the lines we carry at Suede while enjoying live Hip-Hop entertainment curated by our host and Master Barber Spac3man. Mix and mingle with local designers, fashion professionals, artists, kicks collectors, and otherwise fashionably correct.
G-SHOCK is the ultimate tough watch. It was born from a developer’s dream of “creating a watch that never breaks.” Guided by a “Triple 10” development concept, the design teams sought a watch with 10-meter free-fall endurance, 10-bar water resistance and a 10-year battery life.
Gather trade show is only in town for a couple days displaying the most relevant and finest skateboard and streetwear brands. We’ll be greeting the Buyers and reps from all the hottest brands and local stores in Seattle at Barboza.
Official Crown of Laurel® was founded in 2007 with the realization that an unfulfilled void for premium headwear with influences coming from skate, street and DIY fashion needed to be filled and we were the perfect candidates for the job. All kinds of amazing opportunities opened up for Official from the jump including collaborations with DC Shoes Europe, Ben G Amsterdam, Eastpak Europe and many others. Celebrities and more importantly sub-culture influentials such as Lil’ Wayne, Brian Anderson (Nike), Matt Miller (DC), Hyper Crush, A-Trak (Fools Gold Records), Sinden (Kiss FM), DJ Greyboy, Stephen Kramer Glickman (Big Time Rush, Nickelodeon) and most recently XXXX from the hit show GLEE have been seen rocking Official.
Brands in Town for the show: Adidas Skate, Fox, RVCA, Coal, Billabong, TOMS, Krochet Kids, Element,OBEY, Stance, Raven Denim, Tovar, Volcom, Quiksilver (Waterman), Palladium Boots, SLVDR, Mishka, Publish, Comune, Endless Ammo, Roc Apparel, ICECREAM, Rook, The Gro Project, Vans Apparel, Hurley, Havaianas, Wheelman & Co., Hidden Hype, 54 Reckless, Y&R, Timberland, Lurk Hard, Official, BBC, The Hundreds, Huf, Loser Machine, Dark Seas, Girl, Lakai, Chocolate, DLXSF, Anti Hero, Krooked, Venture, Akomplice, AMBSN, EMU, Nixon, Sanuk, Hippy Tree, Kappa, Boast, Herschel, Richer Poorer, Iron & Resin, Primitive, Marshal Headphones, Coloud Headphones, Urbanears, Native Union, Incase, Focused Space, Altru, G-shock, Meister, Keds, Pro Keds, Supra Footwear, Generic Surplus, Quiksilver
SEATTLE IS ONE OF AMERICAS “Best cities for trick-or-treating” VIA CBS NEWS
#4. Seattle. Trick-or-treaters are sure to find Seattle foot-traffic friendly. With a walk score of 74, Seattle is the sixth-most walkable city in the U.S. If you’re in the mood for something spooky this Halloween, head to Georgetown Castle for some candy. The three-story home once housed gamblers and prostitutes within its walls, and the original owner, a Mr. Gessner, was found dead in one of the rooms after committing suicide. Today the home is a private residence, and rumor has it the ghosts of a woman and several children haunt the premises.4. Seattle. Trick-or-treaters are sure to find Seattle foot-traffic friendly. With a walk score of 74, Seattle is the sixth-most walkable city in the U.S. If you’re in the mood for something spooky this Halloween, head to Georgetown Castle for some candy. The three-story home once housed gamblers and prostitutes within its walls, and the original owner, a Mr. Gessner, was found dead in one of the rooms after committing suicide. Today the home is a private residence, and rumor has it the ghosts of a woman and several children haunt the premises.
Magnolia Village Halloween Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m.
Participants will trick-or-treat on West McGraw Street between 32nd Avenue West and 34th Avenue West. The street will be closed from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1,000 participants are expected.
Trick-Or-Treat Night presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m.
Edmonds businesses will pass out candy in downtown Edmonds. Over 3,000 costumed trick-or-treaters are expected to attend.
University Village
Take a stroll through U Village, where merchants will be passing out candy. Once the little monsters are all sugared out, head over to the covered kids play area between Kid’s Club and Hanna Andersson where they can burn off some Halloween energy.
Where: 2632 NE University Village Street, Seattle
When: Oct. 31 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
North Seattle
Trolloween 2012, 7:30 - 11 p.m.
A parade will march through the Fremont district for ‘Trolloween 2012,’ Magnolia residents will go trick-or-treating and downtown Edmonds will host the city’s Trick-or-Treat Night.
The ‘Haunt of Fremont’ parade starts at the Fremont Troll at N 36th Street and Troll Avenue N, then moves west on 36th to Evanston Avenue N, south on Evanston to a private street and east on a private street to the Fremont Bridge.
Bothell Country Village
Treats for kids (under 12) at participating Country Village shops. Come dressed up and your little ghouls and ghosts just might get something good to eat.
Where: 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell
When: Oct 31, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Northgate Mall
If you’re looking for a fun, safe, and dry way to spend your Halloween, then visitNorthgate Mall and check out all their Halloween spirit. Treats for costumed kids from participating merchants (while supplies last).
Where: Northgate Mall
When: Oct 31, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Lake Forest Park Town Center
Treats for kids from participating merchants with marker balloons. From 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Eli Rosenblatt takes the stage to entertain with lively music and dance. Costume contests, games, crafts, and of course, more treats can be found at the in Third Place Commons.
Where: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
When: Oct 31, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Issaquah
Treats for costumed kids from participating merchants of Gilman Village. Keep an eye out and your camera ready for a wandering friendly Frankenstein!
Where: 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
When: Oct. 31 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Southcenter Mall
Treats for costumed kids from participating stores (while supplies last).
Where: Southcenter Mall
When: Oct 31, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Bainbridge Island: Treats for costumed kids from participating merchants. Free hot cider compliments of Cook Family Funeral Home served in Winslow Mall courtyard.
Where: Winslow Way and Madison Avenue
When: Oct 31, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Vashon Island
Treats for the young and young at heart dressed in costume from participating merchants.
Where: Near 99th Avenue & Bank Road
When: Oct 31, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
 ALL ONLINE Pre-Sale Tickets have sold out, GENERAL ADMISSION ARE STILL AVAIL AT THE DOOR Please arrive at the venue at 8PM to secure General Admission Accommodations. TABLES NOT ASSIGNED AND THOSE THAT ARE NOT OCCUPIED BY 9:30 WILL BE USED FOR OVERFLOW Once we reach capacity we CAN NOT ALLOW you into the building due to legal limitations. Tickets or Not Groups: Please Contact cdance425@gmail.com for further RSVP and questions. Thank you all for your support, on behalf of Supa E Productions, UrbanStar, and ToyBox Consulting. *No Refunds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Urban Star Spoken Word and Supa E Productions Presents:
TONY AWARD winning Poet “Black Ice,” September 29th, 2012 at the Scarlett Tree located at 801 NE 65th St Suite C Seattle, WA 98115
Introducing Lamar Manson, known throughout the spoken word community as Black Ice. Black Ice is a prolific artist, whose stage performances bridge the gap between hip-hop and poetry. Hip-hop poet Black Ice began spreading his words of revolution back in 1993
Once Russell Simmons caught his act, the poet’s quest for nationwide recognition kicked into overdrive. Black Ice went on to appear on five consecutive seasons of the Simmons-produced Def Poetry Jam on HBO, which led to a starring role in the Tony Award-winning “Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.”
Black Ice is also the exclusive voice over artist for the audio versions of the Russell Simmons books “Do You: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success” and the 2011 release “Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All”.
It was 2004 when he made his breakthrough into hip-hop, appearing on Method Man’s Tical 0: The Prequel and Pete Rock’s Soul Survivor II.
In 2006, he would team with producer Eric “Booty” Greene and release his debut album, The Death of Willie Lynch, on the Koch label. That same summer, he opened for R&B superstar Mary J. Blige on her world tour.
Urban Star Entertainment events are your only QUALITY destination for your Neo-Soul, Open Mic! NEW in 2012, celebrity artist have been added to the performance roster!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UrbanStar/
Twitter: @URBANSTAR206
Blog: www.urbanstar206.tumblr.com
UrbanStar has joined Supa E Productions (Photography , Artist/Music Promotion , and Apparel company) on this event and it is SURE to sell out!
Tickets on Sale Friday August 31st 2012
$15.00 Presale
$20.00 at the door
http://www.brownpapertickets.com
SEATTLE HAS TALENT and we are ready to show the world!
PLEASE Feel free to submit your request to perform cdance425@gmail.com.
Trinide will be hosting this very special performance and the featured DJ, ITZ Mouse Wayne will be spinning your favorite hip hop and old school JAMS!
FEATURED LOCAL ARTIST: AARON READER
Aaron Reader is one of Seattle’s hidden gems. He has the ability to capture an audience’s attention with ONE WORD. The powerful, emotional, real, and conscious poet will be gracing the stage as well during this event.
FYI: Media presented in this release are available for use in promotions, unless otherwise stated by UrbanStar Entertainment or Supa E Productions.
Please contact ToyBox Consulting for more information.
PR/MEDIA Inquiries:
Katoya Palmer: @katoya318
Toybox Consulting
Starting FRIDAY: weekend full of family oriented FUN and FUNdraising for @abfoundation32 #DrillsandSkills Basketball camp!
TOYBOX ladies night out THIS FRIDAY @empireloungesea the BATTLE OF THE SEXES EDITION
Immediately following the Aaron Brooks Battle of the Sexes Bowling Tournament at SkyWay Park Bowl and Casino.
Check out the official Commercial for the 3rd Annual Charitibowl Classic Hosted by the Aaron Brooks Foundation and several of our community members!
A FULL WEEKEND OF FAMILY ORIENTED FUN AND BOWLING WITH THE STARS!
Special Guest include: (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* Aaron Brooks
*Dong Hanglin of the Chinese Basketball Association Guangdong Southern Tigers (Aaron Brooks’s 2011/2012 teammate)
*Local Personality Eddie Francis
*Jamal Crawford
Also, a LONG list of Retired and active NBA players from all over the country such as, the Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings, and Philadelphia 76Er’s. Sounders, Mariners, and last but not LEAST, players from the Seahawks have also committed to supporting the events!
There are a PLETHORA of events scheduled over the weekend - even if you don’t bowl, come watch and fellowship with our Foundation supporters. Bring the kids out as well!
SPONSORS:
NIKE
ESPN RADIO
ACME BOWLING ALLEY
SKYWAY BOWLING ALLEY
TOUCH MARK PRINTING
COSTLESS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE
Friday: 7.27.2012
TBA Mixer
Skyway Bowling Alley: Battle of Sexes 7-10
ACME BOWLING ALLEY
TUKWILA, WA
Saturday: 7.28.2012
ACME ABF Bowling (8AM-7PM)
Sunday: 7.29.2012
ACME ABF Tourney (8AM-12PM)
Silent Auction (1PM-3PM)
ABF Showcase/Celebrity Showcase (3:30 7:00PM)
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/m_WCv
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AaronBrooksFoundation
Aaron Brooks Twitter: @thirty2zero
Website: www.aaronbrooksfoundation.org
Info: abrooks@aaronbrooksfoundation.org
During the 2011 – 2012 academic year, the Aaron Brooks Foundation and Drills and Skills partnered to fund three after school programs in King County schools. Our goal for the 2012 – 2013 academic year is to triple our number of programs. Drills and Skills programs have serviced King County youth for more then 19 years. These programs provide services for middle and high school students which enable them to achieve their personal, educational and professional goals through activities that engage them both mentally and physically. This is accomplished by leveraging school resources, partnering with community based organizations, and engaging volunteers in our services. With cuts in public schools funding, we need your support to continue our after school programs.
The Drills and Skills Charitibowl Classic is an opportunity to showcase our exceptional youth and raise needed funds for our continued growth. The event also features the annual presentation of the John W. Hampton Award. This award is given to a local community leader/coach who exemplifies service to the youth of our community. The event also features a silent auction, regional bowling tournament, and celebrity bowling tournament.
You have the power to increase the untapped potential of our children and teens. With your help we are looking forward to providing resources and opportunities to those in need in King County and enabling them to pursue their goals.
Thank you for your consideration and support of our work in helping to create opportunities for youth and teens.
Drills and Skills and Aaron Brooks Foundation major influence and supporter had a few things to say about his annual Charity Basketball Game!
Jim Allen The Spokesman-Review“I think it means everything to the kids,” Crawford said. “It’s an honor to participate in this. I think all the players, they see exactly how important this is.”
Crawford said he had no trouble selling the event to his NBA colleagues, a job made easier with instant messaging. It also offered a chance to forget about the NBA free-agent rumors, including his situation as at least five teams vie for his services next season.
The free-agent guard made a 40-footer as the third-quarter buzzer sounded.
“We’ve had a great time in Spokane,” Crawford said. “We’ve been doing all the Hoopfest things. This is such a great town.”
