Kids Sports Stars

March 18 2010

Tina Griego, Denver Post

For 13 years, Anne Byrne has been shepherding the nonprofit that guides students to the reading world. She's executive director of Summer Scholars, and she's leaving the organization at month's end. …… Byrne will be taking an executive- director position … in Phoenix. Their gain. Our loss.

June 13 2007

THUNDERBIRDS AWARD $10,000 GRANT TO KIDS SPORTS STARS

Support Letter from Tom Lehman, Sports Advisory Board Member, Offers High Praise for Kids Sports Stars

Amazingly, unlike when we were in school, many kids have phys ed only once or twice a week and many don’t have it at all. Getting the “el jefe’s” to change something like this takes hard facts and well-chronicled results. The projects underway (at Kids Sports Stars) to this point already point to the well-documented facts that kids who are more active and healthy and fit do better in school academically and do better in life socially. To ignore this in the schools is a huge mistake, in my opinion. Therefore, I support this group because they are doing something about it.”

January 17 2007

CHANNEL 12 NEWS COVERAGE OF MOLINA EVENT

Video Release

Kids Sports Stars Reception at Molina Fine Jewlers Featured guest speakers Lin Sue Cooney, Channel 12 news anchor and Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles second basemen.

January 17 2007

LIN SUE COONEY PRESENTATION

Molina Jewelers, Phoenix, Arizona

Lin Sue talks openly and candidly about the critical need to fight childhood obesity, including stories about her own child. Her message is compelling. Click here to see the entire presentation

SEPTEMBER 2006

ALL REVVED UP

Scottsdale Magazine

The "Rally for the Kids!" event at Scottsdale's Penske Racing Museum raiesd more than $92,000 for Kids Sports Stars, a non-profit powered by the Azimuth Foundation.

JULY 2006

RUNNERS

Runner's World

"Kids Sports Stars cited for outstanding achievement over several years."

JUNE 2006

WHAT'S NEW IN HEALTH FROM A TO Z

101 North The Magazine of Scottsdale & Beyond

Car enthusiasts, kids, sponsors and supporters gathered April 2 at Scottsdale's Penske Racing Museam to support Kids Sports Stars with Rally For the Kids.

December 24 2005

MARATHON FINISH LINE IS NEAR FOR 750 IN KIDS ROCK STARS

Arizona Republic, p E1,E9

Over 750 Kids are close to completing the four month challenge to walk/run a marathon with their families. They will run the final mile at the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on Jan 15, 2006.

October 2005

SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM CONFRONTS CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Arizona Woman Magazine

Over 300 Creighton School District kids participated in a program which challenged each kid and their families to walk a marathon, a mile at a time. Results were impressive.

November 8 2004

ALL-STAR LINEUP TO KICK-OFF PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL KIDS ROCK YOUTH MARATHON

excerpt from News Section, Phoenix Children's Hospital Web site

"Kick-Off Party and Training Run Set for Tuesday, Nov 9, 2005. The kick-off is being held for three local elementary schools that are sponsored by Phoenix Children's Hospital in cooperation with the AZIMUTH Foundation. More than 350 students, 3rd-6th grade, from Excelencia, Machan and Creighton schools will participate in a walking program.. Those children who complete the "marathon" and turn in their mile log will receive special recognition for being Kids Rock Stars and will be able to walk the last mile at the PF Chang's Rock "n" Roll Arizona Marathon on Jan 9, 2005".

Summer 2004

SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR FOR AZIMUTH SUMMER ACHIEVERS PROGRAM AT FLORENCE CRITTENTON

quote from Linda Volhein, Executive Director, Florence Crittenton, Florence Crittenton Transitions, Summer 2004

"This summer began with an exciting kick-off celebration to introduce the Azimuth Summer Achievers Program, generously funded by the Azimuth Foundation. This program provides the girls the opportunity to swim, exercise and play sports each day at local parks and the YMCA, enriching both their physical and emotional health. These activities allow them to release their aggressions in a healthy manner, learn about teamwork, and condition their bodies against illness and becoming overweight."