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Your
Support has Made a Difference in Every Life We Touch!
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#GIVINGTUESDAY is Coming Soon!
November
2017 | Vol. II
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Your Support Makes a Difference in Every Life We Touch
We are proud to dedicate this edition's Shaker
Spotlight to Aidan Charlery!
Aldan started with the KiDsGyM USA TopGun Tumblers at
the age of eight. He traveled with the team across the Southeast and
some parts of the Midwest performing at college basketball halftime
shows and other places for a total of 13 years!
As a youth, he was found to be challenging, energetic,
fun-loving, and precocious.
When he became a teen, he accepted more responsibility
as a leader on the TopGun Tumblers' team; demonstrating a great work
ethic, positive attitude and dependability.
At 21, he became a mascot for the Washington Wizards and
excelled with the organization for nine years.
Today, he still holds the mascot position for one of the
NBA teams. Only a year later, he started Air Elite Dunkers, also
known as the Official Dunk Squad for the NBA.
"Overflowing confidence! I
truly believe that I can do anything!" This is what Aidan had to
say about KiDsGyM USA's contribution to his success.
Aidan's son JoJo (Jordan, bottom) is a part of the
KiDsGyM USA family and a future "Dunk Squader". Jordan
looks up to his father and is talented in his own way!
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ReSeArCh That SuPpOrTs Our MiSsIoN
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In the past decade, we have seen an increase in
research suggesting the connection between gross motor movement and
cognitive abilities to help our children become more successful in
school.
There are studies that suggest decreased levels of
physical activity produce lower cognitive abilities, academic
achievement, brain structure and brain function. (READ MORE)
But, we've always known this at KiDsGyM USA®.
Nonetheless, seeing this research further validates the mission we
began over 30 years ago... To
put fitness principles into practice through gymnastics and
educational programs that build mental and physical lifestyles for
children and youth.
We need your help to build an
evidenced-based curriculum as a non-traditional approach to early
education...
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PaRtNeRsHiPs
We're PrOuD Of
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Laureus USA Sport for Good
Atlanta
KiDsGyM USA® shares the belief
that sports has a uniquely powerful ability to help solve some of
society's most challenging problems, specifically through the
practice for Sport
for Good - the use of sport as a tool for social change.
Youth sports
programs can have a powerful impact on a young person's life when
they are designed to educate, and are led by a trained coach.
KiDsGyM USA® has started its work on the Westside of Atlanta at
Bellwood Boys and Girls Club after school program during 2017-2018
school year.
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"All
of KiDsGyM USA® instructors (coaches) are trained in "safety
and smiles"! We access USA Gymnastics (national
gymnastics governing body) for safety and spotting certifications;
KiDsGyM University for online training in the use of our
curriculum, behavior management techniques, intentional
communication, and more. CPR and First-Aid is a must for all
coaches.
But,
most importantly, kids need to know we care!"
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ReMiNdErS & ImPoRtAnT DaTeS
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#GivingTuesday!
We are launching a Go
Fund Me page on 11/27 to kick off our End of the Year
Campaign on #GivingTuesday.
Be on the lookout for the update!
Celebrating this year on November
28th #GivingTuesday kicks off the KiDsGyM
USA End of the Year Campaign. #GivingTuesday connects
diverse groups of individuals, communities and organizations around
the world for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage
giving.
#GivingTuesday is a global
day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
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KiDsGyM USA is hosting an Open House / Toy Drive,
on December 16th at the
Conley
Recreation Center. Be on the lookout for more details.
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