HONOR
THE GREATNESS OF TOMORROW
23rd Annual Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gala April 13, 2019 | Heritage Event Center at Sycuan Casino & Resort
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Stephanie Alexander
From The Chair
Dr. Eugene Bailey
Dear Friends,
Pete Casey Norma Colunga Miro Copic Dr. Carlos T. Cortez David Cota Johari DeWitt-Rogers Bob Countryman Enrique Flores Danielle Frazier Montele Graves Matthew Guillory Gil Harlan Tim Harris
On behalf of our Board of Directors, our gala committee and the entire staff at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, I would like to thank you for joining us tonight as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our college bound seniors with gala awards, assisting in their goal of higher education. With these incredible young men and women, we have now given over 200 scholarships since 1997! Along with these accomplished students, we are also celebrating the grand opening of our new facility. The incredible vision and direction led by Michael Brunker, funded generously with individuals like yourself, has materialized into the most beautiful YMCA in the county. Since the doors opened in October 2017, the membership base has increased tremendously, serving even more deserving families in our service area. However, we continue to need your support to meet the needs of our community in Southeastern San Diego, one of city’s most critical neighborhoods. Your donations tonight help provide much needed gala awards to help our families who need a safe and healthy environment for their children, teaching social responsibility as well participating in sports, camps, family holiday events and the awards to assist in higher education We would like to acknowledge each and every one of your generous and continued support. Thank you very much and we are looking forward to see you again next year!
Greg Hunter Joni Iglinski Donna Jackson Jamaal Jackson Rev. Amos Johnson Randy Jones Marianna Khouri Dan McAllister Ray McKewon Barbara Orozco-Valdivia Art Pacheco Caroline Perry John Rice Tony Russell Dee Sanford Dr. Ricky Shabazz Douglas Shamburger Fred Sotelo Randa Trapp Jennifer Walton Eric Washington Darrell Watson
Best, Jennifer Walton 2019 Gala Chair
Jerry Coleman’s Last Words As Honorary Chair, 2013 It was in January of 1997 when the San Diego Padres built the first Little Padres Park at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in honor of Major League Baseball’s 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking its color barrier. Three $1,000 Gala Awards were distributed that year at a Jackie Robinson Tribute Gala, and Jerry Coleman guaranteed that this event would continue every year after. Over the 23 year history, we have now awarded over 213 Gala Awards to college-bound high school seniors that either live in or go to school in our Southeastern San Diego service area. Here is Jerry’s last letter as Honorary Chair of the Gala, written for the 2013 Gala Souvenir Program. These words are as true today as they were last year, and will ring true for many, many years to come. And you can hang a star on THAT, baby! “The young people who applied for Gala Awards from the Jackie Robinson YMCA this year are inspiring to me. They have overcome the personal and academic challenges they have faced, and are determined to build for themselves a bright, productive future. They have extraordinary ability to expand their horizons and their ambitions, and to nurture their talents. They will not only achieve their own success, but they will encourage success as role models for the young people who follow them. They have an amazing spirit of hope and adventure. They will defy the old, tired stereotypes because they are working hard and planning to meet their goals - for their families, their professions, their communities, and themselves. On behalf of our kids, on behalf of everyone at the YMCA, thanks for being a part of this great success story.”
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ALL ABOUT...
JACKIE ROBINSON
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919 to a family of sharecroppers. His mother, Mallie Robinson, single-handedly raised Jackie and her four other children. They were the only black family on their block, and the prejudice they encountered only strengthened their bond. From this humble beginning would grow the first baseball player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier that segregated the sport for more than 50 years. Growing up in a large, single-parent family, Jackie excelled early at all sports and learned to make his own way in life. At UCLA, Jackie became the first athlete to win varsity letters in four sports: baseball, basketball, football and track. In 1941, he was named to the All-American football team. Due to financial difficulties, he was forced to leave college, and eventually decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. After two years in the army, he had progressed to second lieutenant. Jackie’s army career was cut short when he was court-martialed in relation to his objections with incidents of racial discrimination. In the end, Jackie left the Army with an honorable discharge. In 1945, Jackie played one season in the Negro Baseball League, traveling all over the Midwest with the Kansas City Monarchs. Greater challenges and achievements were in store for him. In 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey approached Jackie about joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Major Leagues had not had an African-American player since 1889, when baseball became segregated. When Jackie first donned a Brooklyn Dodger uniform, he pioneered the integration of professional athletics in America. By breaking the color barrier in baseball, the nation’s preeminent sport, he courageously challenged the deeply rooted custom of racial segregation in both the North and the South.
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Jackie Robinson visiting Cuba in 1947
At the end of Robinson’s rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he had become National League Rookie of the Year with 12 homers, a league-leading 29 steals, and a .297 average. In 1949, he was selected as the NL’s Most Valuable player of the Year and also won the batting title with a .342 average that same year. As a result of his great success, Jackie was eventually inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Jackie married Rachel Isum, a nursing student he met at UCLA, in 1946. As an African-American baseball player, Jackie was on display for the whole country to judge. Rachel and their three children, Jackie Jr., Sharon and David, provided Jackie with the emotional support and sense of purpose essential for bearing the pressure during the early years of baseball. Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy will be remembered as one of the most important in American history. In 1997, the world celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Jackie’s breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. In doing so, we honored the man who stood defiantly against those who would work against racial equality and acknowledged the profound influence of one man’s life on the American culture.
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WELCOME TO THE 23 RD ANNUAL JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA GALA EVENING PROGRAM OF EVENTS
TONIGHT’S MENU
HORS D’OUERVES 6:00 pm Reception and Silent Auction Charcuterie Cheese Board 7:00 pm Silent Auction Section 1 Closes Chef selection of blue cheeses, aged cheddar, goat cheese, bresaola, coppa & soppressata, with olives, fig 7:07 pm Silent Auction Section 2 Closes jam, hummus, grain mustard, pita & crackers. 7:15 pm Silent Auction Section 3 Closes/Final Fresh Vegetable Display Carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, 7:30 pm Welcome and Introduction radish, cucumbers, green goddess dressing, creamy pesto and roasted pepper romesco Invocation by Dee Sanford Acknowledgement of Sponsors DINNER Dinner Service Begins Baby Kale Salad with Fried Chickpeas, Parmesan, & Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Early Bird Opportunity Drawing with warm Artisan Bread 8:00 pm Introduction of Award Recipients Seared Filet Mignon & Red Wine Sauce 23rd Annual Award Presentation Herb Crusted Pacific Salmon Live Auction Honey-Glazed Rainbow Carrots “Kids to Camp” Call to Action Caramelized Onion Potatoe Croquette 8:30 pm “Time to Get Your Dance On!” VEGETARIAN OPTION: with The Xceptional Music Company Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Taragon Cream Featuring Rebecca Jade Sauce, Sauteed Spinach, Caramelized Onion & Parmesan Announcement of Evening’s Proceeds 9:00 pm Checkout Opens DESSERT 11:00 pm Evening Concludes Chocolate Raspberry Torte Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee
2019 GALA COMMITTEE Honorary Chair in Memoriam: Jerry Coleman Gala Chair: Jennifer Walton Gala Committee: Anna Arancibia, Anne Cornetta, Enrique Flores, Danielle Frazier, Cristina Godinez, Montele Graves, Cory Haynes, Donna Jackson, Duana Maes, Justin Nietes, Diana Marjip-Chuh, Ray McKewon, Melissa Monroy, Ana Tijerin, David Wahlstrom.
OUR MISSION
The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body.
INVOCATION Dee Sanford
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary Dee Sanford will offer thanks for the 23rd Annual Gala and to all who participated in the planning, for the food, and will invoke God’s blessings on the young people who will be helped to succeed in school through the scholarship funds raised tonight.
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LIVE AUCTION 1. A Day on the Bay
The lucky winner of this amazing package will enjoy a sunset cruise or mid-day adventure on San Diego Bay aboard the luxurious 50 foot yacht “Total Escape”. Hors d”oeuvres and wine will be provided for all guests. Mutually agreed upon date and time. Expires April 2020. Up to 20 people max! Donated by Joe Craver.
2. Catalina Concert Dreamin’
Take a dream music and wine vacation for two couples (or a family of four) to Catalina Island where you will attend a special concert at the Descanso Beach Club and enjoy a cheese and wine experience at the gorgeous home of Ray and Kim McKewon. Package includes ferry transportation to and from Catalina Island, wine and cheese selections at the McKewon home, four concert tickets, and two nights in a luxury two-bedroom, two bath villa located in Hamilton Cove with your own golf cart, perfect for getting around the island! Hear an amazing concert, enjoy unlimited drinks in the beer garden, and meet the band! Donated by Ray & Kim McKewon.
3. Hawaiian Paradise
“A place of joy” is the translation of the Ko’ Olina Resort on Oahu, Hawaii. Overlooking the pool and lagoon, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo is in the Beach Tower, and can sleep 6. It is just a short walk to the Ko’ Olina Golf Club. Ko’ Olina has sweeping ocean, and mountain views, as well as 1.5 miles of white sandy beaches. Get-away to paradise, and treat yourself to a week in this luxurious condo with family or friends. You can find pictures of the condo at www.olaproperties.com - look for Unit BT-301. Donated by Dick and Jan Hunter & Darryl and Jill Hensley.
4. Padres Suite for you and 19 friends
Enjoy watching your hometown Padres play one of their home games in a private suite for you and 19 of your friends and family members! Food, beverages and parking are not included in this package. Donated by Tom Seidler.
5. Experience the Magic of Africa on your Zulu Nyala Safari
Enjoy six days and six nights on a safari experience for two people at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge situated in the heart of Zululand. Located in one the richest conservation locations in Africa, this experience includes delicious meals prepared by the finest international chefs with an African flavor. Also includes two game viewing activities daily in an open Land Rover, guided by professional game rangers where you will see Elephants, Rhino, Leopard, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Nyala, Cape Buffalo, Kudu and many more! Come see where the movie, ‘‘I Dreamed of Africa” was filmed. An overall relaxing environment that will inspire you to return for another visit!
KIDS TO CAMP
Tonight you will have a special opportunity to make a direct contribution to the JRYMCA Kids to Camp program. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible and will be used to provide financial assistance to children who otherwise could not participate in our Y programs. Raise your paddle when you hear the auctioneer call the amount you would like to donate. Know that your donation will have the heartfelt thanks of every child who enters our doors because of your generosity.
TONY R. RUSSELL - BOARD CHAIR As the Director, Board Services/Authority Clerk, Tony is responsible for providing administrative and executive management support to the Board of Directors, ensuring that Board and Senior Management complies with corporate governance requirements, as it relates to the conduct of Board Comission Meetings, and compliance with local and state regulatory filings. Prior to being employed with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, he served as the City Clerk for the City of West Hollywood. In addition, he also served as City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk for the cities of Escondido, Huntington Beach, and Rancho Cucamonga. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps and has over 25 years of experience in local and municipal government and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.
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WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR: DIAMOND SPONSORS
Hunter
FAMILY FOUNDATION
McKewon
FAMILY FOUNDATION
Saxten
FAMILY FOUNDATION
Shadek
FAMILY FOUNDATION
GOLD SPONSORS
RC Baker FOUNDATION
SILVER SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
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JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA
HONORING THE GREATNESS OF TOMORROW
With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA serves an ethnically diverse community of over a quarter of a million people in Southeastern San Diego. Every day we extend our reach to people of all ages with a variety of needs and interests.
OUR FAMILIES Since becoming members in 2014, the De La Torre family has developed strong personal and community relationships by coming to the Y together. Not only do they share family time exercising together in the Wellness Center, they also like to swim, play basketball and attend tutoring twice a week. Having four boys can be tough and the Y has proven to be a great place for them to get exercise, release positive energy, and enjoy a variety of activities that suits every member of the family.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. Roughly 85 % of our membership is low to moderate income, so it is especially important that we strive to provide a variety of programs for all family members in order to keep our community moving, healthy, and safe. We offer a wide variety of programs such as Child Watch, TAKE 5 Tickets for Kids, Fit4Me, Forever Fit, Group Exercise Classes, and family events. We have opportunities for fun, learning, and exercising at any age!
CHILD & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Between our 14 ASES contracts, we serve over 1,600 students, in grades Pre-K through 8th daily. Often times, we are the only safe and consistent thing in their young lives. The Child & Youth Development Program provides elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. We are dedicated to improving the quality of human life and helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind, and body.
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AQUATICS Our Y serves an ethnically diverse community of over a quarter of a million people. It is estimated that 33,000 children ages 5-12, who live in the service area of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, have never taken swimming lessons to develop a healthy respect for the water. Thanks to the generosity of The Saxten Family, The Girard Foundation, The Hunter Family, and a Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant from the County of San Diego; we are on track to adding one of the finest Aquatic Centers in our community. The new Aquatic Center will benefit people of all ages across a variety of programs including swimming lessons, lap swimming, water exercise, splash pad, swim team and more.
SPORTS & RECREATION The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA sports program focuses on team-work, sportsmanship, and fun! Our baseball, basketball, flag football, and soccer leagues promote the YMCA character development philosophy, which emphasizes the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. These are recreational leagues and we welcome all ages 3-15 and all skill levels. Additional opportunities are available for cheer, dance and Pee Wee Sports.
DAY CAMP Take a moment to imagine growing up in San Diego. Now take a moment to reminisce about the memories you have had at the world famous San Diego Zoo, San Diego’s iconic beaches, or the first class Petco Park. Exciting, right? For many of the 1,999 campers that we served last summer, Day Camp afforded them the opportunity to step outside of their neighborhood and experience memories that will last a lifetime. Your contributions made it possible for the majority of those 1,999 campers to attend Day Camp. The Jackie Robinson Family Y is dedicated to creating lifelong memories and values for each of participants!
OUTREACH Through our Outreach Department we offer free community events such as the Halloween Carnival, families enjoy a safe and fun Halloween at our Y; the Turkey Project, we provide over 200 families a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving; our Community Holiday Party in which we provide each child in attendance a toy for the holidays; and Healthy Kids Day, where families can enjoy healthy activities and healthy food. In addition, our Outreach Department oversees the Community Response Team. The Community Response Team provides different types of resources to families who have been impacted by violence. We helped over 250 families annually. Our Outreach Department makes it their mission to ensure the Southeastern community understands that the Y is a safe haven they can rely on. THE 23RD ANNUAL JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA GALA
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2019 GALA AWARD RECEPIENTS SDG&E Inspirational Award
ANGEL LEE - SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL Education is the key to unlocking opportunities that will ultimately empower yourself. The Jackie Robinson YMCA Gala Award is important to me because it provides young students, like myself, with hope. It also empowers us to pursue our dreams and passions. When I think about receiving an award named after a great man, I reflect on how he did not allow obstacles to stop him from pursuing what he loved to do. Jackie Robinson broke down both social and color barriers. This serves as inspiration and tells me that with hard work and dedication the possibilities are limitless. I hope to become a great fashion designer that will use my platform to address social issues and inspire the youth to be who they want to be.
San Diego Padres Jerry Coleman Perpetual Award
AARON JAMES REYNOLDS JR. - LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
I have come to realize that education in my neighborhood is taken for granted rather than pursued. I hold my education most dear to myself, never slacking off and seizing every opportunity that comes my way. I feared that my journey to college would be all by myself, but I have an extensive amount of support and I’m glad the Jackie Robinson YMCA is helping me along the journey too, with this Gala Award. I want to be able to obtain a degree in Nursing so I can provide that reassurance to the urban youth that Black minds are powerful. A college degree will provide validation for my studies, and a career choice in the world. I feel like by going to college, I can develop the correct tools and resources needed to help bring unity to my community.
Shadek Family Foundation Award
ALONZO DURAZO - MORSE HIGH SCHOOL
To me education means gaining skills to prepare you for future obstacles that can be challenging to develop a brighter future. Furthering my education will allow me to acquire information that will help me enhance my intelligence. It will also build me into a better version of myself. Money has been an obstacle for my education so earning this award will benefit me with my school supplies, books, parking permit and even purchasing gear for baseball since I will be playing it in college. I will be more focused on pursuing my education goal in Child Development rather than working to pay for my education. Eventually this will lead me to look back and see my accomplishment and remember the support and guidance I was given from Jackie Robinson YMCA, my community and Family.
Accredited Home Lenders Award
GISELLA DIRCIO SANCHEZ - HIGH TECH HIGH Education is about growing and applying what you learn to real life. My parents did not have the opportunity to finish school. So I am a first-generation college student. The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gala Award is important to me because it is helping me pursue my dream to be a lawyer and a role model to other first-generation Latinas. It is important for younger students to see people who look like them succeed. This award is helping me show younger students of color that with hard work and dedication, you can do anything.
Saxten Family Foundation Award
JAMAHD MONROE - LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
My mom has always pushed furthering my education at the next level. So, education to me is something so powerful that can constantly be renewed and empowered the more you work at it. Education is something that cannot be taken from me. The Y’s Gala Award is important to me because it’s an opportunity and stepping stone to help me get my education to the next level. This award will further my goals because once I get to Montana State University and earn my degree I’ll have the opportunity to network and comeback to community to partner with the future generations of success and show them all the people who are here to help the continue down their path of greatness.
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Hunter Family Perpetual Award
JAZMINE MARIE SCOTT - GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
What education means to me is something that is not given to you. You have to be willing to step out of your comfort zone so you can explore different topics. I plan on furthering my education next year at the University of Cincinnati with the help of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gala Award. I will be double majoring in Psychology and Nutritional Science. It is important for me to get a higher education so I can help children in my community. I want to help them learn more about mental health and ways to have a healthy lifestyle. I hope to give back to the children in my community by showing them that all things are possible with strong faith, hard work and determination.
McKewon Family Fund Award
KYLEN DENT- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL To me, education is an investment in yourself. The more work you put in the greater your reward. I have actively attended the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA since I was in middle school. I have participated in summer camp, sport teams, utilize the weight room, and enjoyed the pool with my family. Since those days, I’ve dreamt about college. Now, I have reached the point in my life where that dream has become reality. It almost unbelievable! This award is significantly important to me because it will help me further my collegiate goals financially. It will give me the confidence necessary to pursue other scholarships and opportunities. I will be able to focus on my studies and my family will have one less thing to worry about while I am away.
Wells Fargo Foundation Award
SUSAN FALLAS JIMENEZ- GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Education is my road to success. To me, education means being open to hearing new ideas and learning new skills. With an education, new doors of opportunities will be opened to me that will allow me to help others and myself. The award is important to me because it takes a burden off my family’s back and offers me an opportunity I wouldn’t have had 12 years ago. Through this award I am helping pave the way for my younger brother to one day pursue his education. Being born in Costa Rica and immigrating to the U.S. made me realize how fortunate I was to even pursue an education. I saw how many people would love to be in my position, which encouraged and inspired me to work hard despite the obstacles put in my way.
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Award
T’RAY KIRKLAND - LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Education is a necessity in order to become successful. Knowledge is power that you’re able to spread among others and watch as their able to build off it. An The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gala Award will benefit me by helping with the finicial issues that come with school. Growing up money has always been tight so to receive this scholarship reduces a lot of stress. T’ray was recently named the recipient of the National Football Foundation Willie James Jones Jr. Scholarship Award.
United Domestic Workers Foundation Award
VICTORIA OROZCO - GOMPERS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 33 years ago my parents made the decision to immigrate to the US. Because of their bravery and determination. I am where I am today. They did everything in their power to provide an education for me. Now, I am doing everything in my power to show them that their journey was worth it. Education is my pathway to a better life. Through a sociology major, I hope to take on a career in the education system and help create solutions to the issues in education that many first generation students like me will encounter. The Jackie Robinson YMCA Gala Award is important for me because it will allow me to be the first one in my family to seize an education without the worry of not being able to afford it.
Farrell Family Foundation Award
CHRISTIAN TOCOL - LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Education to me is everything, and by everything I mean using education as an escape from the hardships that run rampant in the Southeast and allowing me to move up social class. The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is near and dear to my heart because the mission of helping kids through such as, poverty and violence is exactly what I strive to do every day. This YMCA Gala Award will further my goals by limiting the burden of financial hardships. THE 23RD ANNUAL JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA GALA
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213 GALA AWARD RECIPIENTS, 1997–2019 2019 Kylen Dent Alonzo Durazo Susan Fallas Jimenez T’ray Kirkland Angel Lee Jamahd Monroe Victoria Orozco Aaron Reynolds Gisella Dircio Sanchez Jazmine Scott Christian Tocol 2018 Marlene Briseño Aden Gebremedhin Leeza Jackson Melissa Leon Donna Lopez N’Dia Monroe John Henry Stewart IV Princella Strickland Kiara Sloan Raven Washington 2017 Marlene Briseño Aden Gebremedhin Leeza Jackson Melissa Leon Donna Lopez N’Dia Monroe John Henry Stewart IV Princella Strickland Kiara Sloan Raven Washington 2016 Dalaysia Cannon Daniel Gutierrez Preeauna Hunter Daquirae Irby Lareem Jones Candie Mendoza Felipe Morfin Martinez Kalia Richardson A-Janay Swafford Jael Wyatt Jonathan Wyatt 2015 Israel Antonio Cedillo Stephanie Clemente Kamryn Monet Harris Ricardo Hernandez Jada Michalle Irving Linda Marquez Pulido Erykah Nicole McNairy Taurus James Myles-Hendricks Mayra Pelcastre Rios Anthony Rivers Anthony Swanegan Jr. 2014 Carolina Munoz Charmagne Jones Chavellia McMullen Day’Breon Harris-Bacote Hadiyah Muhammad
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Isela Bojorquez Jonatan Rivera Karina Mendoza Malachi Foster Marcel Lammey Zuleica Arechar-Romero 2013 Jessica Aguilar Radhiya Bryant Lydiette Okaira De Jesus Malcolm-Josiah Foster Carolina Leon Kristoff Lamont Lilliard Limna S. Lio Hernandez Gabriela Mejia Javier Jesus Mendez Mayra Rodriguez Natalie Shaw 2012 Josue Calzada Samuel Drew Kiana Elliott Ariana Federico Michelle Hernandez Alma Mendoza Nataly Orozco Christian Sanchez Korral Taylor Gamilah West Michael Wright 2011 Ania Boyd La’Toya Banks Cristian Davila Blanca Hernandez Evrin Peavy Aun’Twanette Murphy Rosa Rios Sergio Rios Curtis Royall III Patricia Woods 2010 Abel Salas Andre Cherry Anthony Cherry Crystal Morgan Dartanyun Johnson Jerry Stevenson Johanna Mejia Nonoy Suguitan Obsa Ali Yulma Rubio 2009 Fadhi Ali Pharon Baker Devon S. Boone Gloria Chukwueke Micah-Christian Foster Marquis Hayes Jaimie Hernandez Jamellah Johnson Lachanae McAfee Roriscilla Wright
2008 Maria Del Rosario Jimenez Yesenia Hernandez Kirstyne Lange Whitney McMahan Vladimir Medenica Ashly Solono Karlis Thorpe Theresa Tran Joel Walker DeAndra’e Woods 2007 Albert Ayson Jr. Jasmine Campbell Nyemal Chuol Lauren Gutierrez Angela Khamkhiem Cody Marshall Lakeshia Newsome Letriece Patton Monet Perez Toriano Thomas 2006 Brionna Baker Jorge Barrera Sabrana Boyd Jessica Gonzales John Knapp Ramla Mohamoud Yasmeen Salaam Abel Salgado Danielle Santos Courtney Sellers Dominique Streeter 2005 Tiona Brown Alisa De La Cruz Fatuma Guyo Akilah Hicks Sasha Knox Christine Lai James Malone Khe’shan Nelson Yasmin Perez Jaree Streeter Juan Carlos Vargas 2004 Gracie Austin Meri Birhane Austin Jones Richard Morgan Florence Pacho Sakhone Phommarat Marlon Pierce Judith Silva 2003 Kleulia Blackmon Raynell Crews Crystal Flournoy Mohamed Hirsi Jackie IIemaleota Dante Jones Shawnte Lewis
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2002 Shanika Honeycutt Jessica Hunt Daniel Kidane Linda Ngoc Le Erica Smith 2001 Naisha Allen Yadani Bayene Nyadak Tut Deng Rochelle McFarlin Amber Overstreet Amber Trigueros-Clemons Winetta Greenlee 2000 Joseph Davis Leeann Douglas Willie Green Precious Jackson Shavecca Keels Nicole Mitchell Spencer Smith Javon Taylor 1999 Maria Alvarez Janita Griffin Barry Harris Samuel James Victoria Jones Brenita Kagler-Porter Louangviseth Lasaath DeVonne Mitchell Brett Moore NhuQuynh Tran 1998 Ruth Carter Rachel Evans Ronald Hodge Nancy Jurado Kelly Luong Ashanti Smith Anasa Victoria 1997 Christine Basic Edna Malaga Christopher Wright
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THE NEW JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA The late Jerry Coleman believed in this project. As a Founding Chairman of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA “Safe at Home” Hall of Fame Capital Campaign Cabinet, he worked alongside many like-minded and driven individuals striving to make a positive and lasting impact in our community. He leaves behind a legacy of goodness, service, and sacrifice of self. He believed in a better future, and he worked hard to make it happen.
TOGETHER AS ONE: This team opened the new Jackie Robinson Family YMCA: KDS Architect: Dean Smith, REC Consulting: Bruce Robertson, Hannah Gleb and Hedy Levine, KMD Interior Design: Karen Massaro, SDGE Energy By Design: Lydia Bentley, TFW Construction: Jeff Weeks and Anthony Ibarra, YMCA of San Diego County Branch Opening Project Team: Anna Adlean, Susan Alvarez, Emilio Alvarez, Anna Arancibia, Jocelin Avila, Cristina Ballasteros, Cindy Bertrand, Kendra Borg, Charmaine Carter, Lisa D’Angelo, Luis D’Carpio, Polly Dong, Catalina Duarte, Cory Haynes, Heidi Hutchinson, Vera Johnson, Heather Kunkle, Sean Kurth, Araceli Lamb, Megan Lashlee, Terri Maas, Laura Merritt, John Merritt, Jasmine Monterroso, David Pendergrass, Courtney Pendleton, Bernie Porter, James Price, Brian Salanga, Rob Sauvajot, Tracy Stifler, Paul Sullivan, Vira Villarreal, Karen Williams, and many, many more! Together we are one!
Join the efforts of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Safe at Home Capital Campaign. Believe in a better future, then work to make it happen! For more information, please contact Michael Brunker at (619) 264-1451.
THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD DONORS, CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS, CIVIC SAN DIEGO, SAXTEN FAMILY, HUNTER FAMILY, LEGLER BENBOUGH FOUNDATION, GIRARD FOUNDATION, HERVEY FOUNDATION & FRIENDS, THE JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA HAS RAISED OVER $34 MILLION TOWARDS THE NEW BUILDING PROJECT GOAL. INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY AND CONSIDER A PHASE 2 OR ENDOWMENT GIFT TOWARD THE CURRENT GOAL OF
OUR YMCA GIVES A PROMISE TO... • Provide a safe and caring place for adults, families and children.
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Aquatic Center $5,000,000
• Support healthy living.
Gymnasium $2,500,000
• provide for those in need, no matter their background or income level.
Splash Pad $1,500,000
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SAFE AT HOME CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Michael Brunker mbrunker@ymca.org • 619-264-1451
JERRY COLEMAN
Sixty one years I’ve been in baseball. I’ve played and worked with some of the all-time legends, like Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Dave Winfield. Right near the top of that list was Jackie Robinson, who not only broke records, he shattered the barriers. He not only made a big difference in the game, he forever changed baseball. Jackie led, so that players like Satchel Paige, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron could follow. But Jackie’s contribution shouldn’t be measured on his batting average. It’s much bigger than that. Jackie wanted to make a difference in the lives of at-risk kids—with mentoring programs and scholarships for deserving youth. Join me as we fight that good fight - to give a better future to our kids. When it comes to our kids, we all have to pitch in.
MARSHALL FAULK
I am all about giving kids a chance to beat the odds and leave their own legacy. The Jackie Robinson YMCA has been doing this every day for the past seventy years. I believe that the kids that are successful and the ones that make it they leave the legacy by them achieving what they achieve in life and we will find out five, ten, fifteen years down the line when these kids start giving back to their communities because they remember how they got to where they are right now. Imagine what a new Y in its current location will do to help kids join teams, not gangs.
TONY GWYNN
I would have never have received an opportunity in baseball if Jackie Robinson hadn’t played well and handled himself in the proper manner. Without Jackie, there would not be me. I always try to take his way and apply it to what I do. I think about Jackie all the time and ask myself, “What would he have done?” He proves the value in thinking things through. You can’t just react. You must look at both sides of any situation and appreciate the other person’s perspective. My wife Alicia and I have been longtime supporters of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. Jackie said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” At this Y, they are making an impact where it is needed the most.
DICK VITALE
Every day my wife and I feel blessed to wake up in the life we have, and it has nothing to do with fame or fortune. It has to do with the togetherness we’ve built with family, friends and everybody we meet. I feel that we have a W in the game of life. Success can happen for anybody with any background if you plan, pursue, and persevere just like the Safe At Home Capital Campaign. The Jackie Robinson YMCA is a great team that is earning a W in the game of life, and by being Awesome, Baby, with a Capital A!
BILL WALTON
Now it’s time for me to help other people with their dreams. Giving back is an important part of that. Our responsibility to the next generation our duty to leave this world a better place for our children and theirs. I care about the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. I played there as a kid and my kids can say the same. I care about San Diego. That’s why I’m involved. You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.
DAVE WINFIELD
I came to San Diego and the Padres in 1973, and early on I sought out the organization that best put forth efforts that supported youth and the community. I immediately found that to be the Jackie Robinson YMCA. Since then they continuously show dedication, heart and excellence in reaching and impacting all they serve. I’ve worked with and supported their efforts personally through my foundation and through the Padres organization for nearly 40 years. That alone could say it all, but certainly the Jackie Robinson YMCA is a great team to be a part of.
KELLEN WINSLOW
There is no greater honor than to be of service to others. For years the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA has provided educational and recreational services to a unique and diverse community in San Diego. I have witnessed the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA grow into an integral and vital part of the community. The Safe at Home Capital Campaign is the next step in providing even greater facilities and services to families of Southeast San Diego. I am honored to serve as a member of the Safe at Home Capital Campaign Hall of Fame Cabinet. Please join me and my fellow Members of the Hall of Fame Cabinet.
THE 23RD ANNUAL JACKIE ROBINSON FAMILY YMCA GALA
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LORENA GONZALEZ ASSEMBLYWOMAN, EIGHTIETH DISTRICT
April 13, 2019
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Jackie Robinson Family YMCA Gala! It is my pleasure to welcome you to a celebration of this organization’s remarkable history of service to our community. I salute the hardworking YMCA staff and volunteers for making this impactful event possible each year, as well as your dedication and service to our community year-round. I represent some of the most challenged communities in California and one of the most diverse populations in the nation. As such, I understand the importance of working together so all families may successfully pursue their American Dream. I am fully committed to working alongside you to ensure that every member of our community is heard, respected and empowered through key legislation, support and accessible resources. Again, I thank you and wish you the very best for a successful gala. Sincerely,
LORENA GONZALEZ Assemblywoman, 80th District
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