Touchdown Vs Shutdown
During the 2010-2011 NFL season, ASAS will continue its Touchdown Shutdown program with a little twist. In addition to adding to our 14 defensive NFL athletes, we will be recruiting offensive players to join our cause as well. The program will become known as the Touchdown Vs Shutdown (TDvsSD), as participating players will now be on both sides of the field. Players on Team Shutdown will pledge to donate based on sacks or tackles, while Team Touchdown will pledge to donate based on yards or touchdowns, with local sponsors matching the athletes’ donations. Participating players will have the chance to interact with the inter-city youth in their community, while contributing to the funding of after-school programming to existing and additional cities. Athletes and donors alike will have the chance to greatly impact their communities by participating in this once in a lifetime opportunity. |
Since 1992 After-School All-Stars has been dedicated to raising funds to provide at-risk youth with enriching after-school programs. Founded by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, After-School All-Stars is one of the largest national organizations that provides comprehensive programming to middle school children in thirteen cities across the country. Through donated funds ASAS has had the opportunity to offer engaging activities to 80,000 kids annually. The programs are designed to improve the participants’ lives by nurturing their minds, bodies, and spirits through incorporating academic support, enrichment, and health and physical fitness. ASAS, a 501 (C) 3 organization, strives to offer a place to keep children safe and help them achieve in school and in life. We focus on providing today’s at-risk youth with after-school opportunities to keep them safe during the high-risk hours of 3 to 6pm, when they are more likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual activity. With the help of donated dollars, After-School All-Stars aims to give kids a chance to reach their full potential academically, socially and in school. 
