Celebs to Support the Swift Foundation

[Alynetta Beck]

SHREVEPORT, LA - Stromile Swift and The Swift Foundation will host the inaugural Swift Foundation Celebrity Weekend from Thursday, June 25th, 2009 - Sunday, June 28th, 2009. The weekend will commence with the Marathon for Mary, raising awareness for individuals struggling with kidney-related issues. Marathon for Mary is in loving memory of Mary Swift, Stromile's mother, who recently passed away after a long battle with kidney disease.

In addition to the walk-a-thon, the foundation will host a series of events:
a Meet & Greet Casino Night, the Stro Show Bowling Challenge, a Black and
Red Affair after party, as well as the Swift Family Fun Day. Stromile has
enlisted the help of his friends to participate in the activities; which
includes to name a few music industry veterans Master P, Romeo, and Silk the
Shocker; NBA players Shaquille O'Neal (Phoenix Suns), Vince Carter (New
Jersey Nets), Josh Howard and Brandon Bass (Dallas Mavericks), Rudy Gay,
O.J. Mayo (Memphis Grizzlies), Kyle Lowry (Houston Rockets), Earl Watson
(Oklahoma Thunder); and NFL player Ronnie Prude (Atlanta Falcons)...etc.
Proceeds will benefit Swift Foundation's charitable efforts and the National
Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.



After completing his eighth year in the NBA, Stromile founded the Swift
Foundation in the summer of 2008. Swift Foundation's primary focus is
promoting the dreams and aspirations of academically challenged youth
through community, educational and personal development programs. We believe
that all children should be exposed to opportunities that seem to be out of
reach and are dedicated to creating and providing these outlets for area
youth.



We look forward to seeing you throughout our inaugural Swift Foundation
Celebrity Weekend! If you have any questions, please see contact information
below.



Contact: Shalanda Swift-Watkins, Executive Director or Amanda Flynn,
Assistant Director

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]



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