*** MEDIA ALERT ***
Anti-Bullying Rallies to be held in Los Angeles area
This THURSDAY, August 15
Co-hosted by WWE and The Creative Coalition in conjunction with Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
*10:00 a.m. – MONTEBELLO PARK, CATHY HENSEL YOUTH CENTER*
*1:30 p.m. – SAMUEL GOMPERS MIDDLE SCHOOL*
WHAT: The Creative Coalition and WWE will hold two “Be a STAR” anti-bullying rallies this Thursday, August 15 at Montebello Park, Cathy Hensel Youth Center in Montebello and Samuel Gompers Middle School in Los Angeles. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, “Anger Management” star Daniela Bobadilla, “Pair of Kings” star Ryan Ochoa and WWE Superstars and Divas will serve as keynote speakers who will address Los Angeles County children about the importance of showing tolerance and respect.
The Creative Coalition and WWE launched the anti-bullying alliance, “Be a STAR” (Show Tolerance And Respect), to provide students with positive tools to prevent bullying in their schools and communities. The mission of “Be a STAR” is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through education and awareness.
WHO:
Montebello Park, Cathy Hensel Youth Center
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk
Daniela Bobadilla, “Anger Management”
Ryan Ochoa, “Pair of Kings”
WWE Superstar Big Show
WWE Superstar Hornswoggle
WWE Ring Announcer Lilian Garcia
WHEN:
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Montebello Park, Cathy Hensel Youth Center
Media check-in: 9:30 a.m
Event begins: 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Montebello Park, Cathy Hensel Youth Center
236 S. Taylor Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
WHO:
Samuel Gompers Middle School
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez
The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk
Daniela Bobadilla, “Anger Management”
Ryan Ochoa, “Pair of Kings”
WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil
WWE Superstar Darren Young
WWE Diva Alicia Fox
WHEN:
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Samuel Gompers Middle School
Media check-in: 1:00 p.m.
Event begins: 1:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Samuel Gompers Middle School
234 East 112th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061
WHY: The “Be a STAR” alliance provides students, teachers and parents with various tools and resources to help put an end to bullying. “Be a STAR” promotes positive methods of social interaction and encourages people to treat others as equals and with respect. For more information, log onto www.BeaSTARalliance.org.
For interviews or more information, please contact
Lucy Gross at 646-717-9908 / LGross@thecreativecoalition.org
Or
Joe Quinn at 480-703-1346 / Joseph.Quinn@wwecorp.com
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