EVENT ALERT: Swift Foundation Celebrity Weekend

A native Son turned NBA vet is returning to the SBC to raise money for his foundation, bring awareness to Kidney Disease, and to honor his mother.

Starting tomorrow (Thursday), Stromile Swift and The Swift Foundation will host the inaugural Swift Foundation Celebrity Weekend.

The Foundation will host a serious of events, including a Marathon For Mary (in honor of Stromile's mother), a Bowling Challenge and a Family Fun Day. Stromile will also be stopping by the Biz Camp Marketplace and making visits to various SPAR Recreation Centers during the course of the weekend.


To help draw attention to his cause, Stromile has enlisted the help of his friends to participate in some of the activities ... including: 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).


Proceeds from this weekend's events will benefit Swift Foundation’s charitable efforts and the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. The Swift Foundation’s primary focus is promoting the dreams and aspirations of academically challenged youth through community, educational and personal development programs.




HERE'S A LIST OF THE EVENTS YOU'LL WANT TO CHECK OUT:




THURSDAY, JUNE 25th


12:00 pm - BizCamp Marketplace Autograph Signing (Louisiana Boardwalk)

Stromile will make an appearance at the Louisiana Boardwalk to encourage the youth who have participated in BizCamp (sponsored by ICE, CSPB and SUSLA).

6:00 pm - Marathon for Mary (Southern Hills Park and Recreation Center)

The MARATHON FOR MARY is a 5K Walk/Run that will raise awareness for individuals struggling with kidney-related issues. Marathon for Mary is in loving memory of Mary Swift, Stromile’s mother, who passed away earlier this year after a long battle with kidney disease. All proceeds from this marathon will go to the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 2009


8:30pm - Meet & Greet Casino Night (Horseshoe Casino - Riverdome)

Come out and meet Stromile and Foundation members. Eat, Drink and listen to the sounds of Windstorm. Admission is $10. (Space is limited).






SATURDAY, JUNE 27th


12:00 pm - Stro Show Bowling Challenge (Funny Bone Comedy Club and Bowling Alley)

(As far as I know) Registration is closed for entering the Bowling challenge, but you're still encouraged to come watch! Food and drink are available at PINZ, as well as pool tables and big screen TV's :)




9:00 pm - Black and Red Affair Afterparty (Encore Nightlife – Louisiana Boardwalk)

Black and Red (or either) attire encouraged. Admission is $20.







SATURDAY, JUNE 28th


3:00 pm - Swift Family Fun Day (Southern Hills Park and Recreation Center)

A fun day filled with fun and games. Stromile will be there to sign autographs as well. Local radio stations will be on hand providing music and live remotes. This is a family oriented event for children of all ages. This event is absolutely FREE.

--- For more info about the Weekend or the Swift Foundation, Contact Amanda Flynn at 318-422-4963 or Shalanda Swift-Watkins at 318-208-3788.



-- To make donations to the cause, send a check or money order to:


Swift Foundation
P.O. Box 8030
Shreveport, LA 71148