Children in Scottsdale, AZ Reach Out to Children with Autism
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWeb) January 20, 2007 -- Children and teenage students from the Arizona Angels Studio, a dance studio in Scottsdale, AZ, raised $17,000 for children with autism. As part of their efforts, they participated in the first annual walk for Cure Autism Now at Tempe Town Lake and presented their donation check to Cindy McCain, wife of Senator John McCain.
"Inspired by the story of one student's twin brother, our 300 students and their families banded together to raise money to help fight autism. I was astounded at the donations they generated. There's just something about children helping other children; I'm truly proud of my students," remarked Amy Leroy-Gelb, founder and owner of the Arizona Angels Studio.
The Cure Autism Now Walk is a 5K (3.1 mile) family walk and autism community resource fair heightening public awareness and raising money to fund autism research. Proceeds from the walk support Cure Autism Now's mission to find the causes, effective treatments, prevention and a cure for autism.
The Autism Walk is one of many ways the Arizona Angels Studio is involved with the local community. As part of their culture, students are encouraged to become involved in acts of charitable service through activities such as raising $15,000 for Hurricane Katrina victims, feeding 350 homeless families during the Holidays, participating in the Special Olympics, and joining the Fashion Show to benefit the Emily Center at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
About Arizona Angels:
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Arizona Angels Studio offers performance and competition dance teams for children ages two to 19 and specialty classes for all ages, including adults. Throughout their 17 years of operation, they have won National and State competition titles, performed for audiences at the White House, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City; the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland; half-time shows for the Super Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Rattlers; Fiesta Bowl Parade (opening act for past 6 years); and the Goodwill Games in Sydney, Australia. Arizona Angels Studio, Inc. has 300 students and 25 instructors.
To learn more about Arizona Angels Studio, please call (480) 922-1455 or visit www.ArizonaAngelsStudio.com.
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Arizona Angels Diamond Pom team composed of 4th, 5th and 6th Grades at the Advanced Level: http://www.arizonaangelsstudio.com/images/Angels-Diamond-Pom.jpg
Arizona Angels founder, Amy Leroy-Gelb, poses with her daughter and partner, Angel Leroy and her son and office manager, Jason Mohns. Download photo at: http://www.arizonaangelsstudio.com/images/amyjasonangel.jpg
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