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37,000 Attend Metro Youth Day; Event Not All Fun and Games


320 Organizations Participate in Youth Day The 28th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day held in July


on Belle Isle attracted 37,000 youngsters and 1,600 vol- unteers making it the largest turnout for youngsters in the State. There were more than 20 venues for the youngsters to


participate in, such as clinics in baseball, basketball, football, martial arts, golf, tennis, boxing, etc. “In the beginning, Youth Day started with games and


contests,” said Ed Deeb, co-founder of the event. “No longer is Metro Youth Day simply fun and games,” he continued. “We give out numerous scholarships, and we honor students for academic achievement and commu- nity service, we provide mentors, role models and en- courage the disabled and handicapped to participate.” Deeb added the committee wants to inspire our youth to do the most good. Numerous celebrities and government officials were on


Dr. Al Haywood of the American Red Cross, a martial arts expert, teaches youngsters judo.


hand including Detroit Mayor, Dave Bing,Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano, Senator Martha Scott, Senator Hansen Clarke, Hall of Famer Lem Barney, boxing cham- pion Tommy Hearns, Emanuel Steward, Eric Fowler of the Detroit Lions to name a few. The Michigan Chronicle is proud to be a major spon-


sor of this event. The 29th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day will be held on July 13, 2011. Mark your calendars.


Detroit Mayor, Dave Bing presents Ed Deeb and the Youth Day Committee with a special tribute of honor.


The Salvation Army provide refreshments for early volunteers.


Michigan State University provides information on the school and the areas of study.


Youth are seen drawing and painting at the Education Tent.


The attendees enjoyed the participation of the Parade Company.


University of Michigan – Dearborn heard a special corp of drummers participate.


Motown Legend, Martha Reeves opens the ceremonies with the National Anthem.


Detroit Tigers PAWS, and the Lions ROARY join Randy Henry, Ed Deeb and Eric Fowler on the stage.


Youngsters head toward the entertainment stage following their lunch.


There were 54 college scholarships presented to high school students at Metro Youth Day.


Youth Day volunteers help guide the youth and their chaperones through the Exhibit Tent.


Youth Day volunteers are shown working hard to prepare lunch for all the youth and the volunteers.


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