Beat the Streets 2009 Gala Fundraiser

Fundraising dinner for the Beat the Streets Wrestling Program a not-for-profit organization that creates opportunities for boys and girls from New York City schools to participate in after-school wrestling programs in safe and nurturing environments. Approximately 3,500 boys and girls from New York City schools currently participate in the organization’s after-school programs. Beat the Streets provides free coaching, gear and equipment; free access to afterschool training centers in all five boroughs; and all-expenses paid trips to the most prestigious training camps in the country. Tickets are $150 and available by calling 646-922-0811 or e-mailing gala@beat-the-streets.org for more info. Honored guests include Olympic Gold Wrestling Medalists Bruce Baumgartner, Henry Cejudo, Brandon Slay and John Smith.