We Are Family Foundation Gala Celebrates 10 Years of Making a Global Impact

New York City, NY (PRWEB) October 11, 2011

Ten years after he re-recorded his hit song ?We Are Family? in the wake of the September 11th tragedy, Nile Rodgers will receive the 2011 Humanitarian Award from the organization he created with his song.

The We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will hold its 10 Year Celebration Gala on October 24th at Manhattan Center?s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City with longtime host Rosie Perez. This year is especially poignant since it marks the ten-year anniversary of 9/11. In the days following the tragedy, Nile brought together over 200 musicians and personalities to re-record his classic 70?s dance track ?We Are Family.? The message was clear: We stand together as one family united in the quest for peace.

From this display of hope and brotherhood, the We Are Family Foundation was born. This not-for-profit organization dedicates itself to the vision of a global family by creating and supporting programs that inspire and educate the next generation about respect, understanding and cultural diversity ? while striving to solve some of our biggest global problems at the same time.

A fantastic program is planned for the evening. In addition to the award ceremony, there will be dinner and non-stop music celebrating Rodgers? legendary four-decade career. There will also be a live auction to help raise additional funds. All proceeds from the Gala will support WAFF?s mission and programs including Three Dot Dash?WAFF?s signature program to support and mentor global teen leaders who are actively working on programs that address basic human needs and promoting a more peaceful society.

Tickets to the Gala can be purchased by contacting Devin Cox at 212.397.4333, extension 304. Arrivals begin at 6:30PM on October 24th and the ceremony will directly follow at 7:45PM. Manhattan Center?s Hammerstein Ballroom is located at 311 West 34th Street in New York City.

About We Are Family Foundation

The We Are Family Foundation? (WAFF) is a nonprofit organization founded by legendary songwriter/musician/producer Nile Rodgers to inspire, educate and promote the vision of a global family by building bridges between cultures. WAFF creates and supports programs that foster mutual respect, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity currently used in more than 20 countries on five continents. For more information, visit http://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org, http://www.threedotdash.org and http://www.tedxteen.com.

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Self-Defense Center, Krav Maga SF Announces Their Friends and Family Day

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

Krav Maga San Francisco will host its Friends and Family Day on Jan. 14, 2012. The event features food, fun and a health fair with samples from Max Muscle and Body by V. Attendees can also receive a chiropractic evaluation from Dr. Lonna Denny, meet female heavyweight champion of the world Lana Stefanac and try her introduction class, or try the training center?s other classes, such as Krav Maga self-defense classes, CrossFit, TRX and Conditioning.

?Our mission is to provide unconditional support for all of our members in their journey of self improvement and to challenge our members mentally and physically in a non-judgmental and fun environment,? Gail Foland of Krav Maga San Francisco said.

The Friends and Family open house will also feature discounted rates, booths with samples, and raffles to win memberships, Krav T-shirts and gear.

Krav Maga San Francisco gets members in the best shape of their lives and teaches the number one self-defense system in the U.S. Krav Maga San Francisco members receive unlimited access to 70-plus classes offered seven days a week, including CrossFit, Jiu-jitsu, Yoga, TRX, KM Conditioning and KO Bag.

Members receive access to facilities spread across five rooms on two floors, including the weight room, and will have a one-week access to all Krav Maga Worldwide facilities nationwide. Members who refer a friend will receive a $ 50 Krav Bucks referral bonus.

For more information on the Friends and Family Event or any of Krav Maga San Francisco?s services, call 415-658-9226, view the facility on the web at http://www.kravmaga-sf.com, or visit 1455 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94109.

About Krav Maga San Francisco

Established in 1999, Krav Maga San Francisco originally held classes in a small 750-square-foot facility in the Marina District of San Francisco. In 2003, KMSF relocated to a 6,000-square-foot training facility at its present location on Bush Street. With continued success, KMSF took over the lower level on Bush street in 2008 and nearly doubled the size of its three training rooms, as well as adding a weight room and a CrossFit room.

Today, Krav Maga San Francisco is the preferred training center for over 600 members and holds nearly 70 classes per week, including TRX training, and self-defense and fitness classes, in a two-story, 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility.

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