Educational Awareness Back to School Festival

On September 24th IAAK held its' first Back to School Festival at Gidden's Park in the Belmont/Jackson Heights section of Tampa. 1,000 goodie bags full of school supplies and 1,000 bags of dry food goods were distributed to those who attended. Over 20 community service providers participated in the event and many local city leaders attended and gave speeches to those present. There was a DJ, Live band brass band, Moonwalk, and lots of food from Ices to Slabs of Barbeque ribs. The success was in seeing all the children participate in the festivities and have fun throughout the day. We raffled off 2 student computers and lots of other prizes. Our focus was to provide an awareness to the education of our children.

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Executive Director Wanda enjoying the day with children in the park.

Police Chief Benny Holder, Dr Carl Warren of StayWell and Larry & Wanda DeLaRosa.

A MoonWalk was available for all the children for FREE!

Tampa Police officers distributed goodie bags to the commnity.

Children rest under the hot sun.

Girls having a good time while enjoying park festivities.

Children roamed the park freely taking advantage of all the events.

Mayoral candidate Charile Miranda and Depute Peter Burgue of Tampa Parks and Recreations speak with Wanda at the VIP desk.

Childern had their fill of good food. We had Italian Ices to barbeque ribs.

Children posing for the picture!

Executive Director of It's All About Kids Larry DeLaRosa and Depute Pete Burgue.

University of Tampa pitched in and distributed 1,000 food bags.

Wanda and Depute Pete discuss future events with the Parks and Recreations Dept.

Children building bird houses sponsored by Home Depot.

Executive Director Wanda from It's All About Kids and Donald Hallback National Association of Tourism and Conventions

Children and families all had a wonderful time as they observed and participated in the festivities.

Wide shot angle of the festivities.

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