Wrestling, Writing & Fighting
For Our Youth
BTS 10th Anniversary Celebration
WHAT
Beat the Streets, celebrating its 10th anniversary, invites you to an extraordinary fundraising event featuring authors and fighters, John Irving and Remi Adeleke.
WHEN
The event will be held on
Thursday, May 9, 2024
7:00 - 9:00
Ticket price: $100
WHERE
L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
in Scarborough:
2501 Bridletowne Cir, Scarborough, ON M1W 2K1
AFTER-PARTY
9:30 pm @ Boston Pizza
7020 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON, L3R 5Y3
Limited spaces available | RSVP below
Guest speakers
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John Irving
From Garp racing after speeding cars, to tiny Owen Meany hoisted to dunk basketballs and bombs, author John Irving’s countless iconic characters are etched in literary history around the world. As a former wrestler, referee, and coach, he weaves the spirit of wrestling into his award-winning novels. For one special night, John Irving will step away from working on his 16th book to be our guest speaker.
Photo © Elke Wetzig Elya
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Remi Adeleke
Sharing the stage with him is Navy SEAL, actor, author, filmmaker and motivational speaker.His best-selling memoir, “Transformed,” tells the extraordinary story of his life journey from Western Africa to the Bronx, where he overcame adversity and forged a path of resilience. Remi has featured in films like Ambulance and The Plane, hosts the Down Range podcast and co-hosts Special Forces on Fox.
Mark your calendars for May 9, 2024, at L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute in Scarborough – the epicentre of a decade of impact!
Our 10th Anniversary is not just a fundraiser; it's a dynamic experience that brings together the heart and soul of our community. Passionate stakeholders, inspiring guest speakers, dedicated participants, and our invaluable partners – all under one roof, are ready to celebrate 10 years of achievements and pave the way for the next decade of initiatives.
Together, we're on a mission to raise $100,000 and create opportunities for 3,560 low-income children and youth in our community for the 2024/2025 school year! This isn't just a number; it's a commitment to delivering:
6 x Wrestle 4 Fun after-school programs
12 Level Up & You Grow Girl resiliency-building initiatives
16 weeks of our introductory Wrestle 4 Fun program