SHIELDS Is A Proud Participant of Al-Impics 2012

Compton, CA (SHIELDS) May 14, 2012 - Every year SHIELDS participates in the Al-Impics, a special one day event which demonstrates the positive life enriching experience associated with the recovery process. By bringing together treatment providers, recovering individuals, local communities and community leaders, the Al-Impics promotes the societal benefits of community health through substance abuse prevention and athletic participation. SHIELDS was delighted to participate in this year's event which took place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at El Camino College Compton Community Educational Center and was honored to receive first place accolades in this year's banner contest and uniform contest as well as the Women's Volleyball tournament.

In addition, the Al-Impics Planning Committee held a theme contest and out of 126 submissions, the entry submitted by SHIELDS ARK Program client Jimmy Jimenez, "Join the Dance of Life", was chosen as the official theme for the 2012 Los Angeles Al-Impics which was used on team uniforms, banners, in the official program and other event materials. 

With one of the largest groups in attendance of approximately 700 clients, staff and children, SHIELDS is proud to have been a part of this South Los Angeles tradition of positive and life-enriching events designed for individuals and families recovering from chemical dependency and alcoholism.

We want to express our most heartfelt appreciation to all of the staff, clients, volunteers and donors that helped make our participation in this years' Al-Impics possible. 

We also would like to thank DaLonda Groenow, Marcus Holcombe, Jamaal Withers, Robert Alvarado, SHIELDS clients who independently raised upwards of $940 to subset the cost of this year's participation, Subway Sandwich Store #37969 who donated ten platters, Wingstop and Malcolm Cooper for assisting in selecting our music for this year's march, "Dance for Life" by Drew Seely & Adam Hicks from the Shake It Up: Break It Down Soundtrack as well as designing our first place T-Shirt design for four (4) years in a row.