Candace Parker and Misee Harris to Inspire Kids at Special Needs Camp
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2013 -- Celebrity model and pediatric dentist, Dr. Misee Harris, and three WNBA basketball players with the Los Angeles Sparks, Farhiya Abdi, Candace Parker and Kristi Toliver, will attend the 4th annual Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC) to support special needs children. Camp JPAC will be held at St. Bernadette’s school in the Crenshaw District and is the only free summer inclusion day camp in Los Angeles for children with special needs, ages 5 to 16. More than 400 kids will come together to enjoy a full academic enrichment program along with various sporting, music and art activities overseen by credentialed behavioral therapists, special education teachers and professional counselors.
Dental Day will take place on Monday, July 29, and will be hosted by Dr. Misee Harris. In addition to being a pediatric dentist, Dr. Harris is a professional model, humanitarian and philanthropist. She will offer free dental screenings, hand out dental supplies and give healthy mouth tips to low-income children with special needs. In addition to the dental services, Dr. Harris will bring a professional child photographer, Carlos Stephenson, who will offer free photo sessions for campers. On Tuesday, July 30, campers will enjoy Sparks Day where three of the top players from the LA Sparks will conduct a fun basketball training camp. Farhiya Abdi (forward), Candace Parker (forward/center) and Kristi Toliver (guard) will entertain and coach the kids on special basketball techniques, discuss the importance of being team players and provide motivation to achieve their dreams.
For more information, contact Lee Yang at (626)-216-2079.
ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK
Special Needs Network (SNN) is based in Los Angeles and is California’s leading grassroots autism advocacy organization. As a nonprofit organization, SNN was established to help families faced with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization focuses on raising public awareness, impacting public policy, increasing education and access to resources for families, children and adults. For more information, visit http://www.specialneedsnetwork.org or call (323) 291-7100.
Jessica Munday, Trio Solutions, Inc., http://trio-solutions.com, 843-216-0442, [email protected]
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