USMI Partners with The Joseph Toles Foundation to Host Scholarship Gala
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unique Sports Management International (USMI) founded by Torrel Harris Sr. is celebrating 34 years in operation and will raise funds for youth going to college. USMI is pleased to announce its partnership with The Joseph Toles Foundation to award scholarships and honor local natives for their success on September 29th.
The event, which will include a dinner, live auction and entertainment, will benefit students from Hempstead High School and Wyandanch High School. In addition, alumni from the New York City based "You Gotta Believe" foster care agency will also receive scholarship funds. Honorees for the gala include:
- Mrs. Risco Mention-Lewis, in 2012 she was appointed Suffolk County Deputy Police Commission and in 2015 due to her work in the community she met with President Obama to discuss crime and intervention.
- Mr. Ken "Spider" Webb; radio announcer and broadcaster that works with Sirus XM and currently hosts the "Soul Town" morning program. He hosted the morning show for eleven years as the popular radio personality for WBLS and WRKS in NYC in the 1970s through the 90s.
- Mr. Daryl "Chill" Mitchell is an actor and a rapper; hip hop artist in the 80's and later gained success as an actor. He is noted for House Party, Galaxy Quest, NCIS: New Orleans and several others.
"We are so excited to be celebrating 34 years in a very demanding industry. What's more exciting is to be able to be a blessing to others and partnering with The Joseph Toles Foundation, we are hoping to accomplish just that in raising scholarships funds for the youth of Long Island," says Torrel Harris, Founder and CEO of Unique Sports Management International.
Unique Sports Management International's mission is to help clients have a positive and meaningful impact on and off the court by addressing all aspects of their professional development. Their commitment is to monetize their clients' brands long after they retire, with a strong emphasis placed on their personal and financial growth.
"I am thrilled to have formed a partnership between the Joseph Toles Foundation and Unique Sports Management, Inc., as we share the value and vision of the opportunities higher education provides. USMI's chairman, Torrel Harris' shared focus on academic and athletic excellence has made this a full-circle moment for me," says Joseph Toles of the Joseph Toles Foundation.
What: Unique Sports Management International Celebrates 34 years with College Scholarship Fundraiser Gala
When: Thursday September 29th, 2022
Time: 7pm
Where: Fox Hollow Country Club 7725 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, NY 11797
Media may request pre-event and on site coverage by emailing [email protected].
About Unique Sports Management International:
Founded by Torrel Harris Sr., Unique Sports Management International has been in operation for over 34 years making a statement in fashion, manufacturing, professional athlete representation, marketing, and community service. The organization is recognized for its work with professional athletes, building skills off and on the court while mindful and giving to those less fortunate. To learn more visit http://www.uniquesportsmanagement.com
About The Joseph Toles Foundation:
The Joseph Toles Foundation strives for equity and accessibility by providing opportunities and necessities to children from all walks of life, particularly those adversely affected by foster care. Every year, supporting the efforts of You Gotta Believe, we recognize resilient high school seniors with scholarship awards and other means of support towards reaching their educational goals. For more information visit http://www.JosephTolesFoundation.com.
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SOURCE USMI
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