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The Orange County Register — Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation teams with OC’s Inside the Outdoors
Orange County school children will be doing a little more outdoor exploring and learning thanks to a boost from Laker legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Officials announced a collaboration between Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation and the Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors during a program at Edison Elementary School in Anaheim. The OCDE program provides environmental…
Read MoreUCLA Newsroom — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives Los Angeles kids the chance to make ‘a shot that can’t be blocked’
UCLA and NBA legend’s Skyhook Foundation and Adidas give UCLA Community School students new gear In the annals of professional basketball, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has made his mark as a champion at his alma mater, UCLA, and in the NBA. On Nov. 17, he further cemented his legendary vision off the court on a visit to…
Read MoreLAUSD — Lace Up to Give Kids a Shot that Can’t Be Blocked! The Skyhook Foundation, Los Angeles Unified, and UCLA Partner to provide 1,000 LAUSD Students with Shoes and Backpacks
Quick look Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation will donate 1,000 pairs of Adidas shoes and backpacks to 4th, 5th and 6th graders attending Los Angeles Unified schools, all of whom are eligible to participate in the outdoor experiential STEAM program at Camp Skyhook in the Angeles National Forest. The in-person distribution event will take place on…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar commits to improving health care within marginalized communities
Bruins and Lakers legend joins the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Board of Advisors. May 17, 2023 By Leo Smith It’s impossible to consider the history of UCLA without dedicating time to the contributions of NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From starring on the three-time NCAA champion Bruins Men’s Basketball team under coach John…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to Celebrate a 10-year Partnership between Los Angeles Unified and the Skyhook Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to Celebrate a 10-year Partnership between Los Angeles Unified and the Skyhook Foundation WHAT: Los Angeles Unified and the Skyhook Foundation celebrates a 10-year partnership in support of STEM and environmental and outdoor education. A check presentation of $100,000 by the…
Read MoreNBA unveils Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for annual Social Justice Champion award
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chosen as 2021 Commencement Speaker for Washington University in St. Louis
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will deliver Washington University’s 160th Commencement address in May at a small, in-person ceremony with guidance and approval from St. Louis regional health authorities. The university will award him an honorary doctor of humanities degree. “Abdul-Jabbar’s address to the Class of 2021, which will be video recorded in advance to accommodate the multiple…
Read MoreTo Ditch the Screen, Los Angeles Schoolchildren Escape to the Great Outdoors for In-Person Science
It’s an experience most children have not had in a year. Eleven sets of eager eyes are fixed on the teacher who holds court in the center of the circle, storybook in hand and props at the ready. Each child has a ziplock bag packed with supplies: duct tape, plasticine, pipe cleaners, scissors, string…
Read MoreCNBC Halftime Report: Skyhook Foundation Gives Kids a Shot that Can’t Be Blocked
HALFTIME REPORT Skyhook Foundation gives kids a shot that can’t be blocked CNBC’s “Halftime Report” team discusses how the Skyhook Foundation gives kids a shot that can’t be blocked with NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Anthony Chan of Skyhook.
Read MoreA COVID-19 Story in Three Acts: The Origin of the LAUSD-Skyhook Eco-Vans
Dear Friends, Amidst the tragedy and uncertainty of the past year, we are thankful for all the amazing individuals in our sphere who are coming up with creative new approaches for engaging students in safe, in-person outdoor learning. This week, we are sharing an article written by Gerardo (Gerry) Salazar, administrator for the Office of Outdoor &…
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