Thank you to our talented volunteer Erik Schwan for designing the awesome tour poster!
Please join us at one of the many upcoming Hip-Hop fundraisers for Tiny Toones!
Seven of the Tiny Toones' peer mentors (age 16-23), who were former
street kids that have grown into the big brothers and big sisters of
the program, will be performing live at each event!
Events will feature a photo gallery, taken by award-winning
photographer Stuart Isett in December 2008, following the vibrant
story of the life of Tuy Sobil, a.k.a. ‘KK.” The founder of Tiny
Toones will video stream live via Skype for the audience to ask questions.
KK is a Cambodian refugee from Pol Pot’s killing fields who grew
up on the streets of Long Beach, California in the 1980’s, amongst its
gangs, drugs, and crime. KK was deported back to Cambodia in 2004, a
country he barely knew and with a language he could barely speak.
Learn how one remarkable individual has overcome all odds and brought
Hip-Hop culture to thousands of children in Cambodia, giving them hope
for a better future.
The students of Tiny Toones struggle daily, coming from broken
families and living in the urban poverty of Phnom Penh. Through
Hip-Hop music, breakdancing, and education, the Tiny Toones center is
an oasis for many of these street kids, keeping them away from the
problems of gangs, drugs and sexual exploitation. Tiny Toones provides
the children of Cambodia with a place to dance, room to study, strong
role models to follow, and a reason to believe in a better tomorrow.
Gear, photos, artwork, and music album by the kids and supporters of
the program will all on sale. All proceeds go towards helping the
youth build their dreams!
For general inqueries about the Tiny Toones U.S. tour, or the non-profit organization contact:
Dara Chan
Director of Tiny Toones International Support
Cell: 901-230-4166
Email: daravchan(AT)gmail.com
If Tiny Toones is visiting your area, and you would like to make a request, then click on your city's page below and contact that area's tour coordinator:
Madison April 14-20
New York April 21-24
Philadelphia April 25-28
Seattle April 29-May 1
Los Angeles May 2-5
Organization info: www.tinytoonescambodia.com
News Article in the New York Times: Article
Photos by Stuart Isett: Link
YouTube promotional link: Link
Tiny Toones Music on myspace: MySpace
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