From Balloon Boys to blue-eyed crushes to character-defining acts of heroism, the 2010 America SCORES National Poetry SLAM! showcased just how brave and gifted our poet-athletes are. An audience of 300--made up of families, coaches, staff, and supporters--filled the New York Stock Exchange, making it a night the kids will never forget!
This year's National Poetry SLAM! was the most successful to date, raising $180,000, $55,000 more than last year and the most ever raised! All the funds from this year's SLAM! will go directly to supporting the America SCORES' mission of empowering children in cities all across America--on the soccer field, in the classroom, and in the community. In addition, we had the most parents, coaches, and families ever fly to New York, attend the event, and see their kids in action, which made for a room full of very proud spectators!
A full re-cap of the 2010 National Poetry SLAM! is coming soon. New photos, videos, and press clippings are coming in every day. Until then, we'll leave you with the current highlights.
Thank you for everything you have done to make an opportunity like this possible for our poet-athletes across the country!
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