Miles 4 Sons - Bike-a-Thon
Doação protegida
The Miles4Sons Bike-a-thon is a fundraising event for the support and expansion of Fight4Life programs. Contributions will expand our Film & Arts, Entrepreneurship, S.T.E.M. and TaiChi programs.
Our Goal is to raise $100,000 by September 19, 2020. Funds will be used to establish and maintain a culturally specific curriculum. Our programs incorporate hands-on group and individual learning experiences which provide young men of color with skillsets that prepare them for their future.
Every story has a beginning. The Miles 4 Sons Bike-a-Thon begins at the origin point, Pasadena, CA., where Brother Qaadir Muhammad’s life journey also begins. This is a powerful story, filled with struggle and triumph, and is still being written. In this chapter of his life, he returns to launch a fundraising event which will impact the lives of disenfranchised youth. Each leg of this bike-a-thon represents a different obstacle that Qaadir faced and overcame which led him to his life’s purpose:
Fight 4 Life No Excuses.
This our fifth year providing this year-round program teaches and prepares young men for manhood. The program offers self-defense training, health and fitness awareness, basic mechanics, financial literacy (including stocks and investments), math and reading tutoring, S.T.E.M. focused curriculum and cultural expression and other current essential social topics.
As our program evolves, so does our curriculum. In order to meet the ever-changing challenges of the 21st century.
In 2019, we incorporated a S.T.E.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) component into our manhood training program. This S.T.E.M. curriculum gave young men, between the ages of 12–16, hands-on exposure to Basic Electricity, Circuit Boards, Mathematics and Drone Technology. The S.T.E.M. program culminated with a trip to Tucson's BioSphere 2 Science Center.
Funds raised as a part of the Miles4Sons Bike-A-Thon will go directly to purchasing the needed S.T.E.M. program materials. This includes the more advanced components like tablets and drones and materials for the newly created Junior S.T.E.M. program for ages 8-11 years old. Resources will also be applied to field trips, transportation and travel expenses..
Programs & Resources Needed
S.T.E.M. Program: Our mentees will receive fun, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.), with a particular focus on robotics.
Resources Needed: Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets (for 3D modeling, research, and programming), LEGOs, Magna-tiles, KNEX, Keva planks, Zoob, and wooden blocks, 3D printer, Sphero Sprk+, Bee-Bot, model rocket kits, snap-on electronic circuit sets, Hubsan X4 Cam Plus mini drones with 720PHD camera with spar batteries and propellers, solar car assembly kits, and 9 Volt DC powered car kits.
Film & Arts Program: Our mentees will be trained on the use of professional film equipment and software which are ideal for modern filmmaking. Mentees will be tasked with producing a short documentary by the end of the program.
Resources Needed: Video camera, lens, tripod, camera rig, lighting gear, microphone kit, portable digital audio recorder, headphones, file storage devices, laptops and video editing software.
Entrepreneurship Program: Our mentees gain hands on experience training with screen printing and shirt design. Mentees will be trained to use design software, create logos, how to establish a brand, how to market, pricing and sales techniques.
Resources Needed: Emulsion screens, washout station, press machine, squeegees, flash cure unit and conveyor dryer.
TaiChi Program: Our mentees will learn meditation, Kemetic yoga, breath control, self-defense, forms and a variety of martial arts such as Silat, Kuntao, Hungar and more. This program will build the confidence, perseverance, self-awareness and skills they’ll need to not only succeed in a dojo but in every day life. Our mentees receive the tools they need to handle life in addition to emergency situations like kidnapping, de-escalating conflict, and protecting themselves.
Resources Needed: Yoga Mats, breaking boards, uniforms, training staves, sparring protective gear and training dummies.
Online Tutoring/Education Program: Our goal is to expand our mentoring beyond our local community by providing online tutoring while assisting our students to practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning. We will use trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons which cover math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history & AP.
Resources Needed: 50 iPads
Financial Literacy Program: Our mentees will learn skillsets and knowledge that allows them to make informed and effective decisions with all of their financial resources. Understanding basic financial concepts allows them to know how to navigate in the financial system. We wish to extend this program to the parents and family members of our mentees.
We Appreciate You for Your Support!
Our Goal is to raise $100,000 by September 19, 2020. Funds will be used to establish and maintain a culturally specific curriculum. Our programs incorporate hands-on group and individual learning experiences which provide young men of color with skillsets that prepare them for their future.
Every story has a beginning. The Miles 4 Sons Bike-a-Thon begins at the origin point, Pasadena, CA., where Brother Qaadir Muhammad’s life journey also begins. This is a powerful story, filled with struggle and triumph, and is still being written. In this chapter of his life, he returns to launch a fundraising event which will impact the lives of disenfranchised youth. Each leg of this bike-a-thon represents a different obstacle that Qaadir faced and overcame which led him to his life’s purpose:
Fight 4 Life No Excuses.
This our fifth year providing this year-round program teaches and prepares young men for manhood. The program offers self-defense training, health and fitness awareness, basic mechanics, financial literacy (including stocks and investments), math and reading tutoring, S.T.E.M. focused curriculum and cultural expression and other current essential social topics.
As our program evolves, so does our curriculum. In order to meet the ever-changing challenges of the 21st century.
In 2019, we incorporated a S.T.E.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) component into our manhood training program. This S.T.E.M. curriculum gave young men, between the ages of 12–16, hands-on exposure to Basic Electricity, Circuit Boards, Mathematics and Drone Technology. The S.T.E.M. program culminated with a trip to Tucson's BioSphere 2 Science Center.
Funds raised as a part of the Miles4Sons Bike-A-Thon will go directly to purchasing the needed S.T.E.M. program materials. This includes the more advanced components like tablets and drones and materials for the newly created Junior S.T.E.M. program for ages 8-11 years old. Resources will also be applied to field trips, transportation and travel expenses..
Programs & Resources Needed
S.T.E.M. Program: Our mentees will receive fun, hands-on activities about science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.), with a particular focus on robotics.
Resources Needed: Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets (for 3D modeling, research, and programming), LEGOs, Magna-tiles, KNEX, Keva planks, Zoob, and wooden blocks, 3D printer, Sphero Sprk+, Bee-Bot, model rocket kits, snap-on electronic circuit sets, Hubsan X4 Cam Plus mini drones with 720PHD camera with spar batteries and propellers, solar car assembly kits, and 9 Volt DC powered car kits.
Film & Arts Program: Our mentees will be trained on the use of professional film equipment and software which are ideal for modern filmmaking. Mentees will be tasked with producing a short documentary by the end of the program.
Resources Needed: Video camera, lens, tripod, camera rig, lighting gear, microphone kit, portable digital audio recorder, headphones, file storage devices, laptops and video editing software.
Entrepreneurship Program: Our mentees gain hands on experience training with screen printing and shirt design. Mentees will be trained to use design software, create logos, how to establish a brand, how to market, pricing and sales techniques.
Resources Needed: Emulsion screens, washout station, press machine, squeegees, flash cure unit and conveyor dryer.
TaiChi Program: Our mentees will learn meditation, Kemetic yoga, breath control, self-defense, forms and a variety of martial arts such as Silat, Kuntao, Hungar and more. This program will build the confidence, perseverance, self-awareness and skills they’ll need to not only succeed in a dojo but in every day life. Our mentees receive the tools they need to handle life in addition to emergency situations like kidnapping, de-escalating conflict, and protecting themselves.
Resources Needed: Yoga Mats, breaking boards, uniforms, training staves, sparring protective gear and training dummies.
Online Tutoring/Education Program: Our goal is to expand our mentoring beyond our local community by providing online tutoring while assisting our students to practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning. We will use trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons which cover math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history & AP.
Resources Needed: 50 iPads
Financial Literacy Program: Our mentees will learn skillsets and knowledge that allows them to make informed and effective decisions with all of their financial resources. Understanding basic financial concepts allows them to know how to navigate in the financial system. We wish to extend this program to the parents and family members of our mentees.
We Appreciate You for Your Support!
Organizador e beneficiário
James Sesay
Organizador
Phoenix, AZ
Qaadir Muhammad
Beneficiário