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Future Hall of Fame boxer, “Winky” Wright, and Las Vegas’ premiere childcare provider, Little Annie’s, team up with the National Fatherhood Initiative for the “Get Wright” Block Party on April 30th.
Little Annie’s executives and Wright organized the event to encourage the youth to “Get Wright” or realize their potential. Wright will personally share his encouraging journey in the boxing world in hopes of inspiring the children to achieve their goals.
The event will also serve a call to action for absentee fathers to “Get Wright” by assuming their responsibilities. Little Annie’s provides services for many children of single-mothers, however, the presence of fathers is lacking.
Wright says, “I think Little Annie’s is doing a great job in the community and with these children. We want them to have a good time at the party but our goal is to help the kids see their greatness despite their circumstance. It hurts to see them suffer with no fathers guiding them. This event isn’t to pass judgment but to show the impact these men can have just from being in their child’s lives.”
Additionally, single-fathers will be honored at the event to highlight their hard work and help serve as positive examples of paternal impact.
“It’s all relative for these kids” says Little Annie’s Director, Francis Thompson. “There are many women doing their best alone, yet, a father’s role cannot be filled by them. The absence of the father plays into the children’s self esteem and self worth. I’m glad we’ve found a fun way to speak to the youth and further the “duty” dialogue among the men.”
“Fathers play a unique and irreplaceable role in their children’s lives,” said Roland C. Warren, president of National Fatherhood Initiative. “With 24 million children growing up in father-absent homes today, Little Annie’s and Winky Wright are to be applauded for their efforts to inspire their community to help men become involved, responsible, and committed fathers.”
The National Fatherhood Initiative will provide resources and information at the event for those who are actively seeking ways to rebuild their father-child relationship.
The event is open to the public and will be held from 4pm – 6pm at Little Annie’s, 1720 West Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV.
