Garden of Dreams
@gardenofdreams
The Garden of Dreams Foundation works with MSG Entertainment and MSG Sports to bring life-changing opportunities to young people in need.
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http://gardenofdreamsfoundation.org 23-10-2012 17:40:00
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It's officially the best time of year! Save the date for the #GDFTalentShow2024 - #DreamsToReality - on May 2nd at @radiocity! Request your free tickets and learn more about the performers at gardenofdreamsfdtn.org/talentshow2024/ π€π
Last week, students in our #MSGClassroom mentorship program learned the ins and outs of the MSG Networks news truck! The interactive tour capped off with a student interviewing NEW YORK KNICKS legend #JohnStarks before all caught the #Knicks game from a catered suite! π₯ π
This weekend, we got to fulfill the wish of Claire from Make-A-Wish HV! Claire, a huge Nicki Minaj fan, got special access into the VIP 'Gag City' Lounge, was gifted with Nicki Minaj merch and perfume, and got to enjoy the incredible show with her family from a catered suite!
On Monday, young person Idris was awarded the first-ever Willis Reed GDF Inspire Scholarship on court at NEW YORK KNICKS #HBCUNight ! It supports Idris's HBCU education and was presented by Chase, Assemblywoman #TaylorDarling , Willis Reed's wife #Gale , and #NYK legend #ClydeFrazier .
We recently celebrated the opening of 3 new pantries with partner New York Edge! The office of #CouncilMember Kevin C. Riley, NEW YORK KNICKS alum #JohnStarks & x - New York Rangers alum #BrianMullen , & our young people (including #GDF ambassador & emcee Rachel) made it a special ribbon-cutting!
Last week, we celebrated #WomensEmpowermentNight with the x - New York Rangers! Young women from our #LearnToPlay program came to the arena to hear from female MSG executives, make empowerment bracelets with #NYR coaches' wives, and enjoy the game from a catered lounge! ππ
Last Friday, we celebrated #WomensEmpowerment & kicked off the start of our #elevateHER Mentorship Program at the NEW YORK KNICKS game with pregame bracelet-making, #NYK -themed nail art, and a fireside chat with a group of incredible women including current #Knicks players' wives. π
Last week, we held our first full cast rehearsal for #GDFTalentShow2024 , Dreams to Reality! We are so excited about all the talent and can't wait to continue working with our new performers to get them ready to shine on the Great Stage of Radio City! π ποΈ π― πΈ π
Today and every day, we celebrate all women who inspire, uplift, and help create a better world for us all π #HappyInternationalWomensDay
Today, on the final day of #BlackHistoryMonth , we are spotlighting Ibrahima from Harlem Dowling as he shares the figure from Black History that inspires him the most. We look forward to continuing to cultivate the dreams of young people like Ibrahima all year long! π
Earlier this month, 10-year-old Nash's dreams came true when he had his wish granted at the x - New York Rangers game! Nash got to celebrate by participating as a bench buddy, meeting his favorite current players and alumni, and enjoying the game from a catered (& decked out) suite!
This week, we are spotlighting Amelie from Harlem Dowling as she shares a famous historical figure who inspires her during #BlackHistoryMonth π
Check out a recap of our amazing #GDFTalentShow2024 Auditions! We can't wait to dive into Talent Show season with all of our incredibly talented new performers! π― ποΈ πΈ π₯ π€© β¨
Next up in our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series is Kemely from Harlem Dowling! Check out which famous figure inspires her! β¨
Last week, we celebrated Black History Month at the x - New York Rangers game! Young people from GDF partner Children's Village got an exclusive tour of the arena and enjoyed shadow opportunities with MSG's Black Employee Resource group before enjoying the game from a catered lounge!
Last Friday, #MSGSports hosted its annual Youth Thought Leadership Symposium at the SchomburgCenter. GDF youth participated in a panel discussion & tour of the space π thanks to the NEW YORK KNICKS, x - New York Rangers, Westchester Knicks & MSG Networks for the opportunity! ππ #BlackHistoryMonth