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15,000 Backpacks for Distribution at Amway Center Back-to-School Bash

From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012, the Amway Center will be the host location for as many as 15,000 people attending the 2012 Hope Now International Back-to-School Bash.

All services and school supplies for Central Florida families and students returning to school are free. This year 15,000 backpacks, 1,000 immunizations, 400 dental screenings, 1,000 haircuts, 500 health screenings and much more will be available.

Students must be registered in order to get immunizations. Parents or guardians, please go to www.hopenowinternational.org and click on the Immunizations tab to sign up. All other health screenings are on a first-come, first-serve basis as well as the availability of backpacks and supplies.

This year a Red Carpet Teachers Lounge will welcome 300 educators from across Central Florida who will receive supplies, massages, coupons, a day of pampering, and goody bags from sponsors Magic 107.7 and WFTV 9 Family Connection, WRDQ 27 Community Connection, and A+ Tutor U.

Other major sponsors include Walmart, Sam’s Club, Pepsico, Florida Hospital, Backpack Gear, Inc, and Full Sail University.

On stage performing you’ll see Viktory, an up and coming 2012 Stellar Award Nominated Christian Rap minister with powerful music, and a powerful message. He’s a husband, father, business man, and ordained minister. Also, Positive Flow with Brian White and his sidekick Busta St. James will charm the audience with funny antics and covers of hit songs. Zumba demonstrations will take place to keep the crowd moving.

Vendors will blanket the floor of the Amway Center offering school information from Orange County Public Schools, public services information, health care, and much, much more.

Go to www.hopenowinternational.org for more on the 2012 Hope Now International Back-to-School Bash, bringing peace to the lives of many.

 

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