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Welcome to the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation!
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What the Harlem Legends do:
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The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation is committed to helping to provide positive and educational activities for
communities and organizations around the globe. The organization was founded by legend Michael Douglas,
a former Harlem Globetrotter and the Harlem Legends basketball team.
The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation brings together motivational speakers, NBA stars, Harlem Legends members, and entertainers
to raise money for non-profit organizations, enrich communities across the nation and teach youth how to succeed in the game of life.
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Celebrity Basketball Games |
The Harlem Legends travel around the globe
assisting other organizations and teams in
their fundraising needs via our Celebrity
Basketball Challenge. We are available
for Your Organization -vs- The
Harlem Legends.
The Celebrity Basketball Game is an
entertaining community event that
will help the local organizations raise money to provide
positive activities to the youth throughout the year. The
organizations involved recognize that youth need positive,
structured activities and that communities are eager
to create those activities. Fees for the Celebrity
Basketball Game are based on the seating capacity of
the venue.
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Motivational Forums |
Our professional athletes, entertainers and
community leaders appear as motivational
speakers at schools, churches and youth
organizations. We offer some exciting programs
including: "An Evening of Sports
History with Former Harlem Globetrotters"
and "Making the Grade: How to Obtain a
College Scholarship for Your Extra
Curricular Activities". We also provide services
to companies and organizations (i.e. autograph signing
and appearances) at promotional events (i.e. grand
openings, store promotions and commercials).
The Motivational Forum is an intriguing experience that
enlightens and uplifts participants of all ages and backgrounds.
A member of the Motivational Forum is available
to speak to any size audience. Topics discussed include:a
history of the Harlem Globetrotters (a great event for
Black History Month - video optional), how to succeed in
the game of life (shoot down discouragement, rebound
from poor self-esteem, handle peer pressure, and keep
family values above the rim), and how to obtain an
athletic scholarship.
The Harlem Legends speak about the need for individuals to overcome
obstacles in their lives and maintain a positive attitude
regardless of their personal challenges. The speakers are
open to share their personal stories of struggle and
success, both on and off the court. The speakers are
ideal motivators in various group settings: churches,
schools, community organizations, and companies. In
addition, speakers are great for various events: Red
Ribbon Week, Awards Banquets, Black History Month,
Team-Building Seminars, Wellness Weeks, and more!
Structure of Appearance:
- Introductions
- Motivational Presentation
- Question and Answer Session
- Autograph and Photo Session
- Demonstration of Basketball Skills
- Dress in Sports Uniform
- Photo Display
- Video - "History of the Harlem Globetrotters" (optional)
- Trivia contest based on Video
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The Corporate World |
We help companies and organizations promote their
products and services by
appearing at promotional events
such as grand openings, in-store
promotions and commercials.
The Harlem Legend(s) will dazzle your
crowd with their basketball
magic, take pictures, sign autographs, hug babies and
help you make your special event and overwhelming
success.
In addition, this unique form of entertainment will allow
participants and customers a golden opportunity to meet
and greet a true Legend. We'll do all the work; you'll get
all the credit. Our mission is to team up and make a difference.
Structure of Appearance:
- Introductions
- Motivational Presentation
- Question and Answer Session
- Autograph and Photo Session
- Demonstration of Basketball Skills
- Dress in Sports Uniform
- Photo Display
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The Globeshotter: Festival Event |
The Globeshotter is an excellent attraction at
festivals and expos. This is a unique event that
enhances festivals by allowing participants an
opportunity to meet and greet former members
of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Additionally, the participants have an opportunity to win
autographed basketballs, sports plaques, t-shirts, hats
and other merchandise by trying "2 Shots for $2". We provide our
portable basketball goal.
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Evening of Sports History: Featuring a Legendary Harlem Globetrotter |
The evening (morning or afternoon is
fine too!) consists of a one hour video
about the World Famous Harlem
Globetrotters, a trivia contest based
on the video (the format is similar to
the popular television program), a
motivational message, and
question/answer period. The entire event is hosted by a
Harlem Legend!
The event is an educational and fun activity for all ages.
Prizes will be given to audience members with the correct
answers during the trivia segment. This unique form
of entertainment will allow participants a golden opportunity
to meet and greet a Harlem Legend - a former
member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. The
Legend is available to sign autographs and dazzle the
crowd with basketball magic!
We also offer the program to feature the "History of the
NFL: with a Former NFL Athlete", "History of the NBA:
with a Former NBA Athlete" and "The Olympics: with a
Former Olympian".
Structure of Appearance:
- 2-hour Presentation (approximately)
- Introductions
- Motivational Presentation
- Question and Answer Session
- Autograph and Photo Session
- Demonstration of Basketball Skills
- Dress in Sports Uniform
- Photo Display
- Video - "History of the Harlem Globetrotters"
- Trivia contest based on Video
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Contact the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation today for information on how to schedule one
of the fundraising events we offer.
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