Every Kid Counts, Inc is a non-profit 501 ( c ) 3, Public Children’s Charity Founded March 24, 1994
Our Mission: Bring hearts together to provide programs to help today's youth become tomorrow's leaders through educational, athletic and philanthropic programs.
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Dear Visitor #
Welcome to our site! "Helping Today’s Youth become Tomorrow’s Leaders" through educational, athletic and philanthropic programs for all youth is our mission. By partnering with schools, community's and other community based organizations, EKC encourages cooperative thinking and participation to help further these goals. We truly believe that it is important for an entire community to come together in support of one another and more importantly, for the betterment of our youth. By fostering these ideals we can collectively and synergistically create a brighter future for all.
Over the span of 14 plus years and through the support of literally hundreds of good hearted people, we have managed to make a big difference in the lives of tens of thousands of kids from all walks of life. We hope after your visit of our site you too will choose join in on our adventure of making a big difference and see the results from our efforts.
Yours for the Kids,
Rob Perelka - EKC President & Co-Founder
EKC SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
VERVE ( The vitamin fortified great tasting energy drink) Announces its Title Sponsorship Support for this years 3rd Annual Eddie Keller Memorial Golf Tournament September 12th at Sanctuary Golf Resort, benefiting EKC and the Phoenix Children's Hospital
Golf Registration Form in PDF Format:
VERVE EK3 Memorial Golf Tournament 2008
EKC SPECIAL RECOGNITION!!
EKC extends it deepest appreciation to Phoenix Ironman Klas Kuntze who Cycled, Swam and Ran his way in 12 Hours, 55 minutes and 58 seconds at the August 2, 2008 "Vineman Ironman Race" in Sonoma County and helped raise over $1,700.00 for EKC programs through pledges from his time training through the actual event.
Here is a true champion for the Kids. Thank You Klas!
Other Upcoming Events
September 12th - VERVE Presents the 3rd Annual Eddie Keller Memorial Golf Tournament at The Sanctuary Golf Resort
October 19th - The Michael J Arias Champions Bowl A Thon
Mid November 15th Annual EKC Celebrity Golf Tournament
(More information to Come)
Recent Events - Programs
EKC introduces a new partnership with National Athlete to assist students athletes who participate in various High School sports programs an effective and cost efficient opportunity to gain recognition with the college sports programs around the country. This partnership was develop as part of EKC Athletics Assistance Program and is dedicated to assist student athletes with the opportunity to achieve their College objectives.
Recent Events - Programs
A special Thanks to:
For their Title Sponsorship for this year's End of Spring EKC Golf Tournament held June 13th at the Phoenician Golf Resort helps raise nearly $11,000.00 for EKC Programs.
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For all of 2008, Matthew Owens and Scott Harkey of Owens Harkey & Associates, have been supporting the efforts of our charitable projects, programs and fundraisers by donating their talents to make sure the information gets out to the public. Thank you for your professionalism, support and for going the extra mile in short notice. EKC is proud to have Owens Harkey and associates as our official public relations and marketing company. We highly recommend their services Visit them at www.owensharkey.com .
How you can help make a difference
- Become a Volunteer for a specific program that interests you.
- Help out with a Fun - raising event.
- Make a secured donation online: Now Available
- Join Every Kid Counts Water Club/Retail Program.
- If you are making contributions through the Valley of the Sun United Way, you can designate a portion if not all of your donation through the Donors Choice Program by writing in: Every Kid Counts #0838. Join the team that's making a big difference.
- You can now make a secured tax-deductible donation online by clicking below:
Note: EKC is not an agency of the United Way, however we are registered as a designated charity.
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EKC Current Programs
Every Kid Counts presents $5000.00 check to the Children's Cancer Center at the Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation at its annual Christmas Party on December 9, 2007. Proceeds were raised from the sell of the EKC/PCH Water Bottles, the Michael J Arias Bowl-a-thon and the Eddie Keller Memorial Golf Tournament through the Michael J. Arias Champions Program.
The presentation was made by the Arias Family, EKC President Rob Perelka and Jeff Goe, EKC's Vice President to Renee Hunt of the Phoenix Children's Hospital on Wednesday October 6th, the day marking the 5th anniversary of the passing of our big inspiration, Michael.
Every Kid Counts is proud of our Youth Basketball League:
Building Character Through
TEAMWORK – SPORTSMANSHIP– INTEGRITY
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EKC Special Interest
A Tribute to Jack Nagle
A Tribute to Jerry McFadden
EKC Fun - Raising Events
Several Special Events to benefit EKC
Corporate Picnics and Events is gearing up for several spring projects that will benefit several youth programs in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
An Award to be Proud of:
"The George Washington Award"
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Highest National Honor Presented to EKC Founder and President Rob Perelka on November 18, 2000
Contact Information
For more information regarding our programs or to contribute to our efforts, please contact our corporate office:
- Telephone
- (480) 248-6753
- FAX
- (480) 306-4354
- Postal address
- 8220 E. Appaloosa Trail
- Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
- Electronic mail
- General Information: everykidcounts1994@msn.com