Hollywood Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Appointed VP of Dignity Kids - A Charity Built on Martial Arts Fundamentals
Sep 14, 2013 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Scottsdale, AZ – Hollywood actor Ernie Reyes Jr.
recently took on a new and very rewarding role, one that enables
him to use his celebrity status to give back to the community,
educate young adults, and help lead the crusade against what has
become one of America’s most troubling epidemics - Bullying. Reyes
Jr. has been appointed Vice President of Dignity Kids Inc., a
charity dedicated to inspiring and empowering families, schools,
and the community to live healthy, active, bully-free lives through
the spirit of martial arts.
Ernie Reyes Jr., best known for his roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze, Surf Ninjas, ‘Zing’ in Rush Hour and his fight scene in the The Rundown with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, is looking forward to his new role at Dignity Kids Inc. According to Reyes Jr., he is honored to be involved with a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting the value of martial arts in youth development, as he credits his accomplishments both on and off the screen to the lessons he learned through martial arts training.
Ernie Reyes Jr. stated, “I’ve had the privilege of working with
many amazing producers and actors throughout my career and was
blessed to land my first leading role in a hit TV series
(Sidekicks) before the age of ten. I’ve starred in hit movies and
have even done stunt work for blockbusters such as Alice and
Wonderland and Avatar. I credit ALL of these accomplishments to the
fundamentals that I learned through martial arts. My role as VP and
spokesperson for Dignity Kids Inc. enables me to introduce these
fundamentals to thousands of young adults.”
Reyes Jr. went on to say, “This is without a doubt my most important role to date. Words cannot express how excited I am to be involved with an organization that uses martial arts to bring about positive change. At Dignity Kids Inc. we are dedicated to empowering families through the spirit of martial arts.”
Dignity mascots capture the attention of school-aged children while volunteer educators deliver a powerful message. During these interactive ‘hands on’ assemblies students learn how to defend themselves against physical bullying and how to be a ‘Hero in Action’ if they see that someone is being bullied. Students also learn effective psychological self-defense techniques to deter teasing, harassment and cyber bullying.
Dignity Kids Inc. currently has over 70 volunteer educators. Last year Dignity volunteers collectively taught more than 30,000 children in 18 school districts and awarded over $60,000 in scholarship money to deserving students. A strong supporter in youth development through martial arts, Dignity Kids Inc., has distributed over 1,200 martial arts uniforms and 13,000 martial arts lessons to date (all donated by Dignity Kids affiliates).
Additionally, Dignity Kids hosts family friendly fundraising events throughout the year, including a "Board-Break-A-Thon”, a “Kids Ninja Mud Run”. For more information on Dignity Kids or to make a donation, please visit www.Dignitykids.org. To get involved by becoming a volunteer educator or affiliate, please contact Ernie Reyes Jr. via email at [email protected].
About Dignity Kids Inc.: Dignity Kids Inc., founded in 2008 by Michelle Lee, was built on the valuable fundamentals learned through martial arts. The Arizona based Non-Profit is dedicated to inspiring and empowering families, schools, and communities to live healthy, active, bully-free lifestyles. Through school assemblies and classroom presentations, Dignity Kids educates students on the benefits of nutrition and fitness and the importance of bully prevention. “Heroes in Action” is the motto during bully prevention assemblies and mascots such as Kung Fu Panda, Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles capture the attention of school-aged children while instilling leadership values.
Dignity Kids currently has 72 volunteer educators that donate their time to local schools. In 2012 Dignity volunteers collectively taught more than 30,000 children in 18 school districts throughout Maricopa County, and awarded over $60,000 in scholarship money to deserving students. Dignity Kids is also a strong supporter of martial arts when it comes to youth development and has distributed over 1,200 martial arts uniforms and 13,000 martial arts lessons (all donated by Dignity Kids affiliates). Additionally, Dignity Kids hosts family friendly fundraising events throughout the year. For more information on Dignity Kids programs please visit www.Dignitykids.org.
Ernie Reyes Jr., best known for his roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze, Surf Ninjas, ‘Zing’ in Rush Hour and his fight scene in the The Rundown with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, is looking forward to his new role at Dignity Kids Inc. According to Reyes Jr., he is honored to be involved with a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting the value of martial arts in youth development, as he credits his accomplishments both on and off the screen to the lessons he learned through martial arts training.
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Reyes Jr. went on to say, “This is without a doubt my most important role to date. Words cannot express how excited I am to be involved with an organization that uses martial arts to bring about positive change. At Dignity Kids Inc. we are dedicated to empowering families through the spirit of martial arts.”
Through classroom presentations, school assemblies and martial arts
values Dignity volunteers promote the importance of health and
fitness and educate children on bully prevention. The Dignity Kids
“Heroes in Action” anti-bully assemblies are supported by costumed
mascots such as Kung Fu Panda, Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles.
Dignity mascots capture the attention of school-aged children while volunteer educators deliver a powerful message. During these interactive ‘hands on’ assemblies students learn how to defend themselves against physical bullying and how to be a ‘Hero in Action’ if they see that someone is being bullied. Students also learn effective psychological self-defense techniques to deter teasing, harassment and cyber bullying.
Dignity Kids Inc. currently has over 70 volunteer educators. Last year Dignity volunteers collectively taught more than 30,000 children in 18 school districts and awarded over $60,000 in scholarship money to deserving students. A strong supporter in youth development through martial arts, Dignity Kids Inc., has distributed over 1,200 martial arts uniforms and 13,000 martial arts lessons to date (all donated by Dignity Kids affiliates).
Additionally, Dignity Kids hosts family friendly fundraising events throughout the year, including a "Board-Break-A-Thon”, a “Kids Ninja Mud Run”. For more information on Dignity Kids or to make a donation, please visit www.Dignitykids.org. To get involved by becoming a volunteer educator or affiliate, please contact Ernie Reyes Jr. via email at [email protected].
About Dignity Kids Inc.: Dignity Kids Inc., founded in 2008 by Michelle Lee, was built on the valuable fundamentals learned through martial arts. The Arizona based Non-Profit is dedicated to inspiring and empowering families, schools, and communities to live healthy, active, bully-free lifestyles. Through school assemblies and classroom presentations, Dignity Kids educates students on the benefits of nutrition and fitness and the importance of bully prevention. “Heroes in Action” is the motto during bully prevention assemblies and mascots such as Kung Fu Panda, Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles capture the attention of school-aged children while instilling leadership values.
Dignity Kids currently has 72 volunteer educators that donate their time to local schools. In 2012 Dignity volunteers collectively taught more than 30,000 children in 18 school districts throughout Maricopa County, and awarded over $60,000 in scholarship money to deserving students. Dignity Kids is also a strong supporter of martial arts when it comes to youth development and has distributed over 1,200 martial arts uniforms and 13,000 martial arts lessons (all donated by Dignity Kids affiliates). Additionally, Dignity Kids hosts family friendly fundraising events throughout the year. For more information on Dignity Kids programs please visit www.Dignitykids.org.
