TYSON GRIFFIN LAUNCHES FUNDRAISER FOR BOYS TOWN OF NEVADA
Sep 2, 2011 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Featherweight stand-out, Tyson
Griffin wants to bring awareness to troubled youth in the Las
Vegas area by creating a fundraising opportunity via a raffle for
two event and after party tickets surrounding his next fight on
October 29th at UFC 137 against Bart Palasewzki at the Mandalay Bay
Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a frequent mentor to the troubled youth serviced by the Boys Town of Nevada organization, Griffin wanted to do more and saw his fight this coming October as the perfect way to raise awareness and funding for a cause that is truly near to his heart. With a $25 value the raffle will be online via Griffin’s website, www.tysongriffin.com and boystown.org/Nevada and the lucky winner will receive two tickets to Griffin’s fight and entry for two into his much anticipated after party.
“I could have been in their shoes,” said Griffin. “I had a chance
to work with Boys Town a couple of times for the UFC and learning
about the kids down there and what their situations were, I could
relate. Growing up my parents got locked up and I was in foster
care for a little bit and I could really relate to those kids and
understand what they’re going through and what the situation is. I
was one of those kids back in the day and I just want to really
give back based on the situations I came from and help those kids
understand that it doesn’t really matter where you come from that
you can still come out on top.”
Marlies Mathews, Program Operations Manager at The Boys Town Nevada has been with the organization for almost 11 years and sees value in the assistance from Tyson Griffin and the mixed martial arts community.
Tom Call, manager of Tyson Griffin and owner of Impact Fight Management feels that Griffin will set a new standard for fighters with the ones in the Impact stable leading the path.
“It’s not just about entertaining the fans, we have to be proactive in showcasing the true character of our clients and I applaud Tyson for stepping up and setting a new MMA standard. Expect more Impact fighters to follow the same course.”
Scott Claxon, President of Stars MMA, Griffin’s theatrical and modeling agent agrees.
“What is needed is the constant understanding that these fighters are artists and feel deeply for humanity. Tyson’s unique approach translates this message to all.”v About Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin was born in the San Francisco Bay Area where he was the middle of 3 boys raised by a single mom. Although friends found themselves getting into trouble and heading down the wrong path Tyson managed to stay clear by playing sports after school and on the weekends. Tyson admits ‘The only reason I kept C’s in high school was so I could play sports the next season’.
Tyson Griffin continues to prove to be one of the best fighters in the UFC and the world. He has positioned himself as a contender in one of the deepest, most talent-laden division in all of MMA. Griffin has accomplished a lot in the sport of MMA and at 27 years old the future is very bright.
About Boys Town
Boys Town Nevada opened its doors in 1991, bringing an innovative approach to child and family care to those in need in the Las Vegas area. The site has five Treatment Family Homes, where boys and girls learn valuable skills that give them a foundation for a brighter future. The site’s Integrated Continuum of Care also offers In-Home Family Services, and Community Support Services. The latter level of care includes Common Sense Parenting® classes and the Boys Town Behavioral Network, an internal team of program professionals who provide individualized treatment recommendations for children referred to Boys Town Nevada. These services and programs touch the lives of 20,000 children and families in Nevada each year. Boys Town Nevada is headquartered in Las Vegas.
As a frequent mentor to the troubled youth serviced by the Boys Town of Nevada organization, Griffin wanted to do more and saw his fight this coming October as the perfect way to raise awareness and funding for a cause that is truly near to his heart. With a $25 value the raffle will be online via Griffin’s website, www.tysongriffin.com and boystown.org/Nevada and the lucky winner will receive two tickets to Griffin’s fight and entry for two into his much anticipated after party.
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Marlies Mathews, Program Operations Manager at The Boys Town Nevada has been with the organization for almost 11 years and sees value in the assistance from Tyson Griffin and the mixed martial arts community.
“The best thing about working with fighters like Tyson is that most
of them have come from backgrounds similar to our kids,” said
Mathews. “Our kids tend to be in situations where they have lost
all hope. They believe that they won’t amount to anything, that
their future is very grim, and they have nothing to look forward
to. When these fighters come they talk about the obstacles they had
to overcome to be successful. They encourage the kids to work hard,
set goals and the importance of school. These kids can really
relate to these fighters because these fighters come from similar
backgrounds and they begin to think, ‘look what I can do, look at
the potential that I really do have.’
Tom Call, manager of Tyson Griffin and owner of Impact Fight Management feels that Griffin will set a new standard for fighters with the ones in the Impact stable leading the path.
“It’s not just about entertaining the fans, we have to be proactive in showcasing the true character of our clients and I applaud Tyson for stepping up and setting a new MMA standard. Expect more Impact fighters to follow the same course.”
Scott Claxon, President of Stars MMA, Griffin’s theatrical and modeling agent agrees.
“What is needed is the constant understanding that these fighters are artists and feel deeply for humanity. Tyson’s unique approach translates this message to all.”v About Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin was born in the San Francisco Bay Area where he was the middle of 3 boys raised by a single mom. Although friends found themselves getting into trouble and heading down the wrong path Tyson managed to stay clear by playing sports after school and on the weekends. Tyson admits ‘The only reason I kept C’s in high school was so I could play sports the next season’.
Tyson Griffin continues to prove to be one of the best fighters in the UFC and the world. He has positioned himself as a contender in one of the deepest, most talent-laden division in all of MMA. Griffin has accomplished a lot in the sport of MMA and at 27 years old the future is very bright.
About Boys Town
Boys Town Nevada opened its doors in 1991, bringing an innovative approach to child and family care to those in need in the Las Vegas area. The site has five Treatment Family Homes, where boys and girls learn valuable skills that give them a foundation for a brighter future. The site’s Integrated Continuum of Care also offers In-Home Family Services, and Community Support Services. The latter level of care includes Common Sense Parenting® classes and the Boys Town Behavioral Network, an internal team of program professionals who provide individualized treatment recommendations for children referred to Boys Town Nevada. These services and programs touch the lives of 20,000 children and families in Nevada each year. Boys Town Nevada is headquartered in Las Vegas.
