Please share this video! And stop by our Basketball Tourney at the end of March! (scroll down....)

Stop by to see CAAEL kids in action! And spread the word!

CAAEL's 36th ANNUAL

STATE INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL

TOURNAMENT AND ART FAIR FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH

 

 Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (free admission)

Forest View Education Center

2121 South Goebbert Road

Arlington Heights, Illinois

· 5 DIVISIONS · 6 COURTS · 72 GAMES ·

 · OVER 30 TEAMS ·

 · MORE THAN 400 STUDENT/ATHLETES ·

 THIS IS THE LARGEST SINGLE EVENT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

DONATIONS FOR THE CONCESSION STAND WELCOMED AND MUCH  APPRECIATED! VOLUNTEERS are needed for the score tables and security. 

  

 Throughout tournament weekend we have to remind ourselves that these are the area's most troubled youth.  Because what we see year after year are incredibly positive attitudes and socially appropriate behaviors.  Young people caring about the sportsmanship ribbons presented after each game.  Sunday awards ceremonies where the loudest cheering and the biggest smiles occur when the Sportsmanship Trophy winners are announced.

CAAEL wants to introduce you to our student participants and partner Alternative Education programs.  We want the public to know there are effective, proven ways to reach our most vulnerable and troubled youth, so that more young people and their communities will learn about and benefit from our services.  

Join our team of parents, friends, educators, and High-Risk, highly motivated young men and women as we celebrate positive, healthy alternatives.

Contact Sarah (Martin) Lorenzi at sarahtmartin@yahoo.com  or John J. Martin at (708) 771-2042 for more information.  

Thanks for coming out to our Band-a-Thon!

Thanks to everyone who came out!  We had a great time!  I'll post more Band-a-Thon pics soon....hope to see some of you at our 36th Annual State Basketball Tournament on March 22nd & 23rd!  (scroll down for info.)   -Sarah

Band-a-Thon THIS SUNDAY!!!

I think we have more raffle and silent auction prizes than the number of people Doc Ryan's can hold on Sunday for our CAAEL Band-a-Thon!

Just to name a few... Sox Scout Tickets, Leon Spinks signed boxing glove, Ray Lewis Official Jersey, United Club Bears Tickets, framed MINT Beatles albums, authenticated Delta center floor from MJ's last game, hand painted furniture signed by Coach Quenneville and Jim Thome, Cubs tickets, TONS of restaurant certificates, Foursome golf packages, autographed Bears picture, Shamrock Blackhawks Jersey, hotel packages, outdoor fire place, case of French Champagne, liquor baskets, various party packages....magicians, pet spa treatments, jewelry, season pool pass, health club passes, little girls hair bow basket, artwork, potted perennials, themed baskets, even vintage Playboy magazines......the list goes on and on! Come on out! I'm sure you'll go home a winner!  :)

A great shot from last year's Band-a-Thon!

2014 Band-a-Thon Line up announced!

1. Mark Kelty
2. CAAEL's very own....Troy Thompson!
3. Door #3
4. Mighty Joe Band
5. El Guapo
6. Blue Lincolns
....and a jam session performed by Tam and Dan (Dan Rice), Chuck Alvarado, Tom Aldworth (and maybe Andy Righeimer?? :)!!

Band-a-Thon 2014 is just around the corner!

Save the date for some 2014 events!

Band-a-thon 2014 will be bigger and better than ever this year!  Mark off Sunday, February 16th in your calendars now.....most of us teachers will have the next day off for President's Day!

The 36th Annual State Basketball Tournament will take place on Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd.

CAAEL Golf Day Fundraiser- July 19th

More information will be coming soon on both of these events!  Please email me if you would like to volunteer, make a donation, talk about sponsorship, etc.

Thanks!
Sarah Lorenzi (sarahtmartin@yahoo.com)

26 teams of highly motivated young men and women celebrate positive, healthy alternatives at our 35th Annual State Basketball Tournament last weekend! 

Thank you Mark Bostrom from "Arlingtoncardinal.com" for these great pictures!

.....more from the 35th Annual Basketball Tournament

Great pictures of Sullivan House from our tournament this weekend....thank you Susan Stratton for sending these!

The 2013 State BBall Tourney is almost here!

  Volunteers Needed! 

     35th Annual State Basketball Tournament
               and 14th Annual Art Fair

Saturday March 23rd and Sunday March 24th, 2013

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Forest View Education Center

2121 South Goebbert Road

Arlington Heights, Illinois

                           * 5 DIVISIONS * 6 COURTS * 72 GAMES * OVER 30 TEAMS  
                                     *MORE THAN 400 STUDENT/ATHLETES

Come share the pride, togetherness, and sense of hope as these students and coaches compete not only for division championship, but also for the coveted SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY.

THIS IS THE LARGEST SINGLE EVENT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Volunteers are needed for the Registration Area, the Concession Stand, the Score Tables, and Security.

Join our team of parents, friends, educators, and high-risk, highly motivated young men and women as we celebrate positive, healthy alternatives.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ANYONE WHO YOU THINK MAY BE INTERESTED.  There is no admission to get in!  

It’s been the spirit and compassion of CAAEL supporters that has enabled this organization to provide quality programs for high-risk youth for over thirty years. I thank you in advance for your participation and/or donations.

     Sincerely,

                                           Sarah Lorenzi (formerly Martin :)

    Fundraising Committee

35th Annual Basketball Tournament Printable Flyer

35th Annual Printable Basketball Tournament Count Me In Form