Actor, Adrian Kali Turner hosts 2nd "Toys for Teens" Holiday Event in Atlanta, GA

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Actor, Adrian Kali Turner hosts 2nd "Toys for Teens" Holiday Event in Atlanta, GA

Who:

ACT Youth-Ambassador Spokesperson, Adrian Kali Turner (Bad Teacher, iCarly), actor, singer, dancer, writer and entrepreneur

What:

This is ACT's annual holiday "teen party with a purpose" outreach program whereby teens are encouraged to bring joy to the lives of youth that may be less fortunate during the season. Building upon the Toys for Tots national toy drive sponsored by the United States Marine Corps, Toys for Teens focuses exclusively on the needs of children ages 10-17. Many individuals donate toys for small children, but may forget about the numerous tweens and teens that are also in need. ACT aims to put a smile on as many young faces as possible during the most wonderful time of the year.

Your charitable contribution will support the Toys for Teens Outreach Program and that of a local Atlanta foster child who is most often overlooked- the tweens and teens. Let us come together to share with them an experience that so many of us enjoy with our own children and families each year. By doing so, you will help at least 1 of over 7,000 foster youth in Atlanta to:

• Experience better foster home care and conditions
• Improve their safety, self-esteem, and stability for a loving & caring family environment
• Help to rebuild their trust as many may have suffered from abuse, abandonment, and / or neglect
• Introduce them to the idea and importance of higher learning and education
• Restore and give them hope for a better future

"I am excited about emceeing this year's 2nd Annual Toys for Teens Holiday Event and helping to raise funds for a worthy cause close to my heart. I have invited a few of my local teen celebrity friends & colleagues to help make this a memorable event for Atlanta's foster youth. Join me, along with ACT in helping to make an impressive difference in Atlanta by supporting this great cause," says Turner.

Turner for the afternoon will be joined along with artists Alix Lapri, Austin McKinnis, D'Andr Jermaine, Gabbie Rae, Glamour (female group), Issa, J. Sweat (Keith Sweat son), DJ Kidd, Leah Lewis, Von Grey as well as other invited celebrity guests.

Where:

Brunswick Zone XL

775 Cobb Place Blvd. NW

Kennesaw, GA 30144

            (770) 427-7679      

When:        

Sunday, December 16, 2012

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Advanced tickets can be purchased online for $25 until 12.1. All children's tickets (ages 6-10) are $10:http://toysforteens2012.brownpapertickets.com

For sponsorship and event partnership opportunities, contact Richard Thorpe at Richard@EllaBeePR.com;            404-579-7046       or visit: http://tinyurl.com/2ndToysforTeens

Why:

Attendees and sports are invited to get involved by helping to achieve fundraising goals in order to help ACT continue their youth-based initiatives and programs in developing the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to empower today's youth towards becoming positive critical thinkers in the academia and everyday life so that they may successfully fulfill their dreams.

Please feel to drop off any toys before the event at the following toy collection drop off sites below:

• Brunswick Zone XL 775 Cobb Place Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
• Peachtree City Christian Church, 500 Kendron Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
• AMTC, Inc., 1126 Senoia Road, Tyrone, GA 30290
• The Fayette Citizen Newspaper, 310 Glynn Street North  Fayetteville, GA 30214

Media interviews for Adrian Kali are available to be scheduled before and at the event

ABOUT ACADEMY OF CRITICAL THINKING (ACT)

The Academy of Critical Thinking is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with four key program areas of focus that are designed to incite critical thinking, raise awareness, and cultivate community growth. The overall motto is to "Educate, Motivate, Stimulate, and Encourage" community members to participate in youth-focused initiatives. The effort is led by current Youth Ambassador and Spokesperson, Adrian Kali Turner.

Founded in 2010 by Dr. Reginald Turner, The Academy of Critical Thinking (ACT) was designed to serve as a bridge between academia and everyday life by taking the practices of critical thinking, which are commonplace in academic circles, and infusing them into the conversational dialogues of everyday people. The desire then is to invoke critical thinking and awareness of various social issues, complexities, and challenges that may currently exist within our communities in hope for bringing about a collective resolution and change.

The organization's Executive Director is Peter E. Fowler and collectively, they have a firm belief in creating positive and entertaining educational experiences for all children. For this reason, they have launched a number of youth-focused programs that seek to help develop children into becoming motivated, creative and active empathetic beings. Below is a brief description of the Toys for Teens Outreach Program and this year's focus on Atlanta's foster youth.

ABOUT ADRIAN KALI TURNER

Adrian Kali Turner is a young actor, singer, dancer, writer and entrepreneur. He was born in 1997 in Takoma Park, Md. Adrian currently lives in Los Angeles, Ca, and attends Connections Academy.

Adrian started acting at the tender age of 4, when he landed the lead role in a pre-school play. In July 2006, Adrian attended the Actors, Models and Talent Competition in Orlando, Florida, where he earned top awards for Monologue and Commercial competitions. Adrian shone among the contestants and earned recognition as finalist for the Best Overall Child Actor award.

Adrian is a current member of both the SAG and AFTRA actor unions. His list of credits include: iCarly, Yo Gabba Gabba, Chuck, Lincoln Heights, Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, Numb3rs, Flash Forward, and Disney's 3 Minute Game Show. In addition, Adrian had a pivotal role in the Hollywood/Bollywood blockbuster, My Name is Khan. Adrian is an avid comic book reader. He realized his dream acting-job of portraying a comic book character when he was cast as Duane in the hit AMC zombie-drama, The Walking Dead.

2011, Adrian was in the feature film Bad Teacher, which stars Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.

At age 4, Adrian became a member of the Norbeck Community Church Choir and has been singing ever since. He is the 4th member of the teen, singing group, Boyz Crew. Adrian writes and performs for the Agape International Youth Choir. As a member of the Choir, Adrian Kali sang for President Obama's Inauguration: Neighborhood Ball and appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and Larry King Live. Adrian Kali has performed alongside, Will.i.am, Jason Mraz, Donna Summer and Jamie Foxx.

Join the conversation about @AdrianKTurner on Twitter using hashtags #Toys4Teens, #AKTtoys4teens, #Toys4TeensATL

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