There is nothing like a good old fashioned bash to celebrate the Holidays. 250 Siblings hang loose & have tons of fun!

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On December 12, 2009 The Aliah Sweet Fragile Hearts Foundation and the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center collaborated to throw a Holiday party & Toy Give A way on the lovely Junior Blind of America Campus. 

ASFHF founder Ariel Sweet got the party started in a big way by sharing sage words of encouragement as only a sibling can share. “I want to remind you all that only sibs of special kids can really make people see our brothers and sisters the way God sees them. You and I get to share the love and pride we feel & it is pretty cool…”
 
Cheery little faces were painted with butterflies, hearts, stars and anything imagined, celebrities hula hooped & joined in games, magician “Ice” Mc Donald dazzled, a jolly Santa posed for pictures so that memories don’t fade and there were crafts and goodies galore to please lots of deserving kids.

Volunteers donning elves hats & antlers trekked in the rain to champion the cause. Actresses Rhyon Brown, “Lincoln Heights” Family Channel and Teal Marchand, Nickelodeon helped SCLARC volunteers in the creativity and crafts booth. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and husband Ambassador Sidney Williams (Cleveland Browns) stopped by with words of support for the families. NFL greats Harold Jackson, Rams; Steve Wright, Raiders; Shelby Jordan, Raiders; Marv Smith, Rams; Carver Shannon, Rams; Grady Richardson, Redskins; Ricky Ellis, Seahawks; Sheppard Porter, Negro Baseball League joined activities and signed autographs.  Every child left with bags full of cool toys, sweet treats and wonderful memories to share.

An enormous thank you to all of our amazing
Volunteers  
Sponsors: In & Out Burger, Mattel Toys, Prudential, Pelican Products, So. Cal. Rams Booster Club, NFLPA Retired Players Assoc., Wal-Mart, Anthem Like a Champion Tour, Marketing Werks, Southern Wine & Spirits, Crevier BMW
Partners: SCLARC, Junior Blind of America
Event Coordinator: Denise Williams; The Planning Company, Derrick Wade & Associates
Documentary filmmakers Griffin & Griffin captured the excitement
Photos by EMJ Photos

2009 Aliah Sweet Fragile Hearts Foundation Business Networking Mixer & NFL Book Signing Experience

On February 19, 2009 the Aliah Sweet Fragile Hearts Foundation co-founded by former Ram and Charger Joe Sweet, hosted a Business Networking Mixer & NFL Book Signing Experience Sponsored by Comerica Bank at the beautiful Marriott Torrance South Bay. Please click on the Comerica Bank logo below to find out more about their multi-faceted financial services.

Don Kincey, VP of Comerica West Incorporated, Community Development & Public Affairs showed a video overview of the bank’s services and community initiatives. The event featured NFL authors. Sam “Bam” Cunningham; Turning of the Tide: How One Game Changed the South and Marlin “the Magician” Briscoe; The First Black Quarterback.The event was covered by local cable and offered attendees the opportunity to meet and greet NFL notables including , Kermit Alexander; Rams & 49ers, Joe Sweet, Rams & Chargers, Chuck Detwiler & Reggie Berry; Chargers, Fred McNeil; Vikings, Shelby Jordan; Raiders & Patriots and Kim Anderson; Colts. The Networking Mixer was a successful experience for attendees in the banking, legal, finance, education, entertainment and management professions, etc. to exchange business cards and expand their valuable contact lists. The Networking Mixer & NFL Book Signing Experience is the first in the 2009 series highlighting the work of retired NFL greats.

2008 "Love is...." Pro\Am Tennis

"Click on the image below for a copy of the 2008 Program"

2008 Pro Bowl Raffle

2006 "Love Is...." Tennis Tournament

Sunday 2004 SuperBowl Ticket Drawing

ESPN Zone in beautiful Downtown Disney rolled out the red carpet to host The Fragile Hearts Foundation's 2nd Annual Super Bowl Ticket Drawing. The place was packed with excited fans anxious to find out who would be the lucky winner of the Super Bowl Raffle and go to Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Texas, courtesy of the foundation. And the winner is ....businessman Brad S.

February, 2004 "Love Is"

The foundation anthem "Love Is" was released. It is available in selected Borders Book Stores.

March 6, 2004 Celebrity/Pro Tennis Tournament

The Aliah Sweet 2nd Annual Celebrity/Pro Tennis Tournament was held at the Newport Beach Tennis Club in Newport Beach, CA. It was sponsored by North American Title Escrow. The stars came out to play and support the foundation's mission to grant sibling wishes.

Just to name a few: Matthew Perry-actor, Gwen Stefani ("No Doubt"), Gavin Rossdale ("Bush"), Maeve Quinlan ("Bold & The Beautiful"), Scott Davis (US Open), French Open champs Luke and Murphy Jensen, Nels Van Patten, Leif Shirus, Jim Grab, Joe Sweet-NFL, Marlin Briscoe- NFL, Marv Fleming-NFL, Kim Anderson-NFL, Jeff Severson-NFL, Chuck Detwiler-NFL, Benny Ricardo-NFL, Ken Norton-Boxer, Wolf Larson-actor/producer, Gary Hudson-actor, Richard Humphreys- actor/stuntman, Darren McBee (Gladiators), Gary Kasper-actor/stuntman, Rae Dawn Chong-actress, Jolie Kyser, Larry Carroll-newsman, Liev Schreiber ("Kate & Leopold"). Entertainment was provided by the talented Andrew Gouche.