Hip-Hop icon Darryl
"DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC and rapper DMX are among the performers at
this year’s Day of the Child celebration tomorrow (Nov. 18) at Chelsea Piers in
New York. Presented
by New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services and Children Uniting
Nations, the Day of the Child is described as the community’s way of reaching
out to at-risk youth in an effort to expose them to mentors who are available
to help and guide them. Mentored
children are more likely to find ways of surviving within the community without
turning to crime, drugs or gangs. More
than 500 youths will be paired with adult volunteer mentors, while spending the
day getting to know each other and exploring what a long-term mentoring relationship
might entail.The
goal of the event is to recruit mentors for at-risk youth, including those living
in foster care. Additionally,
the celebration will include musical performances from Mario and DJ Miss Saigon
and the chance to mingle with celebrity guests, who will participate in games
and activities. Expected
to attend are New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services Commissioner
John Mattingly, New York Liberty point guard Loree Moore and members from World
Wrestling Entertainment.The
Day of the Child celebration takes place at at Chelsea Piers, Field House Pier
62.
