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DESCRIPTION:Hula Hoops!  Families Get Fit on International Holiday for Peace 08-08-08 
 World Hoop Day's 2nd Celebration Revolves Around the Opening Ceremony of 
 Olympics\n\n    SAN FRANCISCO, CA–AUGUST 8, 2008 —Hula Hoop Artists are 
 donating hoops, lessons, games and prizes to underprivileged children with 
 hopes of getting them fit, not fat on Treasure Island's Great Lawn from 
 1-9pm on Friday 08/08/08 rain or shine.  The International Holiday called 
 World Hoop Day is a Free Public event that just happens to take place on 
 the same day as Beijing's Olympic Opening Ceremony, and like the Olympics, 
 happens in 1,000s of cities around the world, where rings, or hoops are in 
 the spotlight.  Children of all ages are outdoors getting fit, while 
 celebrating peace.  \n\n    As an effort to encourage healthy lifestyles, 
 members of hoop groups gather at local parks to share and teach the art of 
 hooping.  Custom made hoops that retail for $30-55 are donated to children 
 in need globally, and every year on World Hoop Day, hoops are provided to 
 anyone interested in Celebrating the Circle.  Check WorldHoopDay.org for 
 details.\n\n    On July 7, 2007 (777) WHD participants gave away close to 
 800 hoops to children in the United States.  Since then, Ambassadors have 
 delivered more than 50 hoops to children in Jamaica, Mexico, and Africa.  
 Each year through community efforts around the world, WHD is able to 
 increase the number of gifts and help provide a peaceful way to play.  This 
 year in an effort to raise more money, founders developed a contest 
 encouraging local groups to give away hundreds of hoops to locals, and 
 raise money to help take hoops to remote villages.  According to Kevin 
 O'Keeffe, a native San Francisco hooper, "You can only have good thoughts 
 while hooping."  \n\n    Joining the Bay Area Hoopers at Treasure Island 
 are the famous HoopGirl Allstars, Miss Rosie of HoolieHoop, Hoopin' Annie 
 (founder of World Hoop Day), HoopPain, including amazing donations from the 
 founders of World Hoop Day, local area HoopGirl Allstars,  Los Angeles 
 based Hoopnotica and many others.  The event's activities include music, 
 games, contests, lessons, fire performances, a Peter Pan/Treasure Island 
 costume theme, donating hoops to the former homeless youths who now reside 
 on the previous Navy Base with amazing views of San Francisco and the Bay.  
 At 8pm there will be a  moment of silence to connect with all the hoopers 
 around the world celebrating this enormous event in Australia, Europe, 
 Asia, South America and the other cities of the USA. \n\n    There is no 
 experience required, but experienced hoopers are certainly invited.  The 
 community is encouraged to bring hoops and potluck to share, and much fun 
 will be provided. \n\n    World Hoop Day is a 2 year old non-profit service 
 organization dedicated to giving custom made hoops to children in need 
 around the world.  WHD encourages active, healthy lifestyles.  WHD has 
 members in every state as well as in Europe, Asia and Africa.  WHD is proud 
 to have made a significant contribution of numbers exceeding 1,ooo hoops to 
 children in need in Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica and in local communities of the 
 United States. \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/29/18520921.php
SUMMARY:World Hoop Day on Treasure Island 080808
LOCATION:Treasure Island's Great Lawn
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/07/29/18520921.php
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