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11/03/2025

We have a few tickets available. Help Santa Help At-Risk Kids by Attending a GIA Fundraising Event!

(Greensboro, NC – October 9, 2025) – The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation is teaming up with GIA and GIA Distilleryto bring Christmas cheer to disadvantaged youth in Guilford County. This special fundraising event will take place on Friday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. at GIA’s New Garden Road restaurant in Greensboro.

“We are so excited to partner with GIA and GIA Distillery for this special evening,” said Natasha Hilburn, Executive Director of P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. “This event will sustain our mission of helping at-risk kids and making Christmas special for them.”
P.O.W.E.R. of Play was founded by NFL Super Bowl champion Ricky Proehl and his wife, Kelly, who have dedicated themselves to providing supervised athletic activities for local youth at Proehlific Park.

“We are real fans of Ricky and Kelly and the work they’ve done to help kids, and we are honored to be partnering with them on this special fundraising event,” said Nino Giaimo, owner of GIA. “My parents, Frances and Sal Giaimo, always instilled in me a sense of community service, and I think this is a great example of two Guilford County businesses teaming up to help others.”

GIA is Greensboro’s most visible speakeasy and fine dining experience. The event will also showcase GIA’s distillery, located in Madison, where everything is done by hand—from crushing the grapes and grain to fermentation, distilling, and bottling.

The evening will include a bourbon raffle and special live auction items, such as North Carolina State basketball tickets, a weekend at Primland, high-end bourbon, plus lots of other wonderful gifts perfect for Christmas shopping.

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Ticket and Location Details
• Tickets are $100 each, with limited seating.
• Attire: Holiday
• Live Auction Note: To participate in the live auction, guests must purchase two event tickets.
• Bourbon Raffle Note: Raffle tickets can be purchased at GIA, Proehlific Park, or online, and you do not have to attend the event to purchase them.
• Location: GIA is located at 1941 New Garden Road, #208, Greensboro, NC.

For tickets contact Natasha at [email protected] or visit https://power-of-play-foundation.square.site

10/08/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation Seeks Cars and SUVs for Trunk-or-Treat Event
GREENSBORO, NC – The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation is calling for local businesses, community groups, and individuals to participate in its upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Proehlific Park soccer fields. It's a fun, safe, and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween.
The foundation is looking for participants to decorate their trucks and hand out candy to children. To make the event even more exciting, there will be prizes awarded for the best-decorated trucks. All trucks are welcome to join in the fun.
“This is a great opportunity to get creative and engage with the community while providing a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat,” said Natasha Hilburn, Executive Director for the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. “We're looking for at least 50 car to help us create a memorable Halloween experience for local families.”
To register your car or for more information, please email [email protected].
About the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation
The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation was founded in 1995 by 17-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Ricky Proehl and his wife, Kelly. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, its mission is to provide financial assistance to at-risk children in the Triad and across North Carolina. The foundation supports children through scholarships, sports leagues, after-school and summer care, Christmas gifts, and more.

09/11/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation Seeks Trucks for Trunk-or-Treat Event
GREENSBORO, NC – The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation is calling for local businesses, community groups, and individuals with trucks to participate in its upcoming Trunk-or-Treat event. The event will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Proehlific Park soccer fields. It's a fun, safe, and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween.
The foundation is looking for participants to decorate their trucks and hand out candy to children. To make the event even more exciting, there will be prizes awarded for the best-decorated trucks. All trucks are welcome to join in the fun.
“This is a great opportunity to get creative and engage with the community while providing a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat,” said Natasha Hilburn, Executive Director for the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. “We're looking for at least 50 trucks to help us create a memorable Halloween experience for local families.”
To register your truck or for more information, please email [email protected].
About the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation
The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation was founded in 1995 by 17-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Ricky Proehl and his wife, Kelly. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, its mission is to provide financial assistance to at-risk children in the Triad and across North Carolina. The foundation supports children through scholarships, sports leagues, after-school and summer care, Christmas gifts, and more.

09/05/2025

Get ready to show off your spooky style! 🎃 The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation is looking for trucks to join our Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30 from 5-7 p.m. We'll be giving out prizes for the most creative and best-decorated trucks!

Help us provide a fun and safe Halloween for local kids by decorating your truck and passing out candy.

Interested? Email us at [email protected] to sign up!

09/02/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation to Host Trunk and Treat Event
GREENSBORO, NC – The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation will host a special Trunk and Treat event on Thursday, October 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Proehlific Park soccer fields. The event is open to the public and is a fun, safe way for families to celebrate Halloween.
“We have some fun things lined up this year, including lots of creative costumes and candy,” said Natasha Hilburn, Executive Director for the P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. “It's going to be a great afternoon for the whole community!”
Community involvement is key to making this event a success. The foundation is currently seeking at least 50 participants to decorate their car trunks and hand out candy.
The P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation was created in 1995 by 17-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Ricky Proehl and his wife, Kelly. As a 501(c)(3) organization, its mission is to provide financial assistance to at-risk children in the Triad and across North Carolina.
“We serve these children through scholarships, sports leagues, after-school and summer care, Christmas gifts, and more,” Hilburn said. “We believe every child deserves to grow and develop in a safe and loving environment, whether that means spending time at Proehlific Park or with another North Carolina non-profit that shares our mission.”
Individuals and businesses interested in setting up a car trunk display should call Natasha Hilburn at 336-665-5233 or email [email protected] to register.

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Demonstrations Scheduled at the Bridgewater County Fair, August 16–17
Windham County, CT — After nearly a decade away from active field training, Kent Kuykendall, one of the nation's most respected Border Collie trainers, is making a triumphant return—thanks to a remarkable blend of technology and perseverance. Kent will be demonstrating live with his dogs at the Bridgewater County Fair, with scheduled shows at 10:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Kent’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep-rooted expertise. A lifelong dog handler born into shepherding, Kent has trained and trialed Border Collies for over 60 years, learning from some of the best minds both in the U.S. and internationally. He has earned top honors including:
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