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BULLYING...Kickin' It w/the Hard Rock

The Hard Rock Cafe of New York is stepping into the ring to help eradicate an ever growing epidemic that is plaguing our youth. Thursday, October 20th, join the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square for a partnered event with the New Jersey based, BULLYING…We’re Kickin’ It National Campaign, a unique and aggressive course of action designed to enhance students’ lives by improving the overall school and social climate, ensuring a safe and healthy environment by providing endless programs, scholarships, resources, assistance, guidance and support.

"To go undefeated in this fight, (anti-bullying) campaigns need to be unique, diverse, universal and must be appealing to all students. As a society we need to rally together, set positive examples and unite against negative actions and behaviors." ~ states Rocky Marciano Jr., "Having the opportunity to partner with the iconic Hard Rock Cafe will allow the campaign to reach countless students and families. The event will be the forum to launch new scholarship programs, an anonymous text reporting program and a student resource fund."

The event is developing into one of the most powerful, unique and creative affairs with celebrity supporters, athletic superstars, acoustic performances by various musicians, a Kickin’ It w/Guitar Hero tournament finale, a memorabilia auction, student stories and performances and an exclusive student opportunity: Kickin’ It w/the Hard Rock Collectible Pin Contest!

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"I am proud and excited to be a part of this incredible campaign and event" ~states legendary athlete Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, one of the honored guests of the event.

I am really excited as an artist (& parent) to support this anti bullying campaign and be part of the Kickin It event with the Hard Rock. "Bullying can ruin someone’s life and I think that we should all do our part to recognize it and put an end to it." . ~states NJ Rocker Jimmy Gnecco, of Ours. Jimmy and his daughter Zoe Gnecco are among the musicians scheduled to perform acoustically during the event.

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Scheduled Guests: Musicians Kevin RUDOLF, Jimmy GNECCO, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky JOHNSON, UFC Champion Frank EDGAR, UFC Legend Dan SEVERN, Mauy Thai Champion Chris ROMULO and many others.

Everyone can be a part of this historic partnership event; performance, sponsorship, advertising and supporter opportunities available, please contact hrevent@werekickinit.org For Event Tickets: WereKickinIt.org

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