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July 22nd, 2012
Update
It was amazing to be a part of Kourtney's 10th Birthday Celebration! She looked awesome! It is so inspiring and an honor to know Kourtney who has endured so much since she was born, yet, she has never asked 'why me" and fights everyday to live! The strength and courage she has within is a lesson to all of us to never give up!
 July 12th, 2012
Picture Update I've added some photos from the 2012 Star Pal Fishing Derby which you can view here.
Over 220 children attended the Star Pals 2012 Annual Fishing Derby. Each child was required to go through registration and 5 learning stations before fishing. Members of the Department of Fish and Game as well as members of the San Diego Fly Fishers Association were running the stations. Each child was given a t-shirt and then bait for fishing. Volunteers were used as lake walkers, fishing pier buddies, repair stations, fishing pole distribution and to prepare for the barbecue luncheon for all children, their parent and for volunteers. There was an awards ceremony after lunch to provide prizes for the the largest and smallest fish caught and the most fish caught. May 18th, 2012 Wishing You The Best On Your Special Day 
Photo Update
A picture from Alana's Achievers visit to Joyner in February for the 'reading for life' program and the winners of the essay contest! Best book report from each 3rd grade class got movies gift card.
Click image for larger size.
 February 13th, 2012 News Update Earlier this month, Alana spoke at the Florence Joyner Elementary School about her reading program. Watch the video below.
December 10th, 2011
Photo Update Today Alana attended the I Am Hope Project Christmas Party and I've added some photos here. Happy Holidays Everyone!
October 22, 2011
News Update Today, Alana is the featured 30 Under 30 San Diego County Leader who is making a difference and you can read the article here.
Thank You AOL Patch in San Diego County for this honor and to be named among the other twenty-nine, '30 Under 30' amazing Leaders!!! I'm proud to be just a small part of the thousands of young change-makers around the world who are making big differences in their communities! I've met amazing youth from YSA, Get Ur Good On, Ashoka's Youth Venture, Kids Are Heroes, etc., who are reaching out & helping those less fortunate! We have to STOP the problems that are global; hunger, abuse, child trafficking, illiteracy, being homeless, drugs, etc, so we all need to look within our own communities to see how we can help! Also, I have to thank one of my mentors, Steven Haynes, who sadly passed away this past February! Steven gave me the opportunity to be part of the AFE family and he set the bar very high in how much he did for others! He inspired me because the goodness within him was such a bright light for all of us; his family, friends, colleagues to see along with the people he helped! Everybody loved Steven because he was one of the most generous people you could ever meet. I want to major in Sports Medicine because he was a sports physical therapist for athletes and I want to help people as much as he did. He was definitely the most memorable person I've known and I wish he was still here to share his endless love and kindness with the whole world! Steven taught me that I can do anything as long as I believe in myself, work hard and reach for the stars!!! September 28, 2011
Quite An Honor!
Alana has been named one of AOL Patch's 30 Under 30 San Diego County Leaders. Having been selected as one of the
young people in San Diego County making a difference, She'll be featured next month on their San Diego County Patch sites. In November,
Alana along with her co-winners will be honored at a Patch's 30 Under 30 celebration party. Congratulations Alana!
I.AM HOPE PROJECT!
Proceeds generated will aid the "I Am Hope Project" outreach trip to Uganda, Africa in October. Proceeds will also help with food, fresh water, building supplies, clothes, utilities, and programs to bring hope to people who have little to no support. For more information, please visit www.I-AmHope.com. Donations are tax deductible. Thank You!
Audio Update Alana was a guest on Supernatural Empowerment Radio Station's Show Music 4 Ya Soul with
Dr. Love and Alanda "Goldie" Hughes earlier today. Click on the play button below to listen to the interview. Please refresh this page and try again if you have a problem starting the clip as the play button can be finicky!
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June 21, 2011
Picture Update Congratulation to Alana who graduated from 8th Grade today. You can view the photos here. Best of luck as you head to High School in the Fall.
Upcoming Event
Celebrating ... Kourtney!!!
On June 19th, the Cuvier Club in La Jolla (they have donated the venue) will be hosting a Celebrity Benefit and Silent Auction to benefit Kourtney. It’s being co-hosted by 14 yr. old Alana Ethridge (of Alana’s Achievers), and 12yr. old Jamey Geston (of Compassion with Passion). This amazing event is to help raise $ for 8yr old Kourtney's 2nd transplant to save her life!!! Looking for sponsors, financial & in-kind donations so please support this magical evening to help Kourtney & her family!
For complete details, please click on the flyer on your left to view it full-size. Thank You! June 1st, 2011
Photo Update I've added some pictures from AFE's Sixth Annual Pairing Party & Silent Auction/Golf Tournament
which yuu can view here. Please take a few seconds and Vote for Alana on the Kids Who Give web site. Thank You!
April 29, 2011
News Update Thank you Kristina Blake for the nice article Whiz Kid Of The Week you wrote about Alana.
April 22, 2011
Photo Update I've added some pictures from today's 11th Annual "Superheroes for Youth"
Celebrity Waiter Luncheon which you can view
here.
Upcoming Event
News Update Alana will be celebrity guest at the 11th Annual "Superheroes for Youth" Celebrity Waiter Luncheon in San Diego. The event takes place on
Friday, April 22nd and She'll be helping to sell teddy bears. For complete details, please visit StarPal.Org. A fun-filled luncheon fundraiser which brings out local celebrities to "wait" on tables and entertain their guests in exchange for "tips" (donations)…all to benefit youth! Through the generous support of sponsors and attendees, STAR/PAL is able help kids stay safe, in school, and away from crime & violence. STAR/PAL program directors are officers from the San Diego Police & County Probation Departments who provide unique youth programming in underserved communities. April 15, 2011
Video Update Alana was a celebrity guest on the Canadian TV Show "Reality Obsessed" and I've added an edited clip which you can watch
here. Thanks to Murtz Jaffer for supplying the video.
April 1, 2011
Video Update KUSI TV News aired a short piece on Alana's Achievers Fundraiser for Danielle Lerma and you can watch it
here.
March 30th, 2011
Photo Update I've added some photos from yesterday's Fundraiser for Danielle Lerma which you can view here.
Special thanks to Chase Ellison for attending and to Oggy's Pizza for hosting another successful Alana's Achievers Event.
Fundraiser For Danielle Lerma
Come One Come All! Alana's Achievers will be holding a fundraiser for Danielle Lerma on March 29th (from 6:00-8:00PM) at Oggi's Pizza at 9828 Mission Gorge Road in Santee, CA.
Click Here to print out our flyer and present it when you place your order.
15% of your purchase will be donated to help Danielle!
Alana's Friend, Actor Chase Ellison (of "Tooth Fairy" & "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf" and the upcoming Movie "That's What I Am") is scheduled to make an appearance!
March 20th, 2011
News Update Susan Leak wrote a very nice article about Alana which I'll share below. Thank you!
Alana Ethridge Shines Both on Stage and OffHow One Young Actress Gives BackBy Susan LeakWhen one of my musician friends, Scott Isbell, came to me and told me about his friend , Alana Ethridge, I had no idea how inspiring this young lady was. In today's tough, competitive world, it is refreshing to find there are still some that do things to help others, just because it is the right thing to do and because they can. Alana is one of those people. A show biz veteran at the age of 14, Alana has a resume that includes Print ads and TV Commercials, TV, (Most notably in 2006/2007 season of Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader )., theater, music videos, and Films including "A Simple Promise" and "Until The Music Stops". She is also the National Spokesperson for "Story Time For Me". But what makes her stand out is her Mentorship program. Alana's Achievers is a program Alana started to help kid pursue their dreams. As an actress, Alana knows it not only takes hard work to fulfill your dreams, but it funding as well. "I feel that it's important to start a mentor program to help other kids achieve their dreams and set positive goals in life. I want to help as many kids as I can, especially, the ones from families who do not have transportation or have the money to participate in after school activities whether it's sports, music classes, dance classes, acting, being a Boy or Girl Scout, or go to the neighborhood park." she explains. Alana's Achievers focus is on encouraging good habits for kids, from maintaining good grades to eating healthy and exercising. In order for Alana to raise funds, she and fellow cast-mate from Are You As Smart As a 5th Grader, Jacob Hays teamed up with Mediak Corp to produce a personalized DVD for the younger kids, "You Can Do Anything" Not only is your child's name on cover, but the name is also added into the lyrics of the songs. Up beat and encouraging, this DVD has inspired many kids all ready and has funded several grants from the Alana's Achievers. Now, one would think that is enough, but not Alana. She is also active with Kourtney's Krew - helping to raise money to assist young Kourney Najjar and others with the huge mountain medical expenses from multiple organ transplants. How would one describe this amazing young lady? Alana's Achievers Twitter stream says it best "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving. ~ Albert Einstein" . That is the way Alana lives. Her heart and spirit make her a very bright star both on stage and off. February 2nd, 2011
News Update
Congratulations to Alana on being named National Spokesperson for Story Time For Me Story Time For Me's purpose is to provide a unique and fun learning experience for toddlers all the way up through 2nd grade school aged children. We want kids to see that reading can be just as fun (if not more!) than watching TV and playing video games. We believe that by providing superior stories with award winning illustrations, unique animation, and professionally read narration enhanced with music and sound effects, Story Time For Me will bring back the magic in reading. Their goal is not simply to turn kids onto reading, but to stimulate their imagination and creativity through the unique activities that accompany each story. Our stories were developed to teach wholesome values through positive, moral themes. All the Story Time For Me stories focus on socially relevant and family oriented issues, and the post-story prompts promote discussion between child and parent. December 21st, 2010
News Update Alana Ethridge and her "Dad" for Citi Specials. 
Photo Update Added a bunch of photos from Alana Ethridge and Surgery One's "Holiday for Youth 2010" held earlier today.
Alana hosted the event which was sponsored by Athletes for Education (AFE) & Surgery One providing kids with a holiday meal and a toy!
Photo Update A few pictures from tonight's Winter Formal Dance.
Photo Update Today Alana & her friend Chase Ellison attended the AFE & O.Y.I.E. Christmas Party. You can view some pictures from the event
here.
We Need Your Vote
Today is the official kick-off for the December voting process with the Pepsi Refresh Project. For those of you who don't know what the Pepsi Refresh Project is, it's a project in which Pepsi gives $1.3 Million each month, to support other change-making projects. Each month 32 finalists are given various amounts based upon them receiving the highest number of votes for that month.
I have recently partnered with a fellow Youth Venture Ambassador, Ryan Washington, along with Nickelodeon's, Darrius Snow, to create a project which will provide talented, yet, underprivileged youth with the resources, as well as opportunity, to further in their artistic abilities. This includes acting, dancing, singing, etc.
Honestly, all we need you to do is VOTE! That's it! Once a day until December 31st! We would all really appreciate it! Your VOTE does count!!!
Ryan, Darrius and I are so excited to have our project "Arts 4 Youth" be one of the projects awarded a grant by Pepsi so that we can help youth, less fortunate, pursue their dreams, like we have had the privilege to do in show business! It takes a lot to get started so we want to help as many talented kids as we can, get the resources and opportunities to achieve their dream!!!
To VOTE, Please Visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/4 or TEXT *104507 to Pepsi (73774) Please VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! EVERYDAY - UNTIL DECEMBER 31st! Thank You!!!
For those in the San Diego Area, on Tuesday December 7th let Chili's do the cooking and help out Kourtney & Her Family at the same time.
For each FLYER presented on Kourtney’s Day December 7th, Chili’s will donate 15% of the sales you bring in.
Chili's is Proud To Support The National Foundation for Transplants in Honor of Kourtney Najjar.
Print & Present This Flyer When You Order Only at the location listed below
November 1st, 2010
Halloween 2010 Alana & her friend Tasha as The Queen of Hearts & The Sassy Referee!
October 27th, 2010
News Alana is guest blogger on Prissy Fit - A Priscilla the Great Blog. Read her entry here.
September 7th, 2010
News Last week, Alana taped an episode of Reality Obsessed which airs on
TV Tropolis and Global’s Reality Channel. Below is a picture of Alana with Claudia Jordan (from Deal Or No Deal and The Celebriy Apprentice) who hosts
a contest between Alana & the Shows Host Murtz Jaffer. We'll let you know when we have an air date.
 August 17th, 2010
Fundraiser Event "Kourtney's Day @ Chili's" on August 26th @ 4 San Diego locations (Mission Valley, Grossmont, Santee & Chula Vista) With each flyer presented on Kourtney’s Day, Chili's will donate 15% of the sales you
bring in (all day long) to benefit Kourtney's transplant fund! Please download and print our flyer below and present it when you come to eat.
Thank You!!!! Click Here For 1 Flyer Pdf File or 3 Mini Flyers On 1 Page Pdf FileDon't Have A PDF Viewer? Print Out This JPG File Instead.August 5th, 2010
News Alana's Achievers visited a Summer Day Camp today. Alana talked about her program, the importance of getting a good education, eating healthy, exercising, volunteering and going for your dreams,
She brought along special guest Denyse Tontz (from Big Time Rush) who entertained the kids by singing two songs! View some photos from the appearance here.
To Kourtney - The Bravest Girl We KnowXOXO From Alana & DenyseJuly 25th, 2010
Website Update The Photo Gallery Table of Contents Page has been redone. Hope you like it.
July 5th, 2010
Thank you, Kohl's!!! I was selected as a store winner in Kohl's Dept Stores Kids Who Care Scholarship Program in May 2010!!! I was given a Gift Certificate (already spent, of course!) and now I am being considered for a regional scholarship worth $1000, among many other amazing store winners around the country! This is a great honor and I am proud to be a young changemaker!!!
June 10th, 2010
Photo Update Many thanks to my friends Denyse Tontz ("Big Time Rush") and Chase Ellison ("Tooth Fairy") for being my
guests at my school's assembly to inspire the students to read, read, read this summer!!! Denyse & Chase were awesome plus they took time after school to sign tons of autographs! Everyone at my school appreciated your taking the time to come out to make this a very special assembly as few celebs make it to our school!
You can view some pictures from the event here. You can also view the videoclip from the event here. June 3rd, 2010
Video Update This past Tuesday, Alana and her soccer teammate Alyssa were featured on KUSI TV's report about Sportsplex USA. You can view the video
here.
May 20th, 2010
Please Help! It Only Takes A Few Seconds Please help me out & vote for me to play one of the characters in Priscilla the Great.
This is a great book series & I would love to be in the film & possible TV series! Scroll Down To The "Vote for who should play Tai in the movie" and click on Alana's Picture. Thank You And Please Spread The Word. Every Vote Counts!! May 19th, 2010
At The 5th Annual AFE Celebrity Golf Tourament
H A P P Y 1 3 t h B I R T H D A Y A L A N A  May 16th, 2010 Update May 11th, 2010
News Congratulations to Alana on being nominated for San Diego's Young Influentials Award. Highlighting young entrepreneurs and successful business leaders who are the next generation of Top Influentials, this program features San Diego County’s young movers and shakers.
My Global Youth Service Day ProjectJoin Us On April 24th
 On Saturday April 24th from 2:00pm-6:00pm, join Alana's Achievers at Oggi's Pizza to help benefit CARE Clothing for Kids. There will be a clothing drive and Oggi's will generously be donating 15% of their sales raised during this event at the following location. Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co. |
| Chili's Mission Valley 4252 Camino Del Rio N San Diego, CA 92108 | Chili's Santee
9804 Mission Gorge Rd Santee, CA 92071 |
December 27th, 2009
Photo Update Pictures from Alana's Achievers 2009 Christmas Party For Kids are now online and can be viewed here.
I've also added some photos from Alana's Holiday Dance you can see here.
December 13th, 2009
Calling All Kids Ages 3-12 years old You are invited to attend Alana's Free Christmas Party For Kids on December 19th. Space is limited and reservations are required. For complete details, please
see the flyer here .
November 25th, 2009
Hot Off The Presses Alana's Achievers October/November Newsletter is now available. You can read it here.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 9th, 2009
Playathon Fundraiser This past Saturday, Alana's Achievers hosted a Hasbro Games Playathon which raised $430 for the Kourtney Najjar Transplant Fund. Thanks to all who helped out!
Kourtney is 7 years old and awaiting a multi-organ transplant. The cost of an intestinal/pancreas transplant can exceed $1,000,000 and that is only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Kourtney's family faces significant medical expenses related to her transplant. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The cost of post transplant medication can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month -- and they are as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.
You Can Still Help By Making An Online Donation At www.transplants.org/donate/kourtneynajjar
September 28th, 2009
Congratulations Alana has been named High Achiever Of The Week by the website Afro Puffs & Ponytails.
With Her Friends at the Miley Cyrus Concert. Click on thumbnail for larger size.
September 21, 2009
America's Game! Alana attended the Baltimore/San Diego Game yesterday and while her Chargers lost, it was still cool to get to meet Ravens Player Ray Lewis. Click photo for larger size.
September 14th, 2009
Picture & Video Update A few photos from this past Saturday's Skateland Event for Living Advantage Inc.
September 4th, 2009
News Alana will be a celebrity guest at Skateland in Northridge California on September 12th. Come Skate With L.A. in honor of Grand Parents Day. All proceed will go to Living Advantage Inc.; a non-profit organization serving foster care youth.
For more information on this event and to sponsor a foster youth, click here.
Yesterday Alana was a guest speaker at a San Diego Summer Day Camp. She spoke to a group of 50 kids about education, reading and youth activities and happily signed autographs for all.
All Previous Updates & News Can Be Read In Our Archive Here
