Summer 2011 - A Very Melo Weekend Puerto Rico!
Join Carmelo Anthony and friends for the Foundation's signature fundraiser event held this year at the St Regis Bahia Beach resort in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. For more information on attending and sponsorship opportunities check out the Very Melo Weekend Puerto Rico page under the programs & events tab.
Established in 2005, The Carmelo Anthony Foundation is the vehicle by which Carmelo gives back to the community through a variety of outreach programs and donations. The mission of this nonprofit organization is to positively impact the lives of those living in under-served communities through 3 key focus areas – education, recreation & community outreach.
The Mayor of Luquillo & Secretary of Sports & Recreation join Melo for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new court
The Carmelo Anthony Foundation dedicated its 2nd basketball court in Puerto Rico as part of the Courts 4 Kids program. The community of Luquillo welcomed Melo & team with great fanfare, including welcome remarks from the Secretary of the Department of Sports and Recreation Henry Neumann, and Mayor Jose M. Gonzalez Ortiz who also presented Melo with a key to the city. Entertainment included local dancers and exhibition games between youth teams from the community.
Melo spoke of his continued commitment to provide a safe environment play environment for kids in under served communities in Puerto Rico and around the world. He thanked the people of Luquillo for their warm welcome, as well as the community leaders and sponsors that helped to make the day possible.
In addition to his status as a superstar on the basketball court, Carmelo excels off the court in his efforts to improve communities and positively impact the way of life for disadvantaged children and families through his philanthropic efforts. The Giving Back Fund is the premier philanthropic resource for the sports and entertainment communities. In 2006, the organization named Carmelo eighth on a list of 30 celebrity philanthropists in America in their “The Giving Back 30” report. He was the only basketball player on this list, and was joined in the top tier by celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Tiger Woods. Carmelo was recognized for making charitable donations in excess of $4 million for projects in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland and Syracuse, New York.
