Thursday, July 23, 2009

Tyler Perry to the Rescue!!

Source: Examiner.com

65 children are going to Disney World thanks to Tyler Perry, who would like to turn an ugly memory into an unforgettable good time.
According to CNN, Tyler Perry, famous producer and writer of the television show House of Payne, also the star in the movies with his character Madea and others, heard the news about the Valley Swim Club in Philadelphia cancelling the contract giving pool privileges to the children from the Creative Steps day-care center. The entertainer’s publicist, Keleigh Thomas, said that, “He [Perry] wanted to do something nice for them and let them know that for every negative experience, there are people out there who want them to succeed regardless of the color of their skin."
Tyler Perry
wrote on his website about his reaction to the news, “I said I have to do something for these children. I can't let them think that they are inferior because of the color of their skin.” Also, he said, "This is awful, and for anyone that has grown up in the inner-city, you know that one small act of kindness can change your life."
As was widely reported, the swim club revoked the contracts allowing children from the Creative Steps day-care center to use the pool after a visit in June 29th. Apparently, black and Hispanic children overheard white members of the club asking why “black children were there” and saying “they might steal from us.” The Valley Swim Club returned the center's $1,950 dollars check.
The swim club director John Duesler said that two other day-care centers’ contracts were also revoked because of safety and crowding, none of which have expressed protests regarding the cancellation. However, he also spoke with two television stations and said that the children had changed “the complexion” and “atmosphere” of the club. Unsurprisingly, protesters gathered around the facility, and eventually Valley Swim Club asked the day-care to return. Creative Steps refused the offer and replied it will sue the club instead.
In this case, the act of kindness that makes a big difference will be a trip to Disney World and a Disney water park for 65 children, courtesy of Tyler Perry.

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