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HAPPY MEMORIES DURING A DIFFICULT TIME

Last year the Dillon Foundation donated hundreds of Holiday Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl tickets to U.S. Service Personal, PAL ( Police Athletic League ) and the San Diego YMCA. These tickets provided individuals an opportunity to attend the Poinsettia Bowl, TCU vs. Boise State, at Qualcomm Stadium on Dec. 23rd. and the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl, Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, on December 30th. 2008.

Over the last twenty years. The Dillon Foundation has supplied free tickets to thousands of individuals to attend these bowl games.

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HELP US TO HELP OTHERS

" A good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another up."

--- ANONYMOUS


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ACTING SCHOLARSHIPS WITH BELINDA BALASKI BB'S KIDS

Every year the Dillon Foundation provides scholarships to children allowing them to attend BB's Kids. Kids, Teens, & Adults On-Camera Acting Workshop with Belinda Balaski.

Belinda began her acting career at the age of 5, earning drama scholarships throughout her private school years to include college. She has starred in numerous films, Movies of the Week, including guest starring in dozens of TV episodic, crowned by 3 Producer Emmy submissions, and membership in the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her theatre background has earned her the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and two Robbies. For the last 18 years or so, Belinda has created and been teaching Commercial and Theatrical Workshops; BB's Kids. Out of BB's Kids' advanced class, 95% have contracted for TV & film. Having started as a child actor herself & being the mom of a talented child, she knows through trial & error ... WHAT WORKS!!

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CHARGERS TICKETS

The Dillon Foundation has also sent hundreds of children to Charger games over the last twenty years. An NFL football game gives these children an opportunity to enjoy a new and different experience. Going to their first NFL game, creates a wonderful memory that will last a lifetime.

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Please make a DONATION to help a child attend an NFL game.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - HEARTHLAND CHILD DAY CARE CENTER (News Media Video)

Jim Dillon (Dillon Foundation's founder) is being recognized for making the difference in the lives of kids. His contributions helped rebuilding the Hearthland Child Daycare Center that was destroyed during the infamous bombing, a project he started with the Downtown Oklahoma City YMCA and Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin who was also present at the ceremony.

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MISSION STATEMENT

"Ensure that children never lose their hope, by taking an interest in them today. Support humanitarian projects that aid those in need, particularly children / families, in the United States, Baja California, Mexico, and Central America".

HISTORY:

The Dillon Foundation established in 1990, was the creation of Jim Dillon, President and CEO of Dillon Telephone Company, Inc. The primary source of funding for the Dillon Foundation in the first eight years was the Dillon Telephone Company, Inc. Since the sale of Dillon Telephone Company in 1998. The Dillon Foundation has been funded by donations from private individuals. Since the 1970's Jim Dillon has helped to support families and youth in need throughout Mexico and the United States. The Dillon Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

The Dillon Foundation would like to acknowledge these " Special Team Players " who have helped us over the years:

Ed Coffer		Retired USMC
Jim Tulumello		San Diego Police Department
Bruce Binkowski		Executive Director / Holiday Bowl - Poinsettia Bowl
Tina Williams		San Diego YMCA
Corinne Clark		Dillon Foundation Board Member
Dustin Briquelet		Dillon Foundation Board Member
Lesley Sargent		The Canine Interaction Program

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