CONGRADULATIONS
TO
FRANK TRIONFO
of Long Island, N.Y.
our most recent
selection for
OUTSTANDING
PERSON
RECOGNITION
Periodically, we run across
people who make extra
efforts to help people and
whose compassion and
concern for others is
just such that we have
to give recognition.
Foir
Welcome to
Instruments for the youth was originally started as a non-profit in the State of Florida in 2004 by Michael Malott. IFTY works to arrange for celebrity visits to children's hospitals. The charity does not receive any financial donations, and none of our staff or associates receives any financial compensation and all work is done strictly on a volunteer basis. Any promotional materials given to our charity for our annual free auto show and other events are either awarded as door prizes at our events or given away to attendees or children.
We have received the support of over 100 top name celebrity personalities and leading companies.
We are also now making it a priority and will be working to create a committee that will aggressively work to fight for tougher child abuse laws and more severe punishment for those convicted of crimes against children. Our work will include petition drives, public speeches, distribution of literature and event attendance and more. We are working to build a law referral library and engage members of the legal profession who may be interested in helping us with this fight.
Our efforts along with our director's Tosh Foundation project and Tribute Album (also a charitable cause) had been featured by over 200 publications worldwide including CNN Headline News, ABC World News, USA Today, Rolling Stone, and several times by MTV and VH1. Over 500 publications worldwide have featured the charities efforts.
Instruments for the Youth's efforts had been praised by Nelson Mandela, The Prime Minister of Canada and the Prime Minister of Trinidad.
Instruments for the Youth originally was started with the sole mission to provide free musical instruments and music lessons to underprivileged and impoverished children.
However, our organization had extended its efforts to include arranging celebrity visits to children's hospitals and also providing school books, supplies, toys, and clothing to underprivileged children and families. Plans are also being considered for a future one week camp for needy children featuring celebrities as camp counselors.
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HATS OFF
to two supporters of our charity
KISS
& SILVERTONE
Paul Stanley of KISS, in conjunction with Silvertone guitars (both supporters of our charity) donated an autographed Silvertone "Apocalypse" model guitar for David Dingman, who is a child currently in remission from cancer.
As a huge fan of KISS, Dingman was genuinely surprised when the band showed up on the Ellen DeGeneres show, to present him with this one of a kind autographed guitar.
"We are all capable in our own way of making such a difference for those in need or less fortunate than us." Paul Stanley states, "We should all remember, it takes so little to do so much for so many".
THANK YOU KISS AND SILVERTONE !
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LOOK WHO
SUPPORTS OUR EFFORTS
- OUR SUPPORTERS INCLUDE -
KEITH RICHARDS BILLY JOEL
PAUL STANLEY (KISS) CHRISTINA AGUILERA
NO DOUBT THE TONIGHT SHOW
MICHELLE BRANCH GLADYS KNIGHT
THIRD EYE BLIND CHRISSIE HYNDES
BUSH C.F. MARTIN GUITARS
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD JOHNNY WINTER
POLLSTAR AHEAD DRUMSTICKS
CHARLIE DANIELS MUSICIANS FRIEND
NELSON MANDELA PAUL ANKA
SHURE U.S. BEHRINGER
PEAVEY SILVERTONE
ERNIE BALL SIT STRINGS
BACKSTREET BOYS WYNONNA
JIMMY BUFFETT JOHN KAY (STEPPENWOLF)
JOSE CARRERAS TOM JONES
VINCE GILL AMY GRANT
JAZZIZ MAGAZINE SEAL
QUINCY JONES CRYSTAL GAYLE
TONY IOMMI LES CLAYPOOL
CONQUEST CABLES PICKWORLD
CLIVE BARKER RALPH TOWNER
JEAN CHRE'TIEN BRUCE KULICK
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS CD BABY
MID EAST MFG. ALBUM NETWORK
JIMMY McGRIFF GREYHOUSE PUBLISHING
VELVET REVOLVER JOHN TESH
J. MASCIS HARVARD UNIVERSITY
BUDDY RICE DANICA PATRICK
MINARDI F1 RACING PENSKE RACING
RICHARD PETTY ALEX JOB RACING
ROUSH RACING AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
PANOZ MOTORSPORTS SAM HORNISH JR.
GIANCARLO FISICHELLA TEAM RAHAL
NASCAR ROAD ATLANTA
HAGERTY INSURANCE MECHANIX WEAR
JOHNNY O'CONNELL TEAM BUCKNUM RACING
F1 MARKETING SPEEDGEAR.COM
TS RACING CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS
MASSEY AUTOMOTIVE GREG BIFFLE
MICHAEL WALTRIP RAHAL/LETTERMAN RACING
MARK MARTIN MATT KENSETH
SAUBER MOTORSPORT CORVETTE RACING
FELIPE MASSA RYAN NEWMAN
RUSTY WALLACE HELIO CASTRONEVES
ACEMCO MOTORSPORTS TERRY BORCHELLER
LANIER NAT'L SPEEDWAY ATLANTA DRAGWAY
SENOIA SPEEDWAY FERNANDEZ RACING
RYAN HUNTER-REAY HERDEZ COMPETITION
FLASHBACK MOTORWORKS McMICHAEL MOTORSPORT
SPORTS CAR MARKET SHELTERWORKZ
AUTO EVENTS MAGAZINE OPM AUTOSPORTS
GEORGIA ROAD RACERS SUPER1 RV
CHUCK BECK MOTORSPORTS STAR TIME ENT.
BBS L&T MFG.
MICHELIN GMP
WD-40 CRANE CAMS
KERRY EARNHARDT KENNY WALLACE
THIERRY BOUTSEN DALE EARNHARDT INC
FIRESTONE EDELBROCK
JUAN PABLO MONTOYA AUTOZONE
CARRERA TOYS AUTO METER
WORLD CLASS MOTORING MICHAEL ANDRETTI
HEMELGARN RACING PAUL DANA
MISHAEL ABBOTT JIMMY KITE
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IFTY Founder and Director, Michael Malott's, 4-year-old autistic son has successfully released his first major children's book. The book features the Harvard University football team and coaching staff and chronicles the boy's experience as the team's water boy last year. Zach's dad, a law school graduate, has been working as a tutor in law studies for many Harvard law students. The books release made national news, and the book is available at finer book stores everywhere, including Barnes & Noble, Border's, or order directly through Amazon.com
Zachary has also been featured in the news for his remarkable painting ability. Often compared by experts and critics alike to American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock.
CLICK HERE for more information on Zachary Malott's children's book and paintings.
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Instruments for the Youth
will be getting further involved in combating child abuse
and protecting children's rights, and will be launching a new
division devoted exclusively to this cause and involved in making
new laws to protect children.
If you are interested in being involved in this work,
please contact us
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We need more celebrities to visit Children's Hospitals
in a variety of cities
please email
us if interested in helping to make a
difference for a bunch of wonderful children
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OUR GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RELEASE FEATURING
Andy Summers of The Police
Craig Chaquico of Jefferson Starship
Alex Skolnick of Testament
Mark Egan of The Pat Metheny Group
Poncho Sanchez
Gumbi Ortiz of Miles Davis
Ernie Watts of Rolling Stone's fame
and others
AND VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO
SPECIAL
LIMITED EDITION RELEASE
Congrads to Pat Martino for winning a Grammy Award for the song featured on our compilation CD
"Impressions In Jazz Major"
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER FOR
"Best Jazz Instrumental"
THE ONLY CD OWNED
BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE
2008 HARVARD FOOTBALL TEAM
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ATLANTA CLASSIC & EXOTIC AUTO SHOW
This event was held to promote IFTY and was held April 2nd & 3rd and
overall was a huge success.
Our event featured all types of vehicles including a whole area devoted specifically
to racing. Vehicles of interest included a James Bond movie car, land speed
record vehicle and much more.
PANOZ FOUNDER, DAN PANOZ (Left) being awarded with our
"Man of the Year Award" by Director, Reverend Michael Malott
We'd like to thank all our special guests and those who participated in these first two events and we look forward to seeing you again in the future
DANIEL PANOZ PANOZ AUTO DEVELOPMENT
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES MICHELIN
PANOZ MOTORSPORTS ROAD ATLANTA
HAGERTY INSURANCE MECHANIX WEAR
JOHNNY O'CONNELL TEAM BUCKNUM RACING
F1 MARKETING SPEEDGEAR.COM
CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS McMICHAEL MOTORSPORT
CORVETTE RACING SUPER1 RV
TERRY BORCHELLER PANOZ RACING SCHOOL
LANIER NAT'L SPEEDWAY ATLANTADRAGWAY
SENOIA SPEEDWAY SHELTERWORKZ
FLASHBACK MOTORWORKS OPM AUTOSPORTS
SPORTS CAR MARKET BBS
AUTO EVENTS MAGAZINE CRANE CAMS
GEORGIA ROAD RACERS GMP
CHUCK BECK MOTORSPORTS WD-40
ROAD ATLANTA MOTO GUZZI / APRILLA
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YOUR OLD INSTRUMENTS CAN CHANGE
A CHILD'S LIFE
Do you have an old musical instrument sitting around and collecting dust? Taking up space in your attic? Crammed away in your garage?
Instruments for the Youth can turn your old instruments into refurbished dreams for underprivileged children. If you have an instrument you would like to donate, contact us and we'll still put it in the hands of a needy child.
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Do you know an underprivileged child, who you feel could benefit from our efforts? If so, please contact us and let us know.
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To Contact Instruments for the Youth Directly
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