Harlem Globetrotters To Fight Bullying

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will aim to prevent bullying in local schools as they bring their “ABCs of Bullying Prevention” program to multiple schools on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 in anticipation of their upcoming shows in the Philadelphia region.

The program was created to impact schools and communities around the world. It was designed in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence (NCSV).

The ABCs stand for Action, Bravery, and Compassion. The program targets children between the ages 6-12 years old. Chris “Handles” Franklin of the Globetrotters, will teach the students to use the ABCs on a daily basis for the prevention of violence and bullying. Portions of the presentation are interactive between the students and “Handles,” as the children will have the chance to learn some of the Globetrotter ball handling techniques.

The Globetrotters will bring “The ABCs of Bullying Prevention” to nearly 400 schools and youth centers as part of their 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour, celebrating the team’s 88th consecutive year. The visits for the Greater Philadelphia area are as follows:

Tuesday, November 12Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 2600 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA (8:15 a.m.)

Russell C. Struble Elementary, 4300 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA (1:30 PM)       

Wednesday, November 13

First Philadelphia Prep Charter, 4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA (8:45 a.m.)

Rolling Hills Elementary School, 340 Middle Holland Rd, Southampton, PA (10:15 a.m.)

Pope John Paul II Regional School, 11 S Sunset Rd, Willingboro, NJ (1:30 p.m.)

The Benjamin Banneker Prep Charter School, 110 Buckingham Dr, Willingboro, NJ (2:30 p.m.)

The Harlem Globetrotters visit the Philadelphia region for five games, including stops at the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m., Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey on Saturday March 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, March 9 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.