Teddy Atlas Gears up for the 85th Annual Golden Gloves
Feb 13th
In 1926, Paul Gallico, a former sports editor of the Daily News, suggested an amateur boxing tournament to the founder of the publication. As Gallico outlined his ideas, “The Golden Gloves” came to fruition. One year later, on March 28, 1927, the Golden Gloves championships were determined in an all new Madison Square Garden.
40 years later, the 1968 finals sold out producing a crowd of 19,848 fans cheering on as Davey Vasquez sealed the 118-pound open championship. As the tournament headed into a new millennium, it only gained momentum as Mark Breland and the 1984 Olympics renewed the romance of boxing and its fans.
As the next Olympic games approached, the Golden Gloves went through the some changes. One of the changes made required judges to score bouts using a computer. Another of the changes shortened each round by 1 minute and added a 4th round in all open-class bouts. These changes were approved by USA Boxing in accordance with the international rules that would be used in the 2002 Olympics. The Golden Gloves as we know it today has under gone additional changes as the sport has developed.
The Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation is proud to host a New York Golden Gloves amateur boxing show each year. The proceeds from the event go directly to the foundation. This year, the 85th Annual Golden Gloves will take place on Tuesday, March 13th at Petrides School, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., first bout is at 8:00 p.m. The winners of the evening’s bouts will advance to the championships at Madison Square Garden.
The event, rich in boxing history, showcases some of the area’s rising stars in the sport of boxing. Before the first bell, there is a private cocktail party for VIP ticket holders including many of the Atlas Foundation’s celebrity supporters. In addition, there are raffles and prizes to raise funds for the Foundation. “Sugar” Ray Robinson, Jose Torres, Riddick Bowe, Floyd Patterson, Emile Griffith, Iran Barkley and Mark Breland are just a few of the boxing legends that have made the New York Golden Gloves one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in the country. The night provides a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the young athletes who will go on to become Olympians and World Champions as well as help a cause that is so rooted in the sport of boxing.
The Atlas Foundation is honored to help those in need as well as keep children in New York City focused on a positive thing like boxing, get them moving and get them inspired. “Like” the Atlas Foundation on Facebook for more great events, updates on the boxing world and to donate to the foundation. You can also Follow us on Twitter to be a part of our conversation!
15th Annual “Teddy” Dinner Make a Big Impact
Jan 3rd
On November 17, 2011, the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation held the 15th Annual “Teddy” Dinner at Nicotra’s Ballroom in Staten Island. The evening was a star studded event with appearances by celebrities, athletes and beneficiaries of the foundation.
Beginning with cocktail hour, guests mingled with celebrities including Willem Dafoe, Brandon Jacobs, Amani Toomer, Gerry Cooney and Danny Aiello! During cocktail hour, guests also got a chance to bid on some amazing items in the silent auction including autographed guitars and photos by legendary musicians, athletes and actors!
Once the dinner began, the celebrities were introduced and guests were served a wonderfully delicious dinner prepared by Nicotra’s Ballroom chefs! During the dinner Teddy Atlas spoke on the importance of his foundation; “You’re the driving force behind us. You allow us to go into so many people’s lives and help people that desperately need help. Maybe you’re in a situation in life where you have something difficult. You’ve been dealt maybe a tough hand.”
The Atlas Foundation is pleased to announce that the dinner raised approximately $120,000 to go directly towards helping children and families in dire need of financial and medical assistance. 
Shortly after the dinner, the foundation went right to work for the annual Thanksgiving dinner drive giving away about 700 turkeys to families in need. The Christmas toy drive followed shortly after giving away 3,000 toys to 14 different public schools and organizations for children in need.
It is imperative for the foundation that supporters like you continue to do so throughout the year. To make a donation of any size, visit the Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation online, or visit our Facebook page! No matter the cause, without the supporters, we would not be able to reach the lives that we do.
Making a Difference at the 15th Annual “Teddy” Dinner
Oct 27th
The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation is a community service organization that provides 
financial, legal and emotional support to those in need, paying special attention to the needs of children. The organization was founded in 1997 by boxing trainer and commentator, Teddy Atlas. Founded in the spirit of Dr. Atlas, his father, who provided free medical care to those who were not able to afford proper care and made house calls to his patients until he was 80 years old, the Foundation has attempted since its inception to come to the aid of those less fortunate. Often, those in these very difficult situations would have otherwise fallen between the cracks.
The organization annually teams with several celebrity athletes and entertainment celebrities including Bill Parcells, Chad Pennington, John McEnroe, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Pete Rose, Chris Noth, Danny Aiello and Steven Baldwin. The annual “Teddy” Dinner, which happens to be the single largest source of the Foundation’s donations, hosts more than one thousand supporters.
This year the dinner will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island. A Cocktail Reception will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 8 p.m. Guests will receive an open bar all night. Proceeds from the tickets for the dinner as well as any money raised during the event will go towards making a difference in the lives of countless children and families. To see some of the families impacted by the foundation, visit The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation’s website.
Inspiration comes by way of seeing the strength and hope in another. The lives impacted by the Atlas Foundation become inspiration for those around them as well as those who helped to make a difference in that person’s life and for those who remain in need. The smallest donation, that only takes moments to make, can literally change someone’s life.
To make a donation, or for more information on the organization visit the website or “Like” the Facebook page. To purchase tickets for the “Teddy” Dinner call 718-980-7037
