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Get in the Game is coming!

Playworks will rock (and paper, and scissor) San Francisco’s Terra Gallery
on June 1, 2013
with our fifth annual celebration of the tremendous power of play.

RECEPTION 5:30-7:30PM
We’ll enjoy music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and games:
Play hoops in heels, foursquare in formal wear, switch in a suit, and more!

DINNER 7:30-9PM
Honoring three individuals who are helping to make healthy, inclusive play a part of every child’s life.

For more information or to purchase tickets by phone or email, please contact Daisy Ruiz at druiz@playworks.org or 510.842.7222.

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Playworks founder and CEO Jill Vialet (left) shares a smile with Arizona Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (center), who co-hosted 2012’s Get in the Game dinner, and 24 Hour Fitness VP and Playworks National board chair Randy Drake (right).	Lively competition among guests at the hoops station produces big smiles all around.
Cocktails and good company also produce big smiles.	2012’s Most Playful CEO Stu Snyder of Cartoon Network (right) celebrates his award with guests at dinner.

View the videos below to meet our 2012 honorees.

After a nationwide search, Cartoon Network executive Stuart Snyder was named the 2012 Most Playful CEO. From his oversized tricycle, to the daily gong that celebrates ratings success, Stu embodies the culture of play that leads to workplaces success. “I'm a believer of leading by play,” says Stu. “We're all teammates. Playing, having fun and laughing together improves our work ethic.”

Principal Josette Buendia of Bennett Elementary in Southwest Detroit was named the 2012 Most Valuable Principal. “We need to care about fun and play, because children need to love being here at school,” she says. “We are primarily about education and critical thinking, but kids need laughter and play to be happy, burn energy and learn life skills.”

Playworks' 2012 Rookie of the Year hails from Montezuma Elementary in Albuquerque. Amanda Padilla combines her background in Special Education with her love of coaching to create a healthy, inclusive environment for every student every day. “I believe that everyone has an ability to play," she says. "The kids just need one person to come and show them that everyone can play together.”