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DONATE TODAY! ​ABOVE .500 feels the need to create a benevolent community and society through the virtue of giving back. Many organizations give clients Gifts or other Tokens of Appreciation, thanking them for their contribution and support. However, we feel the best gift that can be given, is that of charity. We are privileged with this opportunity of satisfaction, reputation and great joy. Contributions are not a requirement, simply a gift! DONATE TODAY! ​We make a living by what we get, and we make a life by what we give

ABOVE .50O EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS 4th Annual Ignite the Culture Charity Basketball Game When July 18-20, 2024 PM Est Where Miramar, FL COMING SOON! andre drummond.jpeg ARSONAL DA REBEL.jpeg ERICKSON HAMMER.jpeg LA TRUTH.jpeg KERVO DOLO.jpeg NICK NACK PATTIWHACK.PNG ROBB BANKS.jpeg TERRELL OWENS.jpeg TABIUS TATE.jpeg KYSRE GONDREZICK.png JAMAD 2.png GOALDEN CHYLD.png BROTHER BEN X.png ISO KENNY.png JR RIVERA.png KEITH WALLACE.png andre drummond.jpeg ARSONAL DA REBEL.jpeg ERICKSON HAMMER.jpeg LA TRUTH.jpeg KERVO DOLO.jpeg NICK NACK PATTIWHACK.PNG ROBB BANKS.jpeg TERRELL OWENS.jpeg TABIUS TATE.jpeg KYSRE GONDREZICK.png JAMAD 2.png GOALDEN CHYLD.png BROTHER BEN X.png ISO KENNY.png JR RIVERA.png KEITH WALLACE.png Check out some of ABOVE .500 's past events! 1/1 IGNITE THE CULTURE CELEBRITY CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME - 2023 Blanche Ely High School Pompano Beach, FL On July 20, 2023, we held our 3nd Annual Celebrity Basketball Game. We began the event with a panel on mental health and school and ended with an exciting celebrity basketball game that went into overtime. Ignite the Culture is a charity event featuring a celebrity basketball game, a rap cypher, and an awards presentation. Our games has featured current and former NFL, NBA, & MLB players, music stars, actors and actresses and more who come together to raise money for great causes. 1/1 IGNITE THE CULTURE CELEBRITY CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME - 2022 Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL On July 21, 2022, we held our 2nd Annual Celebrity Basketball Game. Ignite the Culture is a charity event featuring a celebrity basketball game, a rap cypher, and an awards presentation. Our games has featured current and former NFL, NBA, & MLB players, music stars, actors and actresses and more who come together to raise money for great causes. 1/1 IGNITE THE CULTURE CELEBRITY CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME - 2021 Private Location Private Location On July 22nd, 2021, rapper NLE Choppa and friends gathered for an evening of positivity at a private location in Miami. The 8x platinum artist hosted a PPV Celebrity basketball game to benefit the Above .500 Foundation. This exclusive event featured a handful of celebrity guests such as Fredo Bang, Spotemgottem, Sada Baby and more and included a Pre-Game show that highlighted the participants positive work in the community, a halftime rap cypher, and an awards presentation. 1/1 RESHAD JONES CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME Washington High School Atlanta, GA Miami Dolphins star Reshad Jones went back to where it all started, Washington High School in Atlanta, GA. The NFL Pro Bowler donated $5,000 for new school uniforms and gave away t-shirts, memorabilia and more to the fans in attendance. Mr. Jones had his jersey retired and right after hosted a celebrity basketball game that had notable Atlanta stars such as Rich Homie Quan, Lil Scrappy and more. 1/1 MEET & GREET W/ DEE GORDON Miami Marlins Game Miami, FL The 2x All- Star Dee Gordon donated his time for charity and met with fans before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans enjoyed the game as Dee Gordon made the game-saving catch and the game winning RBI in the 11th inning. 1/1 DREAM RALLY Horace Mann Middle School Miami, FL Philadelphia Eagles star Nolan Caroll surprised the students at Horace Mann Middle School. Power 96's own DJ Fergie played some positive music and guest speakers Vanessa Walker, Celebrity Chef Danie and Jasmine Stafford shared their experiences. CEO, Brawley hosted the event as they gave out autograph memorabilia, a pair of $50 Foot Locker gift cards and pens, pencils and notebooks for the students in attendance. 1/1 CHRIS DUFFY'S 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME Jay Bergman Field, at UCF Orlando, FL The 2nd annual charity game included familiar faces in MLB All-Stars, Dee Gordon and David Eckstein, as well as UCF legends Daunte Culpepper and Blake Bortles. The event raised money for the boys and girls club. 1/1 BRANDON GIBSON'S MADDEN CHALLENGE Best Buy Store 558 Aventura, FL Miami Dolphins star Brandon Gibson hosted a Madden Challenge for charity. Best Buy customers played for prizes and games that included a PS4. Fans got to meet and greet Gibson, participate in a silent auction and raffles and watch as participants play Madden 15. 1/1 JIMMY WILSON'S CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME Baseball Field at Florida International University Miami, FL The Miami Dolphins alongside other celebs competed in a friendly softball charity game at the FIU Baseball Field. The event began with a home run derby (won by Jason Fox) and ended with a waterballoon fight. Fans got to meet and greet the players, participate in a silent auction and heard an inspirational story from Scleroderma Survivor, Jessica Massengale. 1/1 FCAT DREAM RALLY Meadow Woods Middle School Orlando, FL Founder/CEO of Above .500, Brawley, First Team All-American Baseball Player, Chris Duffy, UCF Football Champion, Sean Maag, Orlando's hottest promoter, H-Dot and hottest DJ in town, DJ Malachi: all Meadow Woods Alumni, came back 12 years later to prepare the students for the FCAT. The Above .500 team gave away prizes, danced with the students, and emphasized the importance of never giving up and working hard for what they want. 1/1 CHRIS DUFFY CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME Jay Bergman Field at University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Celebrities and their fans gathered together at the Jay Bergman Field at UCF to attend Chris Duffy's Annual Hit & Run Celebrity Softball Game. The charity event hosted by Above .500 brought the Central Florida community together to enjoy music, food, and entertainment. Proceeds benefited Above .500 and the Jackie Robinson Program. Special guests included World Series MVP and 2x All-Star David Eckstein, former Orlando Magic players Bo Outlaw and Nick Anderson, Marquis Daniels, Kevin Smith, and many more! 1/1 ​FCAT DREAM RALLY MLK Community Center Hollywood, FL Students from different schools got together for this FCAT Dream Rally at the Martin Luther King Community Center in Hollywood, FL. Hosted by Felisha Monet from 99 Jamz, the students enjoyed the step show, the marching band and dancing. Burnie from the Miami Heat made an appearance as the children won prizes and listened to encouraging words before their upcoming FCAT.

SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS ABOVE .500 would like to formally thank each and every one of our current sponsors, supporters and friends. Each and every one of these organizations have contributed somehow or someway ; and for that, we at ABOVE .500 are eternally grateful! We look forward to adding and working with new organizations in the future. Want to become an Above .500 sponsor ? SEND US AN EMAIL

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TALENT Take a look at some of the talent we've worked with: RESHAD JONES Former NFL Safety for the Miami Dolphins ROBBY ANDERSON NFL Wide Receiver for the Carolina Panthers NLE CHOPPA Platinum Recording Artist ODELL BECKHAM JR. NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver for the Los Angeles Rams DEE GORDON MLB Second Baseman for the Washington Nationals JARVIS LANDRY NFL Wide Receiver for the New Orleans Saints BRANDON GIBSON Former NFL Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins MIKE POUNCEY Former NFL Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers

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2ND ANNUAL CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME JULY 21, 2022 CLICK HERE 2 NLE Choppa Ignite the Culture NLE Choppa Ignite the Culture 1/27 ​STAYIN' ABOVE .500 OUR MISSION To encourage young people of all ages to Live Positive, Persevere & Keep Their Dreams Alive DONATE | CHARACTER ​ OVER ​ TALENT​ Are you ABOVE .500? By visiting this site you agree to this personal pledge : I understand we are all born with unlimited potential simply awaiting self-realization. I accept that my thoughts and perception formulates my reality therefore I give no person the power to define me or corrupt my peaceful mind with negativity. I vow to never give up and maintain a positive state of mind while pursuing my dreams. I was created for a perfect purpose and no matter how many times I have fallen, that purpose I will fulfill . SUPPORT THE CHILDREN LEARN MORE ​ QUESTIONS ? JUST ASK .​ ​ GET SOCIAL ! ​ ​(305) ​​​409-0327 - OR - Your details were sent successfully! Send FOLLOW US @ABOVE500

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRAWLEY Executive Director FOUNDER/CEO Brawley launched Above .500 to offer students at risk youth access to positive mentorship with professional athletes through various platforms such as “Dream Rallies” and community events. To date, Brawley has produced over 50 events and campaigns and partnered with over 100 professional athletes and celebrities. Brawley later launched Above .500 Agency, where he signed, NFL player Reshad Jones to a marketing deal and assisted him with being named a 2x ProBowler. With positive mentorship and marketing skills Reshad, was voted Team Captain, and was often trending online. Brawley launched Above .500 Productions to create and promote positive content that cultivate awareness and action that lead to a better future for our youth in underserved communities. EUGENA ANDERSON Board of Director VICE PRESIDENT Eugena joined the Above .500 family as the VP of Operations in 2014. She says she immediately fell in love with the organization; for what it is, what it represents and the lives that are touched by the services that are provided. A native of Southern California, Eugena moved to Florida where she earned a BA in Accounting and her MBA from Florida A&M University. Here in South Florida, Eugena is a proud active member of the FAMU Broward County Alumni Chapter as well as the Zeta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Eugena volunteers all throughout the South Florida through the Miami Dolphins Special Teams and is blessed to be of service to ALL mankind. In Memory of DIANE VALEK Board of Director ADVISOR/MENTOR Diane has almost 20 years of experience as the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation in Georgia and New York. She brings expertise and mentorship that ranges from fundraising, and board development to grant wrtiting and strategic planning. Diane's resume speaks for itself, after taking over the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Georgia, she quickly turned it around, and was honored with the Outstanding Community of the Year Award by America's Charities. RONNIE RICHARDSON Board of Director DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Ronnie’s’ passion for sports helped him escape the inner-city troubles that plagued his world. Once breaking through and learning that his situations were part of life, he gained a desire to tell his story and work with the youth. Some of his major influences are his parents, and Wanda and Vincente Cruz. Ronnie Richardson lives in Eagle Lake, FL when he is not in season with the San Diego Padres. ABRAHAM ACAY Board of Director VP OF MARKETING Abe was born in La Habana, Cuba to Sara and Pedro Acay. After receiving political asylum his family relocated to Miami, FL where he excelled academically and artistically. He began performing throughout the city imitating Michael Jackson on popular Latin Variety/Talk Shows like Christina and Sabado Gigante. After his first musical, "Tropical Passion" at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, he enrolled in the Magnet Arts program from Rainbow Park Elementary, to Norland Middle, and studied Theatre and Dance for ten years. Abe implements his ideas for the organization and helps with the marketing and event coordinating. He currently resides in Los Angelas, California and is pursuing his modeling and acting career. JIMMY WILSON Board of Director DIRECTOR Jimmy is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Montana. KEITH WALLACE Board of Director DIRECTOR Keith Wallace formally known as, FK (Full Klip) was born and raised in the heart of Miami, FL. Keith credits his unique personal experience and upbringing as one of the main reasons he raps with purpose. Keith doesn’t swear in his music and chooses not to promote black on black violence, drinking, nor smoking, and instead raps about the gritty realities and everyday struggles in the hood, as well the progression of minorities. At the age of fourteen, Keith was tried and sentenced as an adult for a crime he did not commit. After 6 years in prison, Keith was released only to get caught up in the streets. After surviving multiple shootouts, being acquitted of murder and even surviving a gunshot would to the neck, it was time to change his life around. Committing to a positive life and promising to only do positive music, Keith has racked up tens of millions of views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The impact in his music did not go unnoticed as Keith won Osky’s Artist of the Year in Miami in 2017. Since, Keith has received mainstream notoriety from various celebrities and has collaborated and even opened up shows for artists such as Boosie, Fabulous, Fat Joe, Scarface, Lil Durk, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy and more.

Q & A An interview with the Founder/CEO - BRAWLEY How is Brawley? ​I'm extremely blessed and favored by the creator of the universe. What is ABOVE .500? In the sports world, a teams winning percentage is determined by how many games are won divided by how many games were played. Being ABOVE .500 conveys a team has more wins than losses. In life, we sometimes take more losses than wins, but our obstacles cannot be a factor in our path to success. We have to learn to accept our losses and realize even if you're on a losing streak you can still end up a champion. That being said, ABOVE .500 is an up and coming non-profit organization for our young boys and girls. We organize special events at our local schools to inject the concept of believing and not giving up, thru the principles of sports. When did you first envision such a dream? I had an epiphany. I was going thru some of the hardest times of my life. I felt like giving up...I practically did. I put everything into Gods hands and started thinking positive at a level of extrem, where I was believing something was going to happen without having a clue on how or when it was going to happen. This is when I discovered the power of Faith. As my faith got stronger my dreams and goals got bigger. How has your life been shaped in motivating such a desire to reach out? I grew up like any other minority in the US, parents were immigrants with no college education just trying to make a living. Somewhere along our early years, the majority of us were taught to settle and at some point we get in that comfort zone. Without a mentor its harder to get out of that mentality, we stop dreaming and start aiming low. Its time to open up our third eyes and aim high without fear of failing. Where do you wish to take Above .500 over the next 12 months? Our goal right now is to schedule more rally’s and events at local schools. Our eventual goal consists of nationwide conventions, amateur leagues and a unique personal service we call “Vitality Confidants” which are certified mentors/ life coaches that guide you mentally, financially and spiritually. What needs to happen for you to get there? To continue this momentum, I have to continue to stay on this frequency and by that I mean keeping this positive energy. We’re building the right team who believe in the same vision and has the same passion and optimism. But most importantly the thought alone of believing that I will get there will get me there. Who are the partners you wish to reach in collaboration with Above .500? I definitely see myself working with the Boys and Girls Club, AAU, and NBA, MLB, NFL, NCAA. Really, with anybody and everybody, we build and connect. If Above .500 can just touch one individual right now who would it be and why? I would like to touch that one individual who had huge dreams and were told that they were too “big” and to think more “realistic”. They were fooled into thinking that they don’t have an opportunity to accomplish whatever it is they wanted regardless of how “crazy” it may sound. I want them to aim high. Who has been the most influential person in your life and why? Jalen James Acosta. He is the one who opened the door for my way of thinking, he showed me the law of attraction and opened my “third eye”. He conditioned my mind and taught me that even the words impossible says “IM POSSIBLE” . Whatever it is that you want to do you can do, and you start by visioning it, the more you vision the more you believe, and from belief comes confidence, once you build that level of confidence that you can do it, you simply go after it and get it done. What don’t we know about Brawley Sanchez that you would want the world to know? I just want everyone to know how powerful our mind is, whatever we believe is true, so I want people to believe they can do whatever they desire.

WHAT WE DO CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS! Above .500 orchestrates dynamic cultural events, youth initiatives, and social advocacy campaigns aimed at empowering communities and fostering positive change. Through impactful programming and collaborative partnerships, they provide platforms for artists, activists, and community members to amplify their voices, inspire collective action, and drive meaningful impact in their communities. With a commitment to inclusivity and social justice, Above .500 Inc. strives to elevate consciousness, promote resilience, and cultivate a brighter future for all. Take a look at what we do and how we do it : ONLY THOSE WHO DARE TO FAIL GREATLY CAN EVER ACHIEVE GREATLY - Robert F. Kennedy

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ABOVE .500 Celebrating 10 Years of Community Service WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO Up OUR MISSION : To encourage young people of all ages to Live Positive , Persevere & Keep Their Dreams Alive Mission Take a look at how we do it : LEARN MORE CHARACTER OVER TALENT Are you ABOVE .500 ? By visiting this site you agree to this personal pledge : I understand we are all born with unlimited potential simply awaiting self-realization. I accept that my thoughts and perception formulates my reality therefore I give no person the power to define me or corrupt my peaceful mind with negativity. I vow to never give up and maintain a positive state of mind while pursuing my dreams. I was created for a perfect purpose and no matter how many times I have fallen, that purpose I will fulfill . LEARN MORE