Park West Foundation honors anti-violence activist and youth mentor Weusi Olusola
Detroit Pistons, George Blaha and others to participate in tribute/fundraising event to assist with cancer treatment

SOUTHFIELD, MI, March 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Park West Foundation (www.parkwestfoundation.com), a not-for-profit organization founded by Albert and Mitsie Scaglione, owners of the Park West Gallery (www.parkwestgallery.com), is presenting a lifetime achievement award to Weusi Olusola, a youth mentor and anti-violence activist who is fighting cancer. Olusola, paralyzed following a drive-by shooting at the age of 16, has become a leading community figure in helping to educate young people about living a violence-free life.

Olusola has devoted his adult life to helping young people - speaking to thousands
of youth across the United States about the dangers of gun violence. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in December 2008.

Mitsie Scaglione, executive director of Park West Foundation, said, "The courageous and determined efforts of Weusi Olusola on behalf of young people in danger is an inspiration to us all. His efforts have directly helped hundreds, if not thousands, of lives."

Albert Scaglione, founder and CEO of Park West Gallery, said, "The Park West Foundation was established to assist young people in need. Weusi Olusola has dedicated his life to that mission and we are proud to recognize the extraordinary contribution he is making to our community."

The tribute to Olusola will take place on Saturday, March 7th at 4 p.m. at Park West Gallery, 29469 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, Mich. Participants include Detroit Pistons; George Blaha, Pistons'play-by-play announcer; and, other community leaders.

RSVPs must be received by Monday, March 2nd. For more information, visit the Park West Foundation website at www.parkwestfoundation.com.

A large exhibit of the work of Detroit artist Marcus Glenn will be featured at the tribute event.

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