Now Or Never
Through basketball, music, fashion and most importantly, real-life lessons learned and shared from NBA stars and industry professionals, this event brings people together from all walks of life to experience a fun-filled weekend of endless activities and entertainment.
It's a rare opportunity to learn from professionals, in many different fields, how life can be shaped to fulfill your goals.
Come to this event. See for yourself. Watch. Listen. Have Fun & Hang With Us!
About the Michael Redd Foundation
The purpose of the Foundation is to promote physical, mental and spiritual health. The Foundation's specific goals are to:
- Promote the holistic development of all people
- Educate and develop youth and young adults to succeed
- Promote racial and denominational reconciliation
"Now or Never '08" is the Foundation's signature event and best reflects Michael & Achea's philosophy and core values.
To say that Michael and Achea Redd are passionate about their Foundation's mission and work is like saying Michael has been a decent NBA player for the Milwaukee Bucks or Achea is simply an average vocalist and educator. Indeed, it is an understatement.
Michael Redd acknowledges that athletic achievements alone can only take a person so far in life. Achieving a balanced, realistic and productive life that is based on faith, and helping others, defines true success in life.
Redd, a star basketball player for the OSU Buckeyes, a dominating force within the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks, and 2008 basketball Olympian created the Michael Redd Foundation with his wife, Achea, an accomplished national vocalist and educator to many in the Columbus, Ohio educational system. Their desire is to be an instrument of hope and change for youth and young adults. Michael firmly believes "that being a good athlete is simply not enough, but taking the time to make a difference in someone's life, now that is being a true all star."
Residents of central Ohio, the pair formed the Foundation in order to advocate holistic changes in the lives of people they can reach by promoting physical, mental and spiritual health. This is achieved through events and outreach efforts that the Foundation conducts throughout the year - most of which have a close bond with faith based principals.