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October 11 in Palm Springs Boo2Bullying Presents Third Annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” 

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Saturday, October 11 – National Coming Out Day — in Palm Springs
Boo2Bullying Presents Third Annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb”

Free Community Wellness Festival and Celebrity Kickball Tournament:

Steve Knill of “The Voice” Fame to Perform the National Anthem

3 October 2025 – Palm Springs, CA: Boo2Bullying is back in Palm Springs with its super-powered third annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” community wellness festival, Saturday, October 11 from 4pm – 7pm at Power Stadium in Sunrise Park (1901 E. Baristo Road). The nonprofit, nationally recognized for its outreach, mentoring, inspiration, and suicide prevention programs, will once again transform National Coming Out Day into a celebration of inclusion, resilience, and community strength.

The day will culminate in a celebrity kickball game at 6pm, pitting Team Palm Springs against Team Coachella. This year’s rosters feature business leaders, artists, athletes, and advocates from across the Coachella Valley and beyond.

Launching the event in star-spangled style will be Palm Springs’ own Steve Knill – beloved from Season 17 of The Voice – performing the National Anthem. Music throughout the festival will be curated by DJ Aaron Aldosirio.

“Every child and every family deserves a safe and welcoming environment,” said Dimitri Halkidis, Founder & President of Boo2Bullying. “This event is more than a game – it’s a movement to create communities where kindness and inclusion win every time. And what better day to share this message than October 11: National Coming Out Day.”

Palm Springs Mayor Ron DeHarte praised the event’s impact: “Palm Springs is proud to support Boo2Bullying and this joyful festival. When we stand together against hate, we stand taller as a community — diverse, inclusive, and strong.”

Tara Lazar, Captain of Team Palm Springs, acclaimed chef, restaurateur, hotelier, and philanthropist, underscored the importance of nourishing both body and spirit: “Good food is a right, not a privilege. By bringing F10 Love to this event, we’re making sure families know that health, dignity, and joy are for everyone. Together with Boo2Bullying, we’re feeding both stomachs and souls — and reminding young people that they belong.”

Connie Golds, Captain of Team Coachella, added: “This is about teamwork – not just on the kickball field, but in life. When we work together, we can create safe spaces where everyone belongs.”

From 4pm – 5:30pm, festival-goers can explore wellness booths, community resources, and family activities. Highlights include:

  • The Palm Springs High School Cheer Squad
  • The Mobile Zoo of Southern California with its “Cool Critters” show
  • Free hot dogs, nachos, icy lemonade, and more courtesy of sponsors and partners
  • F10 Love’s food truck “Frankie,” designed by Palm Springs artist Aaron Hansen, bringing fresh, sustainable meals directly to the community

At 6:00pm, the kickball showdown begins:

Teams & Celebrity Players

Team Palm Springs (Captain: Tara Lazar)
David White (P.S. Chamber of Commerce), Brittne Watson (P.S. Chamber of Commerce), Tara Lazar (chef, restaurateur, hotelier, philanthropist), Tony Signoret, Jordan Signoret, Jessica Collins, Dimitri Halkidis (Founder & President, Boo2Bullying), Maya Stojan-Clever (Swiss-born American actress, known for her roles as Tory Ellis on Castle and Kara Palamas on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; B2B Ambassador), Honor Chapman, Jennifer Thompson, Michael Green, Nick Chinlund: American actor, The Chose, The Godfather of Harlem, Con Air.

Team Coachella (Captain: Connie Golds)
Connie Golds, Debra Ann Mumm, Brice Williamson, Brady Williamson, Eddie Aguilar, Calista Vassios, Nikolai Vassios, Alister Hiner, Benji Bautista, Bobbi Chindlund, Todd Clever (American retired rugby union player), Janeshia Adams-Ginyard (American actress, stunt woman, and professional wrestler, best known as Nomble of the Dora Milaje in Marvel’s Black Panther)

Sponsors & Partners

Presenting Sponsors:

  • James MacMillan
  • Bighorn Cares
  • VRTX Lab (official sneaker sponsor for all players)

Additional Sponsors:

  • City of Palm Springs
  • F10 Love
  • Steve Tobin & Johnny Krupa / Grace Helen Spearman Foundation
  • Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center
  • David Perry & Associates, Inc.
  • Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
  • Kid Dangerous
  • The Bianco Group

Community Partners:

  • Boys & Girls Club Palm Springs
  • Palm Springs High School Cheer Squad
  • Transgender Health and Wellness Center
  • College of the Desert
  • Hope & Healing Counseling Services

About Boo2Bullying
Founded in 2011 after founder Dimitri Halkidis lost a close friend to suicide, Boo2Bullying empowers youth and families through outreach, mentoring, education, and community programs. Each year, the nonprofit reaches thousands of young people with tools to build self-esteem, speak up against discrimination, and create inclusive communities free from bullying.

For more information about Boo2Bullying programs, or to schedule an appearance in your school or organization, contact Dimitri Halkidis at (310) 435-8528 / dimitrihalkidis@boo2bullying.org or visit www.boo2bullying.org.

MEDIA: Onsite coverage is strongly encouraged. Interviews available with celebrity players, musical performers, Boo2Bullying leadership, and sponsors. Local TV, radio, and print outlets welcome — advance arrangements can be coordinated.