Li'l Abner Foundation

Kyudo Seminar in Miami
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Li’l Abner Foundation, 11387 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
About the Seminar
The first Kyudo Seminar at Li’l Abner foundation was a great success.
Florida Budokan instructors gave a master class on the steps, etiquette and kata of the art of Samurai archery.
We share below some photos of this event that we hope will be repeated in the month of August, stay tuned.

Demonstrating the Kyudo KATA

Training the Dojo Entrance Etiquette.

Participants Shooting (Makiwara Practice)

Next Seminar, August 2024. Info will be posted soon.

Disney on Wheels 2024
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-03
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DOW 2024 from Daniel Pereira on Vimeo.
The Trip.
The Lil Abner Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Disney On Wheels March 1st to 3rd 2024. We took 45 medically fragile children from Miami Dade and Broward County, to visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom for the 1st time in their lives.
The Story.

On Friday, we left Dolphin Mall Parking Lot, after sharing our first meal with the children, over 100 volunteers, and many of our sponsors. The group was transported in 3 coach buses, ambulances and non-emergency vehicles equipped for wheelchairs, to the Grand Floridian Hotel and Resort at Walt Disney World. There a reception and dinner with Mickey Mouse was waiting for them, the children received gifts and accessories that they would use the next day.

The second day, we visited the Magic Kingdom and needless to say, we have many beautiful stories to share about each child’s experience and their caregivers. Finally, on Sunday morning we had breakfast with the Disney characters at the Grand Floridian Convention Center.

For an instant, stop and look at the images and the reactions will tell the full story. Photo Album available on Li’l Abner Foundation’s Facebook page.

Incoming Trip.
We will be having our 7th Disney on Wheels event from February 28th to March 2nd, 2025, As with any event of this magnitude, we cannot do it alone.
Become a Dream Maker.

We need you to join our sponsors and make a donation to help us make this magical moment happen for another 96 medically fragile children. 100% of your donation will be used to provide adequate medical transport units, medical staff and equipment, police escorts, parent bus transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, park tickets, and other essentials to make this trip possible for these very special children. Like Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say “No donation is too small or too big”.

Testimonials.

“Disney on Wheels did such a great job! They spared no expense in making all the kids happy. I was not expecting the level of accommodation they brought to the table for everyone. It was a flawless trip”. Aloisia’s Dad.

“I wanted to thank in a special way, everyone who was involved in this wonderful excursion, everyone without leaving anyone out, because the truth is they were very kind to all the families. And we had a great time like never I never imagined, my daughter enjoyed it until it surprised me, and that is enough and beautiful. Our Volunteer was Alex and his two children. They helped us without limits, I thank them and I love them. But I want to thank, because I know that this activity took a lot of organization, down to the simplest detail, nothing was missing. Diana for all her work, attention and love with what she does, for all the families. And also to Raul who was in front at all times, who prayed to God before leaving for our destination, so that everything would be in his care. Thank you for choosing us, we are super happy! finaly, to all those who collaborated and supported so that this trip to Disney was up to par and fulfilled the dreams of all the children who always expect something magical. Daliany”

“For days I wanted to write to you and send you our infinite thanks for such a wonderful experience for allowing us to be part of the select group of children who attended Disney on Wheels 2024. For Sebastian the entire trip was magical. He enjoyed every moment and I know they created memorable memories in his mind and heart. Personally, it was a literal journey towards me, it had been years since I connected with my emotions. They have been difficult years, from the spiritual, personal, professional, to the management of interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence. This walk definitely had an impact on me as well. It was a rollercoaster ride. Seeing each of the other dads, seeing each of the other children, took me to another level of understanding and gratitude. Seeing the love and willingness of each one of you, the organizers, volunteers… makes me think that there are still wonderful people in this world, who even without knowing them can have a space in your heart. We have registered all of them, without knowing their names, in our friendly faces identifier, those that you want to continue seeing. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much! and may God continue to shower you with blessings and allow you to continue forming happy smiles of the faces of those of us sometimes have tears in our eyes. Please echo this message to the rest of the group. Kind Regards. Gladys Esber, Mother of Sebastian Duarte”

Would you like to collaborate and be part of those who make the difference?
Your support makes a difference.
2025 Disney on Wheels GoFundMe Campaign.

Follow Disney on Wheels on Facebook and Instagram

Thank you.
On behalf of our special 45 medically fragile children that made the 2024 trip Thank you to our Wonderful 2024 Disney on Wheels Sponsors

Our Sponsors
The following companies generously support the efforts of Li’l Abner Foundation to bring 45 medically fragile children to the Disney on Wheels Annual Trip.

Tittle Sponsor
Mercy Hospital Medical Staff Charity
Presenting Sponsors.
CREI Holdings ,Insurance Nation , National Health Transport – Give Kids the World- L&R Structural

Double Diamond Sponsors
Breakwater Hospitality Group – MV Real Estate Holdings – Pax Services

Diamond Sponsor
Dolphin Mall

Platinum Sponsor
Centennial Bank

Gold Sponsors
Badia Spices – Burgos Lanza Architects- Jose & Vilma Migenis – RamTech – Sunshine Gasoline Distributors

Silver Sponsors.
Ozinga Brothers – Sergio’s Printing

Bronze Sponsors
Comcast – Crescencio & Laura Ruiz – New York Life – Real Estate Empire Group – Regis HR – Regis RO – Sweetwater Commissioner Jose Marti –
AVER Productions – MDC Comm JC Bermudez

Sponsors
Belen Alumni Association – Bravo & Partners – Carlos & Olga Vara – Engine Overhaul Service – Friendly John – I Will I can Foundation – Jose Bermudez JAB Miami – Mc Donald’s Doral, Nancy Dudash, Presidente Supermarkets, Ruth Jimenez, Valsan Internet Sales

Friend Sponsor
.All Access Dance Studio – Baker Family Trust – Brannon Specialties – Caribe Restaurants – Doral Automotive Group – Jennifer Rodz State Farm Agency – Luxetech – Party Cake bakeries, Pizza Hut, Roger Forbes, Sweetwater P.D

14th Annual Thanksgiving Bash
2023-11-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL, 33174, United States
Thanksgiving Bash.
The Li’l Abner Foundation invites the Sweetwater, FL community to its annual Thanksgiving Bash . This will be a day to enjoy with your family activities, food and games for the little ones. Hope to see you this Saturday, November 4th at Ronseli Park. Admission, food and rides are FREE .

Saturday 11/4/2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ronseli Park.
250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL 33174

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Machida Karate at Li'l Abner Taekwondo
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Li’l Abner Foundation, 11387 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
What is the seminar about?
This event is an initiative of the Taekwondo program of the Li’l Abner Foundation in partnership with Machida Miami. The objective is to strengthen the ties of friendship between both schools and at the same time share with the participants the techniques and strategies of one of the most functional Karate systems today.

What is Machida Karate?
Machida Karate is a dynamic and effective method of training that is practical for self-defense. Easy to learn for all ages, it is applicable in realistic situations and improves your fitness level by developing well-rounded combative and fighting skills.
Sensei Cristobal Gidi.

Cristobal Gidi is second generation martial artist having begun his training under his father Alfredo Gidi at the young age of 4yo. He has devoted his life to refining his Karate and helping others reach their martial arts goals.
Cris is the Owner / Head Instructor at Machida Karate Miami and works closely with Chinzo and Lyoto Machida to ensure the integrity of the art is preserved in all Machida Karate Miami programs.
Cris holds the highest instructor certification level Machida Karate Association has issued to date and Machida Karate Miami is proud to be one of the first affiliate dojo’s promoting Machida Karate around the world.

Seminar Information:

Date: Saturday October 28, 2023
Time: 1-3 PM
Place: Li’l Abner Foundation Taekwondo. 11387 West Flagler St Sweetwater, FL 33172

Thank you for your interest, the seminar was full, we hope to organize another similar event in the future.

Archery Outdoor Target Club Tournament
2023-09-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Tropical Troopers Archery Club, 4700 Indian Trail, Miramar, 33027, United States
Archery Outdoor Target Club Tournament.

This competition is a Youth club shoot suitable for Beginners, intermediate and competitive archers. You have no equipment, no problem, basic club equipment will be available to students of both clubs. (Li’l Abner and Tropical Troopers)

Date: September 23, 2023
Check in: 9am
Shoot: 10 am

Place: Tropical Troopers Archery Club
Address: 4700 Indian Trail, Miramar, FL 33027

Registration: Register with your Coach. USA Archery Membership is required to participate. Registration Deadline Sep 16

Awards:
Medals to the first three places of each Division.

Format:
The USA Archery Virtual 36 outdoor round consists of 36 arrows from one distance, see below for age and bow divisions. Archers will shoot 6 arrows per end for 6 ends with 4 minutes per end.

Basic Compound (Genesis Bow) Distance is 15m for Yeoman and 30m for Bowmen and up.

We are sorry but September 16th was the deadline and at this time we are not accepting any more registrations. Thanks for your understanding.

USA Archery Outdoor Virtual Tournament
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Lauderdale Archers, 4590 Peters Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312, United States
Date: Saturday June 3rd, 10 am.
Venue: Fort Lauderdale Archers. 4590 Peters Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 – Back Field.
Type of Shoot: 36 arrow Round USA Archery/JOAD

Event Schedule:

10 am : Practice
10:20 am Instructions and announcements
10:30 am Scoring Round Starts
11:30 am Scoring Round Ends, signed and complete scoring Cards return.
12:00 pm End.

Registration Form:
Registration for the Shoot is closed. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you still want to participate please contact us by email at lilabnerfoundation@gmail.com

What is the Virtual Tournament?
The USA Archery Virtual Tournament is a great way to experience the excitement of a national event and test your skills against archers across the country, from the comfort of your local archery range!

Who can participate? Any recreational or competitive archer who is a member of USA Archery and belongs to a Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), or Collegiate Archery Program or member of an NFAA club, or archers non affiliated to any club. The only requirement is that archers must have at minimum a USA Archery Recreational Membership to participate.

Awards:
On June 30th, USA Archery will mail an Official certificate to winners of 1st,2nd, 3rd places nationwide.
Results: Results can be verified on the USA Archery website.

Distances:
Recurve Division

Age
Distance
Target Size

U21
70m
122cm

U18
60m
122cm

U15
50m
122cm

U13
30m
122cm

Barebow Division

Age
Distance
Target Size

U21
50m
122cm

U18
50m
122cm

U15
30m
122cm

U13
30m
122cm

Compound and Fixed Pins

Age
Distance
Target Size

U21
50m
80cm 6-ring

U18
50m
80cm 6-ring

U15
30m
80cm 6-ring

U13
25m
80cm 6-ring

*Collegiate shoot the same distances as U21. Genesis Bow max distance is 30m.

Try Archery at Li'l Abner
2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Li’l Abner Foundation, 11387 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
The Li’l Abner Foundation joins the “Archery is for everyone” campaign.
During the month of May we will be having the USA Archery and Marvel try archery event. Every Thursday from 7-8 pm we will receive all the people who want to try Archery in our community.
“TRY ARCHERY” is for all new archers. It is a time of learning with a USA Archery certified instructor or coach who teaches safety, the basic steps of shooting, and how to shoot safely with other people in an archery range. You will also learn a little about archery equipment, and the many benefits of archery in your life.
Learning archery at any age can be beneficial for discipline, focus, personal growth, and development. And not forgetting it is a whole lot of fun! You will love the diverse archery community, which consists of anything from recreational shooters, to serious competitors, and more. Come and try it out.
Event Information.

Date: May 25, 2023. 7pm-8pm
Place: Li’l Abner Foundation 11387 West Flagler St Miami, FL 33174

Join the fun Register to Participate Here

Find and event near you on USA Archery.
This is a campaign between USA Archery and Marvel Entertainment, each child who participates in “Archery is for Everyone” will receive a courtesy gift from Marvel Entertainment and USA Archery where supplies last.
Did you Try Archery and love it? Join Li’l Abner Archery today to develop your new archery skills, earn achievement awards and more. Sign Up today.

Try Archery at Li'l Abner
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Li’l Abner Foundation, 11387 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
The Li’l Abner Foundation joins the “Archery is for everyone” campaign.
During the month of May we will be having the USA Archery and Marvel try archery event. Every Thursday from 7-8 pm we will receive all the people who want to try Archery in our community.
“TRY ARCHERY” is for all new archers. It is a time of learning with a USA Archery certified instructor or coach who teaches safety, the basic steps of shooting, and how to shoot safely with other people in an archery range. You will also learn a little about archery equipment, and the many benefits of archery in your life.
Learning archery at any age can be beneficial for discipline, focus, personal growth, and development. And not forgetting it is a whole lot of fun! You will love the diverse archery community, which consists of anything from recreational shooters, to serious competitors, and more. Come and try it out.
Event Information.

Date: May 18 & May 25, 2023. 7pm-8pm
Place: Li’l Abner Foundation 11387 West Flagler St Miami, FL 33174

Join the fun Register to Participate Here

Find and event near you on USA Archery.
This is a campaign between USA Archery and Marvel Entertainment, each child who participates in “Archery is for Everyone” will receive a courtesy gift from Marvel Entertainment and USA Archery where supplies last.
Did you Try Archery and love it? Join Li’l Abner Archery today to develop your new archery skills, earn achievement awards and more. Sign Up today.

2023 Disney on Wheels
2023-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
Group Picture of 2021 Li’l Abner Foundation’s Disney on Wheels
In 2017 The Lil Abner Foundation founded Disney on Wheels and sent its first group of medically fragile children to Walt Disney World. To make this dream come true, it takes over 60 volunteers made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics, police officers, & friends. Our bus is escorted by police officers & ambulances for the safety and care of our children.
This year we will be taking 16 children to Disney from March 3rd through the 5th. Please help us make this trip of a lifetime for them. Any little bit helps! Thank you!
You can make your donation directly through the GoFundme campaign by clicking the button below.

2023 Thanksgiving Bash
2022-11-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL, 33174, United States
The Li’l Abner Foundation will be celebrating its 13th annual Thanksgiving Bash on Saturday, November 12. We invite all Sweetwater families to celebrate with us and bring your children to enjoy this day, designed especially for them.

Winter Break
2021-12-20 08:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00
We announce to all our families that from Monday December 20 to Sunday January 2 we will be closed due to Winter Break.
We will open again on Monday, January 3, 2022.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

City of Sweetwater & Lil Abner Foundation's Christmas Toy Giveaway
2021-12-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL, 33174, United States
On Sunday, December 19, the Li’l Abner Foundation and the City of Sweetwater will be giving toys to the children of our community. More information will be published soon.

12th Annual Thanksgiving Bash
2021-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Ronselli Park, 250 SW 114th Ave, Sweetwater, FL, 33174, United States
12th Annual LIl Abner Foundation/Caremax Thanksgiving Bash

With the holidays around the corner, The Li’l Abner Foundation helped out residents of the City of Sweetwater, Florida by hosting a special bash.
The celebration kicked off Sunday afternoon at Ronselli Park in Sweetwater.
Begun as an event for the residents of the Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park, the event has grown to an outreach event for all the residents of Sweetwater.
Participants enjoyed food and activities such as children’s shows, raffle prizes and turkey gift cards.
For the first time, the Belen Jesuit Alumni sections of medical doctors held a screening health fair during the bash.
Li’l Abner Foundation, started it 12 years ago to help the community of Sweetwater that so desperately needed it,” said Raul Rodriguez, the foundation’s founder.
Organizers’ goal is to improve the lives of everyone in the community.
See the Channel 7 Video here.

2021 Disney on Wheels
2021-10-22 08:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00
The Li’l Abner Foundation has chosen a new group of 16 medically Fragile children, for their first time experience in an all-expense, paid trip to Disney World Magic Kingdom park with their parents and caretakers.

Disney on wheels is an annual event, that transports and cares for 16 medically, fragile, and sometimes possible terminal children from Miami Dade County, to the journey of their dreams to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We are a non-profit 501C organization with a mission, to serve those most in need in our community.

You can also participate by helping to share this event.
All voluntary help & donations are welcome, Thank you very much for your support and generosity, God bless you.

Click on this link to make a Donation Today!

FREE Summer Reading Classes
2021-06-28 16:00 - 2021-07-21 18:00 | Lil Abner, 11387 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
“Don’t let your child fall behind”

The Children’s Trust and The LIl Abner Foundation will be offering FREE Summer Reading Classes for incoming 3rd and 4th graders.
June 28th to July 21st, 2021.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5pm and 5-6pm.

Space is limited so register early.

Visit our website at www.lilabnerfoundation.org
or call (305)227-7240 for more information.

Virtual Vegas Shoot at Li'l Abner Foundation
2021-03-23 17:00 - 2021-03-25 18:00 | Lil Abner, 11387 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
The Li’l Abner foundation and its archery club have been approved by the NFAA to hold the Virtual Vegas shoot tournament among its members.
We’ll be shooting this event on March 23 and 25. All the best for all participants.

Christmas Toy Giveaway
2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Vann Academy, 400 NW 112th Ave,, Miami, FL, 33172, United States
Next Saturday, December 5, the Li’l Abner Foundation will be giving away 500 toys to children in the Sweetwater, Florida community.
We want to wish all of our children a Merry Christmas, reminding them that even in these uncertain times, we cannot lose hope for the future.
The gifts will be delivered in cars, and we will be located at Vann Academy Drive Circle, 400 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33172,
Car occupants must arrive with the trunk open and wear masks, to respect social distancing.
We will start at 10 am, and the entrance will be from 7th Street NW to the south on 112th Ave.
If you need more information about the event, you can call the Foundation offices at (305)227-7240 from Monday to Friday after 4 pm.
or write us an email at lilabnerfoundation@gmail.com
You can also follow us at our event on Facebook where we will be updating information daily.
We wish you all a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

2020 Online FL open Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
2020-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
This annual event has been transformed into a virtual tournament due to the effects of the pandemic. However, participants from all over the state and even internationally are participating in it.
Five athletes from the Foundation are participating, from here we wish them and their families all success.

Tournament Information.
Date: August 1st & 2nd, 2020
Format: Virtual
Division: Traditional and Sport Poomsae
Ages: All Ages
Belts: Color Belts do traditional Poomsae and Black belts Sport Recognized Poomsae.
Registration website: www.inthetms.com

COVID-19 Update
2020-06-01
LI’L ABNER FOUNDATION REOPENING
We want to inform you that the Foundation will be reopening from Monday June 8th.New rules will apply, such as the use of cloth masks, disinfection of use areas and equipment, social distancing, fewer students per class, among others.Due to these changes we ask parents to reserve their space in class in time.Please use our contact form to reserve your space here.

South Florida Open Taekwondo Championships
2020-04-18 | Everglades Senior High School miramar, FL, 17100 SW 48th Ct,, Miramar, FL, 33027, United States
Due to the uncertain situation of COVID-19, this event has been postponed, more information will be provided when available.
Everglades Sr. High School 17100 SW 48th Court, Miramar, FL 33027
8:30 am-5 pm

Forms (Poomsae) Competition
Breakings
Olympic Sparring

2020 Youth Fair Dance Contest
2020-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Youth Fair, 10901 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL, 33165, United States
This year, the dance team of the Li’l Abner Foundation, will be present to participate with three different choreographies in the dance contest of the Youth Fair.
The presentation will be this Sunday, March 15 from the 1pm in the auditorium of the Fair.
Go Li’l Abner Dance Team.

2020 Archery Indoor State Championships
2020-03-06 - 2020-03-08 | Miami Springs Archery club, 1101 Wren Ave,, Miami Sprigns, FL, 33166, United States
Place: Miami Springs Archery Club
Dates: Mar 6-8, 2020

This weekend the state indoor archery tournament was held in Miami Springs. Nine of our archers participated in the event, being the second competition event this year for Team Li’l Abner.
Great job archers, we are very proud of all of you. Congratulations to all our State champions.

USA Archery Indoor State Tournament.
The Official Results of the USA Archery indoor State are as follows:

Victoria Rodriguez – Cadet Female Barebow – 1st Place – Gold medal – State Champion
Michelle Lopez – Cadet Female Recurve – 3rd place – Bronze Medal
Cailynn Aguilera – Cub Female Recurve – 5th Place
Santiago Rodriguez – Cub Male Recurve – 5th Place

NFAA Indoor State Tournament: The official results are as follows:

Victoria Rodriguez – Youth Female Barebow- 1st Place – State Champion
Ricardo Yamin – Cadet Male Barebow- 1st Place – State Champion (Belen Archery Club)
Michelle Lopez – Young Adult female recurve- 3rd Place
Maya Delgado – Cub Female Recurve- 2nd Place
Sofia Naon – Young Adult Female Bow Hunting Freestyle- 1st Place – State Champion

2020 Winter Games Taekwondo Championships
2020-02-22 | Everglades Senior High School miramar, FL, 17100 SW 48th Ct,, Miramar, FL, 33027, United States
Date: Sat Feb 22, 2020
Place: 17100 SW 48th Ct, Miramar, FL 33027
This Saturday, February 22, the Taekwondo Winter Games 2020 Open Tournament was held. More than 400 athletes gathered at the Everglades Sr. High School Gym in the city of Miramar, FL, to participate in different disciplines such as Poomsae (TKD forms), Breaking and Olympic Sparring.
The Li’l Abner Foundation Team attended this event with a new team of children, obtaining the following results.

Athlete
Age
Belt Color
Discipline
Result

Aaron Ariza
7
Yellow
Sparring
1st Place

Andrew Ariza
8
Yellow
Sparring
1st Place

Mateo Sarmiento
11
Green
Sparring
1st Place

Christopher Rodriguez
14
Brown
Sparring
1st Place

Abner Reyes
6
Yellow
Sparring
2nd Place

Amy Mesa
7
Yellow
Sparring
2nd Place

Christian Mesa
10
Orange
Sparring
2nd Place

Joshua Ortega
14
Orange
Sparring
2nd Place

We congratulate all the athletes and their families. Our next Taekwondo event will be The South Florida Open on April 18, 2020.
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