San Ramon Girl Named Harlem Globetrotter's Honorary Captain After Heroic Act

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have recognized San Ramon’s Alexa Hile Lewis as a Junior Phenom for her heroic work that helped her mother last April. Alexa will be invited to join the Globetrotters as an honorary captain at the team’s Summer Skills Clinics in San Ramon from Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13.

Alexa caught the attention of the Globetrotters after she impressively helped her mother in a time of need.  When her mother became nauseous and had trouble breathing, Alexa picked up the phone and managed to stay cool and composed when she dialed 911. Her swift action helped her mother receive the medical attention she needed within minutes.

Known as Ambassadors of Goodwill™, the Globetrotters bring their charitable spirit to every city they visit.  The Globetrotters look for stories of amazing kids who spread their own goodwill and demonstrate traits like helping others, assisting in the community, demonstrating outstanding teamwork, and being a positive role model.  The Globetrotters Junior Phenom Award is the team’s way of saying thank you, and applauding those individuals who go above and beyond. 

In addition to the Summer Skills Clinics at the 24 Hour Fitness® club in San Ramon from July 11-13, the Globetrotters will host clinics in San Mateo from July 8-10.  More information about clinics can be found atwww.harlemglobetrotters.com/skills.

Sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios, Spalding, Russell Athletic, Greyhound Lines, and Howard Johnson Hotels, the Original Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 87th consecutive year, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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