PSUSD Foundation's One Night Out event honors world champion boxer Timothy Bradley

Desert Sun staff
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The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD) honored Timothy Bradley, a former PSUSD student and world champion boxer, with the Alumnae Spotlight Award at its annual One Night Out Bollywood Dance Party on Oct. 7 at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

Bradley, who graduated from Cathedral City High School in 2001, is a five-time world champion in two weight classes. He is also a motivational speaker and philanthropist who supports various causes in the Coachella Valley. He received the Alumnae Spotlight Award for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.

“I am humbled and honored to receive this award from The Foundation and PSUSD,” Bradley said. “I owe a lot to my teachers and mentors who helped me overcome challenges and pursue my dreams. I hope to inspire the next generation of students to work hard, stay focused and never give up.”

Local legend Timothy Bradley was honored with the Spotlight Alumni Award at The PSUSD Foundation's One Night Out Bollywood Dance Party on Oct. 7, 2023.
Local legend Timothy Bradley was honored with the Spotlight Alumni Award at The PSUSD Foundation's One Night Out Bollywood Dance Party on Oct. 7, 2023.

The sold-out evening, with food from Lulu Catering and Events, drew 500 people, including members of our valley’s Indian community and supporters, who dressed in a beautiful array of traditional and authentic clothing. The event was a real celebration of people, culture and diversity.

“The Palm Springs Unified School District and The Foundation are committed to celebrating our valley’s brilliantly diverse and significant cultures,” said Ellen Goodman, foundation director. “One way to unify us all is our annual One Night Out event. What a thrilling evening to see our community come together for such a great cause — our 20,000 students, our next generation. Our sponsors, school district members, our production team and every attendee is to thank for this marvelous success.”

Event sponsors included Amazon; La Quinta Brewing Company; Jim and Carol Egan; Barton CPA; Steve Tobin, Johnny Krupa and The Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation; Western Wind Foundation; Spencer’s Restaurant; Mendez Air Conditioning and Heating; Lulu Catering and Events; Terri and Bart Ketover; and David Perry & Associates Inc.

Ellen Goodman, PSUSD Foundation director, poses with Steve Tobin and Johnny Krupa of the The Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation at the One Night Out Bollywood Dance Party on Oct. 7, 2023.
Ellen Goodman, PSUSD Foundation director, poses with Steve Tobin and Johnny Krupa of the The Grace Helen Spearman Charitable Foundation at the One Night Out Bollywood Dance Party on Oct. 7, 2023.

To inquire about becoming an event partner or sponsor for next year’s “One Night Out: Rio de Janeiro,” call (760) 416-8455 or visit psusdfoundation.net.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Palm Springs Unified Foundation event honors student-turrned boxer