Walton Arts & Ideas Series: For the Win Project

415 North College Avenue,Clarksville AR 72830

29 November, 2021

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For the Win Project has been giving seriously ill, disabled, and disadvantaged children the opportunity to be their favorite heroes! Walton Arts and Ideas Series is made possible by an endowment established by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation. There is no charge for admission to any of the events. The University will require masks and social-distancing protocols for the WAIS events this year and may also limit attendance based on the status of the COVID pandemic at the time of the event.For the Win Project7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2021Rogers Conference Center, Seay Student CenterSince 2016, the For the Win Project has been giving seriously ill, disabled, and disadvantaged children the opportunity to be their favorite heroes in their very own “official” movie poster. The Los Angeles-based nonprofit aims to “create a new sense of hope, motivation, and give a self-esteem boost for each child, transforming them into heroes in order to raise both awareness and funds for whatever they may be up against.” Co-founder Jesse Wilson grew up in Ohio and Florida and attended Arkansas Tech University before moving to Los Angeles in 2008. Wilson started working with famous Marvel creator Stan Lee, then created movie posters for one of Hollywood’s biggest creative agencies, later directing creative efforts for Paramount Pictures, and finally working with various studios, agencies and companies. Megan Pearson, originally from Clarksville, is also a graduate of ATU and is a producer for Klasky Csupo, an animation company famous for The Simpsons, The Rugrats, and many more. Other members of the team include designer engineer James Winston and Steve Voccola, head writer at Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment.