April 4, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

ORLANDO MAGIC, DWIGHT HOWARD AND ADIDAS HELP KIDS GET A 'STEP' AHEAD

adidas to provide 398 pairs of shoes as a reward to local elementary students

WHO:

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, adidas, Orange Center students and Principal Dr. Ginny Kennerly, Orlando Magic COO Alex Martins and Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw
WHAT:

Howard and adidas Help Kids get a 'Step' Ahead

In a surprise presentation, 398 students from Orange Center Elementary will receive shoes provided by adidas for their hard work towards improving their FCATs. Martins will congratulate the students recognizing their hard work. Howard will surprise the kids and talk to them about never giving up, working hard and setting goals.
WHEN:

Tuesday, April 8, 2008
2:30-3:30 p.m.
WHERE:

Orange Center Elementary
621 S. Texas Avenue
Orlando, 32805

Media is invited to attend and film the event. EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic annually gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programming impact an estimated 75,000 kids annually. Over the last 18 years, nearly $14 million has been raised and distributed to local non-profit community organizations via The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation. OMYF, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, focuses on helping every child in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives. Through NBA CARES, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.