' Goodwin Sports ::: Press Room

Jan 23rd, 2007

For Immediate Release: Magic Communications Contact: Trish Wingerson, (407) 916-2635
House of Hope Contacts: Sara Trollinger or Laura Montgomery, (407) 843-8686

MEDIA ADVISORY
Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard to Conduct a Basketball Clinic for Residents at House of Hope

Who:
Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard, teens from House of Hope
What:

Dwight Howard Basketball Clinic at House of Hope

Howard will spend time with the teens playing basketball, sending a motivational message and signing autographs.
The House of Hope is a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization established to serve as a catalyst to the development of a network of Houses of Hope, a Christian residential program for troubled boys and girls ages 14-17, across the country. This work is based upon Biblical principles, proven to provide both workable and successful solutions in restoring troubled teens and their families, resulting in these teens becoming solid citizens and effective, contributing members of society.

When/Where:
Thursday, January 25, 2007
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
House of Hope
2036 36th Street, Orlando, 32839
 

The Orlando Magic is committed to the community. Over the last 17 years, more than $13 million has been distributed to local non-profit organizations via the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. Annually, Orlando Magic community relations efforts impact 75,000 kids. Ticket highlights for 2006-07 include: 9,752 seats priced $30 or under per game – the most in franchise history, a new $20 ticket in the lower bowl, and 1,963 seats priced at $10. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC. 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.