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| Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact:
Mary Ford Goodwin Sports Management 206.419.8918 MIAMI
HEAT GUARD GARY PAYTON TO HOST ANNUAL NBA
ALL-STAR TO SURPRISE VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION WITH SHOPPING
SPREE |
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What/Who:
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HEAT
guard Gary Payton along with teammate Antoine Walker will give 200
children the chance to do some holiday shopping at Target on Sunday,
Dec. 17, 2006. The children, all selected from the Southern Florida
region by the Voices For Children Foundation will gather at AmericanAirlines
Arena and take buses to meet Payton and Walker at Target where they
will each receive a $100 gift card to purchase items of their choice.
Since 2002, The Gary Payton Foundation has been surprising children with a shopping spree during the holidays. The Miami HEAT dancers, team mascot Burnie and the Xtreme Team will be on hand to assist the children with their shopping. Each child will also receive a t-shirt and photo with Payton. “This
is my second year hosting a shopping spree for local children
in the Miami community,” said Payton. “My family and
I have been very blessed and we love to share with others whenever
possible, especially this time of year.” |
| When:
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Sunday, December 17, 2006, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
| Where:
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Target 3401 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33127 (786) 437-0164 |
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Children
receiving gift cards and taking pictures with Payton and Walker.
Gary Payton and Antoine Walker assisting children with their shopping.
Miami HEAT dancers, mascot and Xtreme Team interacting with the
children. |
Info: |
GARY PAYTON FOUNDATION MISSION
STATEMENT The Gary Payton Foundation benefits underprivileged youth. It provides opportunities in the areas of education, recreation and overall wellness to at-risk youths who are deprived of basic options in life. VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION MISSION
STATEMENT |
