December 23, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

Modell's Sporting Goods Offers Celtics Fans the Chance to Meet and Shop for the Holidays with Leon Powe

Celtics fans who donate winter children coats to benefit Cradles to Crayons will have the opportunity to meet and shop with Celtics players

WHO: Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis
Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe
Members of the Celtics Women's Group
WHAT: The Celtics Women’s Group and Modell’s Sporting Goods will be hosting the second leg of their Holiday coat drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons, a local non-profit organization that provides clothing and supplies for children in need. Fans are asked to donate new or gently used children’s winter coats to Modell’s Medford location to help these kids this winter season. In exchange, fans will have the opportunity to meet Celtics forwards Glen Davis and Leon Powe, shop for the holidays with them, get a photo, autograph and see the 2008 Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. Powe will be in the store from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Davis will appear from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 2008
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Leon Powe appearance
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Glen Davis appearance
WHERE: Modell's Sporting Goods
640 Fellsway
Medford, MA 02155
Contacts: Heather Walker, Boston Celtics
(Office) 617-854-8072, (Cell) 617-594-4453

Christian Megliola, Regan Communications
(Office) 617-488-2862, (Cell) 617-510-8190

Sean Flanagan, Regan Communications
(Office) 617- 488-2878, (Cell) 781-789-2736

Kevin Flight, Regan Communications
(Office) 617-488-2863, (Cell) 781-439-7140