Avengers in the community
November 20, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - Even though it is the off-season, Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers regularly visit schools, hospitals and community events.
This week, head coach Ed Hodgkiss, assistant head coach Brent Winter and "A-Team" dancers Alison and Jessica spent Sunday, November 19 at the PADRES Contra El Cáncer Annual "Harvest For HOPE" Thanksgiving Basket Distribution at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Three hundred children with cancer and their families kicked off the holiday season with PADRES Contra El Cáncer, Ralphs/Food 4 Less, Azteca America and the Avengers.
"The holidays are a very special time of year for our families, but unfortunately, many are unable to provide a real Thanksgiving meal for their children," said Elvia Barboa, CEO of PADRES. "This year, through a generous donation from Ralphs/Food 4 Less and support from Azteca America and the Los Angeles Avengers, our families will have everything they need to create an unforgettable holiday feast."
Hodgkiss and Winter helped distribute food to the families while the "A-Team" dancers signed autographs and posed for pictures.
Special guests included City Council member Bernard Parks, actors Adrian Bellani, Matt Cedeño, Cristián de la Fuente, Angelica Castro and Azteca America personalities. Staff members from PADRES, Ralphs/Food 4 Less and Avengers were on hand to interact with the families and distribute holiday food baskets.
PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. PADRES programs, activities and services, while primarily oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from ALL races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. Celebrating 20 years of service, PADRES brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders as well as effective methods for treatment. Since March, 2005, actress Eva Longoria has served as PADRES' National Spokesperson.
For more information about PADRES Contra El Cáncer please visit their website at http://iamhope.org/index.php or call (800) 269-4186.
The Avengers will kick off their eighth season in the 21-year-old Arena Football League at STAPLES Center in 2007. Nine-game season ticket packages are on sale now. Please call 1-888-AVENGERS for more information or visit the team's official Website at www.laavengers.com.
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