Fury Bring Winning Ways to Hospital

Published on May 13, 2003 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Detroit Fury News Release


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Fury of the Arena Football League will visit the pediatric unit at St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 3:00 p.m., as part of the Fury's community programs and initiatives. Hospitalized children in the unit will have the opportunity to interact with and receive encouragement from professional football players in a one-to-one setting.

Several Detroit Fury players accompanied by Frenzy, the Fury mascot and Detroit Fury cheerleaders will be walking through the pediatric unit during this Hospital Visit. Fury players, along with Frenzy and cheerleaders, will sign autographs and leave special gifts for the children to remember this unique day. The purpose of the Fury Hospital Visit is to spread joy and laughter throughout the halls of the pediatric unit.

"This hospital visit is a nice way to finish the regular season" said Greg Myford, senior vice president of the Fury. "Our players have worked hard all season to make a difference on and off the field, and bringing a smile to these kids faces is a nice way to complete the season. "

Media planning on attending need to contact Fury media relations manager Jason Miller at 248-377-8704. St. Joseph's Macomb Hospital is located at 15855 19 Mile Road, between Garfield and Hayes in Clinton Township. All attending media should enter St. Joseph's Macomb through the temporary main entrance and be escorted to the pediatric unit by hospital staff.

St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb is a comprehensive health care system offering everything from urgent care to open heart surgery. The 435-bed West campus is in the midst of unprecedented growth. Ground has been broken on a three-story, 48-bed Critical Care Tower and a Medical Office Building is nearly finished. Work on a renovated and expanded Emergency Department is expected to be complete by August and five additional operating rooms will be online within the next year. To find out more about St. Joseph's Mercy's services and facilities, go to www.stjoe-macomb.com.

The Fury (8-7) are currently in first place in the AFL's Eastern Division and will be playing for the division title against the Orlando Predators on Friday, May 16, 2003 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Playoff tickets for the Fury can be purchased by calling (248) 377-0100, and any additional information can be found at www.detroitfury.com.

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