Georgia Force to hold sports equipment drive
Published on March 9, 2005 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Georgia Force News Release
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA, March 9, 2005 â Georgia Force players, the Georgia Force Women's Association and Kroger supermarkets are asking all fans attending the Orlando Predators game at 7 p.m. on March 19 at Philips Arena to bring new or gently used sports equipment. All equipment will be donated to the Gwinnett Children's Shelter and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
The community outreach mission of the Force is to encourage children to be active and get fit. As the numbers of children increase at these organizations, so does the need for more sports equipment. Equipment from any sport, from tennis balls to ping pong tables, is being accepted. Donations will be accepted at the door beginning at 6 p.m.
Fans with sizable donations can make special arrangements by calling the Georgia Force community relations department at (770) 965-3115. Also, the following Kroger locations will accept donations for the drive through the end of March:
Kroger Store #469
11877 Douglas Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Kroger Store #434
3651 Peachtree Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024
For more information and a list of additional items accepted, visit www.georgiaforce.com.
This week, the Force travel for their third road game in their last four contests when they head to New York to face the Dragons on Saturday, March 12th at 7 pm ET at Nassau Coliseum. The game can be seen locally on FSN South. Georgia is currently riding a four-game winning streak and sit atop the AFL standings with a 5-1 record, which is tied for best in the League. Force single-game tickets start as low as $7. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (404) 249-6400 or for more information, visit www.georgiaforce.com.
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