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Grand Rapids Press to Help Provide Free Blitz Kidz Memberships through 2008

September 29, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Grand Rapids Rampage News Release


GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Rampage and The Grand Rapids Press announced today that the two organizations have teamed up to provide free Blitz Kidz memberships for local children.

Blitz Kidz is the official kids' club of the Rampage. Founded in 2001, Blitz Kidz positively impacts the lives of local children 12 years and under by promoting reading and providing fun and healthy activities involving Rampage players, coaches and "Blitz," the official mascot of the Rampage. With the support of its new presenting sponsor, The Grand Rapids Press, Blitz Kidz has waived its $20 annual fee through 2008.

"Providing free memberships is consistent with our goal of making the Blitz Kidz completely accessible," said Blitz Kidz director Susan Oestreich. "With the help of The Grand Rapids Press we are now able to accomplish this goal."

Each free Blitz Kidz membership includes invitations to Blitz Kidz events throughout the year, a puzzle, a ticket voucher good for a 2007 Rampage game, and a birthday card from Blitz.

"The Press is excited to support Blitz Kidz and the great value, fun and learning this program brings to our community and our kids," said Steve Westphal, director of advertising and marketing for The Grand Rapids Press.

Parents interested in enrolling their children in the Blitz Kidz program should call Susan Oestreich at (616) 559-1871, ext. 3039. Additional information regarding Blitz Kidz can be found at RampageFootball.com. The Rampage's 10th Anniversary Season will kick off in February 2007.

The Grand Rapids Press is the largest of Michigan's eight Booth newspapers, all owned by Advance Newspapers. The Press is published every weekday evening; Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings. At the hub of West Michigan, The Press serves all of Kent and Ottawa counties, and is distributed in 28 additional counties. For more information about The Grand Rapids Press, visit www.grpress.com.

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