Preds Black and Red Ball nets $25,000 for local charities
Published on May 24, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 24) -- The Orlando Predators and the Arena Football League presented checks totaling $25,000 to local charities at Sunday's game between the Predators and New York Dragons at the TD Waterhouse Centre.
The money will be split between the Conductive Education Centers of Florida and the Ronald McDonald House and come from funds raised during the Orlando Predators inaugural Black and Red Ball that was held on Saturday, May 1 at the TD Waterhouse Centre. The Arena Football League also contributed to the total.
"It was a fantastic evening and I can't thank our sponsors and friends who supported our first Black and Red Ball effort," Predators President Brett Bouchy said. "Because of their efforts and generosity, two very deserving charities will be receiving much needed assistance from the Orlando Predators Foundation. This marks just the first step in our commitment to become more involved in our community."
ABOUT THE BENEFICIARIES
Conductive Education Centers of Florida Conductive Education Centers of Florida provides a family-oriented solution to the challenges of raising motor disabled children. The Center's mission is to provide year-round, multidisciplinary, educational programs for children with motor disabilities to gain social, physical, and academic independence and to provide support services to their families.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE PROGRAM
There are nearly 240 Ronald McDonald Houses in 25 countries. Since 1974, the Ronald McDonald House program had helped more than 100 million families with more than 6,000 bedrooms worldwide. Ronald McDonald Houses are supported by more than 30,000 volunteers.
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