Orlando Magic Players Visit Little Fans

Orlando Magic Players Bring Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients at Florida Hospital for Children

WHAT:            On Tuesday, Orlando Magic basketball players are stepping off the court and into the
                      hospital as they make a special holiday visit to the pediatric patients at Florida
                      Hospital for Children.  With Santa Claus hats atop their heads, NBA stars Vince 
                             Carter, Brandon Bass and Ryan Anderson will make their way to the hospital to
                      deliver gifts, sign autographs, play games and bring 'magic' to their young fans.  

WHEN:            Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009
                             3:30 p.m.

WHERE:          Florida Hospital for Children
                             601 E. Rollins St.
                      Orlando, FL 32803

BCKGRD:      About Florida Hospital for Children
                   Florida Hospital for Children is a 155-specialty-bed, full-service facility served by nearly 
                   60 Kids' Docs, the largest panel of pediatric specialists in Orlando and a highly trained
                   pediatric team of more than 600 employees.  The dedicated children's hospital delivers
                   a complete range of pediatric health services to younger patients, who benefit from the
                   expertise of specialized departments throughout Florida Hospital.  When construction is
                   complete, Florida Hospital for Children will have 200 beds; private, family-centered 
                   pediatric rooms; an Advanced Center for Pediatric Surgery; destination pediatric 
                   programs including advanced surgery, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, transplant
                   services, and full-service pediatrics; and an innovative health and obesity platform.

                         About The Orlando Magic
                   Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on  
                   and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court,
                   Orlando has won four division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009), had five 50-
                   plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court,
                   on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local
                   community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed
                   merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs 
                   impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides 
                   more than 5,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 20 years nearly
                   $15 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via the
                   Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation since 1994, 
                   which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth.

CONTACT:     For more information, please contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407-303-8217.

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