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WHO: Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation will
host over 2,000 children from underprivileged youth
organizations in Los Angeles
WHAT: UBS presents the 9th annual Magic Johnson Foundation
Children's Mardi Gras (co-sponsored by VONS, Aetna, Burger
King, Cadbury Schweppes, Circle of Friends, Frito-Lay, Home
Depot, Kraft, MJF Associates, SodexhoMagic and Warehouse Shoe
Sale)
WHEN: Friday, July 20, 2007 from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
NOTE: Media reps - please arrive at the park by 9:30a.m.
Mr. Johnson will entertain questions and conduct interviews at
10:00a.m. Please contact Stefannie Bernstein to RSVP at
310-246-4400 or sbernstein@magicjent.com.
WHERE: Magic Johnson Recreation Center (Willowbrook Park)
905 E. El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
WHY: Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation are
committed to exposing underprivileged, inner-city youth to
exciting and rare opportunities that will last a lifetime.
Earvin Johnson and surprise guests will join over 2,000
children from local youth organizations in carnival rides,
face painting, booth games, petting zoo, autograph sessions,
live entertainment, delicious food, ice cream and the chance
to win tons of great prizes. Each child is a guaranteed winner
and will leave with an event t-shirt, gift bag and more.
Children's Mardi Gras is a private event exclusively for
underprivileged youth organizations serving the Los Angeles
area.
EVENT CONTACT: Please contact Shanell Smith at 310-246-4400 or
ssmith@magicjent.com
About the Magic Johnson Foundation: The Magic Johnson Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing and improving the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youth and organizations. The Foundation has made a strong commitment to raise awareness on health and social concerns that threaten underserved communities such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and obesity. We work to improve the health and well-being of minority and underserved populations through a wide-range of programs that include partnerships with corporations, organizations, national coalitions and the media. For more information please visit http://www.magicjohnson.org.
About the Magic Johnson Foundation: The Magic Johnson Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that focuses on addressing and improving the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youth and organizations. The Foundation has made a strong commitment to raise awareness on health and social concerns that threaten underserved communities such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and obesity. We work to improve the health and well-being of minority and underserved populations through a wide-range of programs that include partnerships with corporations, organizations, national coalitions and the media. For more information please visit http://www.magicjohnson.org.