With a long history of philanthropy to charities in Central Florida and around the world, NBA All-Star Dwight Howard will launch his new Orlando based foundation, the D12 Foundation with “Gifts from the Heart,” on Valentine’s Day. D12 Foundation will make contributions to organizations close to Howard’s heart and motivate others to do the same.
Howard, on Monday, February 14, will visit four outstanding local charities to present donations and get to know the clients who benefit from these charities, as well as the teams that work endlessly to help those in need. He will be signing autographs, taking photos and more.
Howard’s schedule is the following:
9.00 a.m.- 10.00 a.m.
Dwight arrives at Big Brother Big Sister Orlando to make a donation and join in on a live remote by local radio station WCFB/STAR 94.5FM and WPYO/POWER 95.3 broadcasting live from BBBS to help raise awareness and motivate community members. ADDRESS: 807 S Orlando Ave # L, Winter Park, FL 32789-4870
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dwight will be on hand at Florida Hospital for Children to make a donation and to unveil the brand new Dwight Howard Teen Room. The Teen Room will feature the latest in video-gaming technology and offer young patients a place to escape the hospital setting and just be kids. Dwight first unveiled his plans to help build the state-of-the-art teen room in 2009 and now his vision will come to life as patients and Dwight officially dedicate the room by playing the first video game in the new Dwight Howard Teen Room.
ADDRESS: 601 E Rollins St., Orlando, FL
12p.m.-1.00 p.m.
Dream Academy – Dwight will interact with the children and make a donation to programs that will encourage kids to stay motivated, be positive, and go for their dreams. ADDRESS: 2220 W. 29th Street Orlando, FL 32805
3:00 p.m.-4.00 p.m
Special Olympics – Dwight will meet and interact with the athletes, make a donation for their upcoming summer Olympic Games, record a PSA, tour the facility, and meet the staff. ADDRESS: 1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
