WHAT: Orlando Magic “Deck the Halls”
As part of NBA Cares Season of Giving, over the next two weeks Orlando Magic players and staff will “deck the halls” of Central Florida. Activities include a hospital visit, shopping spree, gift deliveries and other surprises.
WHEN/WHERE:
December 10 – 17, 2012
Orlando Magic Staff Host Christmas Drive to Benefit Beta Center
Orlando Magic staff is hosting an internal collection drive to benefit women and children at BETA Center. Staff will donate diapers, formula, clothing, and toys to local infants and toddlers. BETA’s mission is to provide children and parents with the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families. With a focus on parenting, teen moms and at-risk families, BETA Center changes behaviors and lives.
Thursday, December 13 @ 3:00 p.m.
Florida Hospital for Children Visit with Magic’s Glen Davis, Kyle O’Quinn and Hedo Turkoglu
Magic players Glen Davis, Kyle O’Quinn and Hedo Turkoglu along with Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, STUFF the Magic Mascot and Magic Dancers will spread some cheer to pediatric patients at Florida Hospital for Children. The group will deliver gifts, sign autographs, play games and bring ‘magic’ to young fans.
@ Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children, 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando, FL 32803
Thursday, December 13, 4:30 p.m.
Jameer’s Jolly Christmas Gift Shopping for Local Family
To celebrate the holiday season, Magic guard Jameer Nelson will shop for gifts for a local family. Nelson will surprise the family with the gifts on December 18.
@ Walmart, 3101 W. Princeton St., Orlando, 32804
Friday, December 14 @ Magic vs. Warriors Matchup
Magic “Make a Wish” Come True
Magic will provide a game night experience for the family of 13-year-old Jeremiah Christopher Hunt. Hunt, who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer this year, and his family will be the Magic’s special guest sitting in courtside seats, participating in the “high-five” line and meeting players pregame.
Monday, December 17, @ Magic vs.Timberwolves Matchup, 5:20 p.m.
J.J. Redick’s Santa Surprise
Through the J.J. Redick Foundation, J.J. and Chelsea Redick will bring early holiday cheer to children from The Russell Home, a non-profit organization for severely handicapped children in Central Florida. The Redicks will roll out Santa’s sleigh courtside with a wagon filled with special gifts.
Monday, December 17 @ Magic vs. Timberwolves Matchup
Magic “Make a Wish” Come True
Magic will provide a game night experience for the family of 20-year-old Sha’Kiela Parson. Parson, who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and her family will be the Magic’s special guest sitting in courtside seats.
Tuesday, December 18 @ 8:00 a.m.
It’s a “Big Baby” Christmas
The Glen “Big Baby” Foundation is partnering with City Year, Orange County Public Library, PBS and Full Sail University for a special Christmas giveaway to local sixth graders.
@ Meadowbrook Middle School, 6000 North Lane, Orlando, 32808
Tuesday, December 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
Jameer Nelson’s Jolly Christmas Gift Surprise
To celebrate the holiday season, Nelson will surprise one local family with gifts. Nelson and his family will shop for the gifts on December 13.
@ Amway Center- Chairman’s Suite, 400 W. Church St., Orlando, 32801
Tuesday, December 18, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
J.J. Redick and Andrew Nicholson Pepsi Holiday Shopping Spree
Magic players J.J. Redick and Andrew Nicholson to take 75 youth from the Boys and Girls Club on a holiday shopping spree. Pepsi will donate 50 $100 gift cards and the J.J. Redick Foundation will donate 25 $100 gift cards to each youth for the shopping spree. In addition, Pepsi and the J.J. Redick Foundation will each donate $2,500 ($5k total) to the Central Florida Boys & Girls Club to help support their programs. Fox Sports Florida will provide transportation for youth to and from the event on its Magic Fan Express.
@ Walmart, 3101 W. Princeton St., Orlando, 32804
Tuesday, December 18, 6:00 p.m.
It’s a “Big Baby” Christmas
Magic player Glen Davis through his foundation, The Glen Davis Foundation, will distribute toys to 75 kids at the Downtown Boys and Girls Club. Children will also enjoy Christmas cookies and a Christmas story book reading by Davis.
Location TBD
Sunday, December 23 @ halftime of Magic vs. Jazz Matchup (tip-off set for 6:00 p.m.)
The Magic’s Big Give
For the fourth consecutive year, the Orlando Magic will celebrate Christmas in a BIG way surprising a local family during the Magic vs. Jazz matchup. The Magic will provide the family with a limo ride, dinner and courtside seats to the game. At halftime, the Magic will shower the family with gifts.
@ Amway Center
Events are not open to the public. Families/organizations have been pre-selected for the events.
