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In December, Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis was presented with a very heady honor – both the show choir, The Technicians, and the concert choir, The Tech Choir, were selected to perform at Disney World in April. There was just one problem – Arsenal Tech has a student body made up of low-income, and [...]

Magic celebrate Black History month

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The Orlando Magic are celebrating Black History month with many events and activities.  Complete details are below. (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL (February 6, 2013) – The Orlando Magic along with Chase celebrates February as Black History Month with a variety of activities, highlighted by the Magic’s Stroll-Off Competition on February 13 pregame (5:00 p.m.) [...]

Redick’s basketball clinic

Orlando Magic’s J.J. Redick spends time working with youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida at his basketball clinic, courtesy of the J.J. Redick Foundation, on January 26. Redick wanted to provide a free basketball and leadership clinic to a group of deserving kids.  Photo taken by Fernando Medina.

J.J. Redick hosted a free basketball clinic this past weekend for more than 80 at-risk youth.  Complete details are below. (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL (January 29, 2013) – As part of NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, through the J.J. Redick Foundation, provided more than 80 at-risk youth the opportunity [...]

Orlando Magic: “WE WILL”

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The Orlando Magic unveiled a new marketing campaign on Tuesday, complete details are below. (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL (September 24, 2012) – To build off the organization’s history of success and resiliency, the Magic have unveiled a new, bold marketing campaign, “WE WILL.”  This rebranded campaign ‘turns the page’ on the next chapter in [...]

Rays announce fundraiser

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The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for their annual “Shirts Off Our Backs” fundraiser.  Full details are below. (Via the Tampa Bay Rays) – St. Petersburg, FL (September 19, 2012) – The Rays Baseball Foundation and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) are teaming up for the annual “Shirts Off Our Backs” [...]

Orlando Magic receive honor

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The Orlando Magic received the highest community honor last Friday, being named to the Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families.  Complete details are below: (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL. (August 6, 2012) - The Orlando Magic has been named to the Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families and received the highest community [...]

Magic CEO in NBA Cares Day of Service

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins along with NBA Commissioner David Stern will participate in the NBA All-Star Day of Service during the upcoming All-Star weekend.  More information below. (Via the Orlando Magic)  – WHAT:  Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins, NBA Commissioner David Stern and more than 1,500 volunteers will participate in the NBA All-Star Day of [...]

Marquis Daniels: Q6 Foundation

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Player:  Marquis Daniels Sport:  Basketball, NBA Team:  Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics Website:  Q6 Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website):  Since 2007, Daniels has been able to expand the reach of the foundation to not only Orlando, but also Dallas, Indianapolis and Boston, as a result of playing for the Mavericks, Pacers and Celtics.  With the help of [...]

Johnny Damon Foundation

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Player:  Johnny Damon Sport:  Baseball, MLB Team:  Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians Website:  Johnny Damon Foundation Mission/Info:(Via the website):  Professional baseball player Johnny Damon established The Johnny Damon Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)3, to raise and donate funds to charitable organizations.  The Foundation assists local and [...]

Lockout can’t stop the Magic in Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla. — In late Oct. and early Nov., NBA teams are usually diving head-first into the season. However, because of the league’s continued lockout, teams are finding themselves with an unusual amount of spare time. The Orlando Magic have decided to make good use of that time. In one of many volunteer and charity [...]