Michael Jordan and Team Jordan Athletes Chris Paul and Carmelo
Anthony On Hand For Gymnasium Dedication
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(Business Wire)--
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., announced today a donation
of $500,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana's
Slidell Unit, to help build a new athletic gymnasium. Basketball
legend, Michael Jordan and All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul
joined more than 250 community leaders and New Orleans-area youth for
the official dedication and check presentation ceremony. The donation
will go towards the construction of a state-of-the-art gymnasium named
after Jordan Brand complete with a professional basketball court,
scoreboard and bleachers to be used by the kids of the Boys & Girls
Club and other related community events.
"On behalf of the people of Slidell and the parish of St. Tammany
Parish, we'd like to thank the Jordan Brand for their generous
contribution," said Johnny DiBartolo, president, Boys & Girls Club of
Southeast Louisiana. "With significant donations from partners like
Jordan Brand, we are confident that the Slidell Boys and Girls Club
will help our children continue to grow, learn, develop and improve
their lives and surroundings."
The Slidell Boys & Girls Club was one of 16 Gulf region Boys &
Girls Clubs damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The location was completely
gutted and the facilities were in ruins. The rebuilding of the
facility serves as a testament to the dedication of many contributions
and countless volunteer hours to restore it in honor of the Boys &
Girls Club. The Jordan Brand gymnasium will serve as a
brick-and-mortar reminder of the contributions and volunteer hours
spent rebuilding the facility that has helped and will continue
improve the lives of children and families of Slidell.
"The Boys and Girls Clubs of America has been a visible
contributor to the families and children of New Orleans, during and
post Hurricane Katrina," said Michael Jordan. "Slidell is a community
that has been somewhat overlooked in recovery efforts and we are proud
to aid with its rebuilding and leave a lasting legacy for the
community."
Michael Jordan and some Team Jordan athletes have a special
connection to the Boys and Girls Club of America as some were once
members and now continue to be involved with the organization in their
respective hometowns and communities. Jordan Brand believes that
physical activity plays a vital role in building character in youth,
and the donation is dedicated to the children of the greater New
Orleans area to inspire them to commit themselves to hard work in life
and athletics in order to achieve their dreamed goals.
In 2006, Jordan Brand donated $450,000 to Habitat for Humanity to
aid in the rebuilding efforts in Louisiana. By auctioning off 21 pairs
of Michael Jordan autographed AIR JORDAN shoes to raise the funds, the
money helped rebuild homes in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans.
About Jordan Brand
A division of NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand is a premium brand of
footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy,
vision and direct involvement of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Brand made
its debut in 1997 and has grown into a complete collection of
performance and lifestyle products for both men and women. The Jordan
Brand remains active in the community by donating a portion of its
proceeds to Jordan Fundamentals, an education grants program for
teachers.
For more information on the Jordan Brand, visit www.Jumpman23.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) comprises a national
network of more than 4,000 neighborhood-based facilities, with 4.8
million youth served through Club membership and community outreach,
in all 50 states and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Known as "The
Positive Place for Kids," Clubs provide guidance-oriented character
development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old,
conducted by a full-time professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club
programs emphasize leadership development, education and career
exploration, financial literacy, health and life skills, the arts,
sports, fitness and recreation, and family outreach. An estimated 30
million American youth have been served by Boys & Girls Clubs since
the founding of BGCA in 1906. National headquarters are located in
Atlanta.
Anthony On Hand For Gymnasium Dedication
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(Business Wire)--
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., announced today a donation
of $500,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana's
Slidell Unit, to help build a new athletic gymnasium. Basketball
legend, Michael Jordan and All-Stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul
joined more than 250 community leaders and New Orleans-area youth for
the official dedication and check presentation ceremony. The donation
will go towards the construction of a state-of-the-art gymnasium named
after Jordan Brand complete with a professional basketball court,
scoreboard and bleachers to be used by the kids of the Boys & Girls
Club and other related community events.
"On behalf of the people of Slidell and the parish of St. Tammany
Parish, we'd like to thank the Jordan Brand for their generous
contribution," said Johnny DiBartolo, president, Boys & Girls Club of
Southeast Louisiana. "With significant donations from partners like
Jordan Brand, we are confident that the Slidell Boys and Girls Club
will help our children continue to grow, learn, develop and improve
their lives and surroundings."
The Slidell Boys & Girls Club was one of 16 Gulf region Boys &
Girls Clubs damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The location was completely
gutted and the facilities were in ruins. The rebuilding of the
facility serves as a testament to the dedication of many contributions
and countless volunteer hours to restore it in honor of the Boys &
Girls Club. The Jordan Brand gymnasium will serve as a
brick-and-mortar reminder of the contributions and volunteer hours
spent rebuilding the facility that has helped and will continue
improve the lives of children and families of Slidell.
"The Boys and Girls Clubs of America has been a visible
contributor to the families and children of New Orleans, during and
post Hurricane Katrina," said Michael Jordan. "Slidell is a community
that has been somewhat overlooked in recovery efforts and we are proud
to aid with its rebuilding and leave a lasting legacy for the
community."
Michael Jordan and some Team Jordan athletes have a special
connection to the Boys and Girls Club of America as some were once
members and now continue to be involved with the organization in their
respective hometowns and communities. Jordan Brand believes that
physical activity plays a vital role in building character in youth,
and the donation is dedicated to the children of the greater New
Orleans area to inspire them to commit themselves to hard work in life
and athletics in order to achieve their dreamed goals.
In 2006, Jordan Brand donated $450,000 to Habitat for Humanity to
aid in the rebuilding efforts in Louisiana. By auctioning off 21 pairs
of Michael Jordan autographed AIR JORDAN shoes to raise the funds, the
money helped rebuild homes in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans.
About Jordan Brand
A division of NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand is a premium brand of
footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy,
vision and direct involvement of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Brand made
its debut in 1997 and has grown into a complete collection of
performance and lifestyle products for both men and women. The Jordan
Brand remains active in the community by donating a portion of its
proceeds to Jordan Fundamentals, an education grants program for
teachers.
For more information on the Jordan Brand, visit www.Jumpman23.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) comprises a national
network of more than 4,000 neighborhood-based facilities, with 4.8
million youth served through Club membership and community outreach,
in all 50 states and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Known as "The
Positive Place for Kids," Clubs provide guidance-oriented character
development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old,
conducted by a full-time professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club
programs emphasize leadership development, education and career
exploration, financial literacy, health and life skills, the arts,
sports, fitness and recreation, and family outreach. An estimated 30
million American youth have been served by Boys & Girls Clubs since
the founding of BGCA in 1906. National headquarters are located in
Atlanta.
MICHAEL JORDAN AND TEAM JORDAN DONATES $500,000 TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA
Team Jordan
Wed, 21st January, 2009
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