Baskets for Books
1. On Aug. 1, Orlando Magic and Florida Blue teamed
up to volunteer at the Early Learning Coalition of
Orange County, where they inserted five children’s
books into 900 brand new backpacks. The
backpacks were distributed to underserved kids
from 17 different organizations.
2022 Special Olympics
Games
On Aug. 8, the 2022 Special Olympics USA
Games organizing committee unveiled its logo
for the 2022 USA Games during a celebration
ceremony at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
at Walt Disney World Resort.
2-3. Special Olympics athletes show off the new logo,
which, for the first time in the Games’ history, was
inspired and designed by nine talented Special
Olympics athletes.
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Hearts of Reality Weekend
4. On Aug. 9, more than 100 reality stars visited Discovery Cove in
Orlando. The crew was in town for Hearts of Reality Weekend, an
event that raised money for Give Kids the World Village.
Publix Charities Donation
5-6. Last month, Publix executives and employees volunteered in the
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida warehouse before
participating in a check presentation for a $150,000 donation
to the organization. Those funds will help put food in the hands of
local families who need it most.
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GARY BASSING, ORLANDO MAGIC
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