NFL OUTREACH EVENT IN LITTLE HAITI

WHO: Miami Dolphins defensive end KENDALL LANGFORD, offensive lineman DONALD THOMAS and wide receiver PATRICK TURNER; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back KENNARD COX; Seattle Seahawks tackle BRANDON FRYE; Cleveland Browns wide receiver MIKE FURREY; and San Francisco 49ers defensive end RICKY JEAN-FRANCOIS.

WHAT: NFL players will visit the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center to meet with community members, including high school football players from Miami Edison Senior High School section of Little Haiti. Players will receive a tour of the Center and discuss the ways the South Florida Haitian community has been impacted by the recent earthquake in Haiti. Players will bring donated items from NFL partners including Gatorade, McArthur Towels, Outerstuff, Papa John’s, Reebok and Rico Industries.

General Motors will be sending 30 GMC trucks to the Haiti to aid in relief efforts on the island. Some of these trucks, packed with relief supplies, will be staged outside the Sant La Neighborhood Center before heading to Haiti.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center (5000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Fla., 33137)
(Enter at Bank of America Plaza)

EVENT CONTACT: Clare Graff at 212-450-2435/917-816-2885 or clare.graff@nfl.com or
On-site: Dana Gordon at 856-397-2917 or danag@bzapr.com

NFL PLAY 60 KIDS’ DAY AT NFL GAME DAY FAN PLAZA

WHO: Miami Dolphins players, including wide receiver DAVONE BESS, wide receiver GREG CAMARILLO, cornerback VONTAE DAVIS, long snapper JOHN DENNEY, punter BRANDON FIELDS, tackle NAT GARNER, running back LOUSAKA POLITE; Cleveland Browns wide receiver JOSH CRIBBS; New York Giants wide receiver DEREK HAGAN


WHAT:
NFL PLAY 60 Kids’ Day gives 250 local children the opportunity to spend time with NFL players. Area children will take part in the excitement of Super Bowl Week alongside current and former NFL players.
Kids will learn more about the importance of healthy living during Kids’ Day as part of NFL PLAY 60, aimed at helping youngsters get 60 minutes of exercise each day. All Kids’ Day attendees completed the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge. As part of the contest, local students were challenged to get 60 minutes of physical activity a day. 

As part of their Kids’ Day experience, local children will:
• Participate in interactive PLAY 60 fitness activities using the innovative HOPSports training system
• Spend time playing games as part of the Playworks program which focuses on active, inclusive play
• Learn basic NFL FLAG skills and drills alongside NFL players during NFL FLAG Football clinics
• Participate in Cartoon Network activities including a Football Obstacle Course, Ben 10 Bike Challenge, Jedi Training area and a photo area with live characters from Star Wars: The Clone War 

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.

WHERE: NFL Game Day Fan Plaza at Sun Life Stadium (located adjacent to Gates F, G and H)

EVENT CONTACT: Elizabeth Benz at 352-514-0550 or elizabethb@bzapr.com


SUPER CELEBRITY FISHING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

WHAT: Hosted by the South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee, The Super Celebrity Fishing Classic Tournament will honor WILLIAM BLEAKLEY, MARQUIS COOPER, COREY SMITH and NICK SCHUYLER; four friends and teammates all involved in last February’s tragic boating accident off the coast of Clearwater, Fla.

The tournament will feature legendary and current pro athletes, as well as celebrities. All the proceeds generated from this event will be donated to a charity/foundation chosen by the victims’ families. Tickets: VIP package-$3,500; Celebrity Boast package-$2,000; Basic Boat package-$1,200 and Award Ceremony ticket-$100.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: Doubletree Grand Hotel-Biscayne Bay/Sea Isle Marina (1717 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Fla. 33132)

EVENT CONTACT: David Silverstein, South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee, at 305-614-7553/305-803-1234 or dsilverstein@southfloridasuperbowl.com


SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD 

WHO: Miami Dolphins players

WHAT: Throughout Super Bowl week, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Broward and South Palm Beach Counties have planned projects to build homes and communities in partnership with low-income families in need of a simple, decent place to live.

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County will participate in a Super Build on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Players will be on-site from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: 228 NW 7th Ave., Boynton Beach, Fla., 33435

EVENT CONTACT: Gina Graves at ggraves@hfhboca.org



NFL CHARITIES YOUTH BOWLING CLINIC

WHO: Miami Dolphins cornerback NATE JONES and Cleveland Browns wide receiver MIKE FURREY.

WHAT: Boys and girls from both South Florida NFL Youth Education Towns will be guests of NFL Charities at a youth bowling clinic, learning the basics of the game.

Professional bowlers, including members of the PBA Tour, will conduct the clinic and provide one-on-one instruction for the youngsters at SpareZ Lanes, which is donating the facility as well as lunch.

Each child will receive their own fitted bowling ball, shirt and bag courtesy of Strike Ten and Reebok.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

WHERE: SpareZ Lanes (5325 South University Drive, Davie, Fla. 33328)

EVENT CONTACT: Nick Nicolosi at 201-489-0049 or at n.nicolosi@verizon.net


NFL/AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

WHAT: One in every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. While most men might know the stats of their favorite NFL player, they are likely unaware of other important statistics that could save their lives. That is why NFL Hall of Famer and prostate cancer survivor MIKE HAYNES, in conjunction with the NFL and the American Urological Association Foundation (AUA Foundation), are encouraging men across the country to "Know Your Stats" through a national prostate awareness cancer program. As part of the program, NFL alumni will be screened for prostate cancer. The free event is offered to current and former players, sponsored by the NFL Player Care Foundation through the AUA Foundation.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Hotel (1617 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., 33316) in the first floor Atlantic Ballroom

EVENT CONTACT: Tori Fort, 202.361.0445 or Victoria.Fort@zenogroup.com