POSTED: Friday August 28th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Orlando Magic Youth Fund Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala Named Tops by Orlando Magazine

**Readers vote the OMYF Gala best in Central Florida**

Orlando, Fla. - The Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the
McCormick Foundation, Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala was recently
named Central Florida’s “Best Charity Gala” in Orlando Magazine’s “Best
of” edition.  Orlando Magazine’s annual Best of Orlando list reveals
the top picks in 89 categories as decided by the magazine’s readers. 
The magazine awarded the “Best of” designation based on total votes for
a candidate. 

The annual OMYF Black Tie & Tennies Charity Gala, along with the
Magic’s Championship for Charity Golf Tournament and online auctions,
represent the most significant fund-raisers of the OMYF.  The 2009 Gala
raised more than $340,000 to be granted to non-profit agencies in
Central Florida.  In February 2009, with funds raised through OMYF, and
the match provided by the McCormick Foundation, a total of $751,000 in
grants were awarded by the Magic’s foundation to non-profit agencies
that improve the Central Florida community.

OMYF focuses on helping children in Central Florida realize their full
potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and
partnerships that empower families and change lives.

OMYF, founded in 1988, became a fund of the McCormick Foundation in
1994.  OMYF is supported through a team effort by Magic players,
coaches, staff and the DeVos Family, in partnership with season ticket
holders, corporate partners, fans and the community and matching funds
provided by the McCormick Foundation.

About The Orlando Magic

Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world
champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step
of the way. On the court, Orlando has won four division championships
(1995, 1996, 2008, 2009), had five 50-plus win seasons, and won the
Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual
basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local
community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets,
autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic
community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year,
while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 5,000 volunteer
hours annually. In addition, over the last 20 years nearly $15 million
has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via
the Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation
since 1994, which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket
highlights include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27
lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket
information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.

Through the National Basketball Association’s NBA CARES program, the
league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for
charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service
to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can
learn and play over the next five years. The NBA is broadcast in 215
countries and territories in 42 languages.

The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the Amway Center which will
compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows.
Opening in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by the City
of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.

Follow the Orlando Magic on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Orlando_Magic

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Name: Trish Wingerson
Organization: Orlando Magic
Email:
Phone: +1.407- 916-2635 Direct
URL: http://www.nba.com/magic/Papa_Johns_VIP_Experience_Spl-302153-1664.html

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