POSTED: Wednesday April 21st 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOS ANGELES LEADERS WORK TO SAVE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR

Frank McCourt, Anita DeFrantz and Shawn Hunter Join Student Athletes and Coaches to Announce the “Save our Sports!” Fundraising Drive

WHAT:        Facing a $640 million deficit in the 2010-2011 school year, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) instituted a 25% across-the-board budget cut that would effectively reduce funding for coaches and endanger all competitive athletics at LAUSD high schools. When made aware of the cut, LA civic and philanthropic leaders joined together to help raise the $1.3 million necessary to support over 35,000 student athletes in 72 schools across the city. This unprecedented effort and public/private partnership could mean that thousands of students will have the opportunity to play sports next year - and reap the vast benefits that come from participating in athletics.

Anita DeFrantz, President of the LA84 Foundation, along with leaders from sports organizations and private foundations, will provide details and an update on the fundraising campaign at a press conference on Thursday.

WHO:          Los Angeles Board of Education President Mónica García

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines.

Anita DeFrantz, LA84 Foundation

Frank McCourt, owner, Los Angeles Dodgers, CEO, Dodgers Dream Foundation

Shawn Hunter, Chivas USA

Fabiola Torres, Nike

Student Athletes and Coaches

LAUSD Director of Interscholastic Sports Barbara Fiege

WHEN:        Save Our Sports Press Conference

Thursday, April 22, 2010
10 - 10:45 a.m.

WHERE:        Miguel Contreras Learning Center

Small Gym (Entrance on Third Street, beneath pedestrian bridge)

322 S. Lucas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

VIP Parking will be available in school parking structure on Lucas Ave. off of Third Street

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Keywords · Los Angeles Unified School District · Frank McCourt · Anita DeFrantz · Shawn Hunter

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Name: Ellen Morgan
Organization: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Email:
Phone: (213) 241-6766
URL: http://www.lausd.net/

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