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For more information, contact:
Mary Thomson for Kiwanis, (916) 501-4969
Jim Purcell for Rotary Club, (916) 342-2677
David Ballard for Children’s Receiving Home, (916) 482-2370
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Win Basketball
“Court Of Dreams”
For Children’s Receiving Home From
Maloof Sports & Entertainment and Sacramento Monarchs
Sacramento, CA., August 19, 2005 — The Sacramento area Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs announced today that they have won a “Court of Dreams” for the Children’s Receiving Home from Joe and Gavin Maloof and the WNBA Sacramento Monarchs.
Earlier this year, a unique partnership was formed between Northern California area Rotary Clubs, local Kiwanis Clubs and the Children’s Receiving Home to try and win the “Court of Dreams,” a national WNBA promotion that rewards the largest group attending a WNBA game in June.
Though the Washington Mystics won the national promotion, Joe and Gavin Maloof have stepped up to show their appreciation to the Rotary and Kiwanis group’s exceptional effort and results. True to their family's legacy of generosity to charities, Joe and Gavin Maloof are building a new basketball court for the Children's Receiving Home on behalf of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs.
“Local Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs have truly come together to help children in need,” said Joe Maloof, owner of the Sacramento Monarchs. “That commitment to the community is something we share and helps us shine the spotlight on what we already know about Sacramento - that we have the best fans in the world who care about the community in which we live.”
“Organizations and people that give back to the community are what continue to inspire us to do the same,” added Gavin Maloof. “We’re honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this and bring these kids a basketball court on which to dream.”
“This is an incredibly meaningful contribution to our kids and programs that will make a difference in thousands of young lives every year,” said David Ballard, chief executive officer of the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento. “We owe the Maloofs, Kiwanis and Rotary a great deal of thanks for making this happen. What a great effort and a generous contribution!”
About Children’s Receiving Home: The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento is the shelter for abused and neglected children in Sacramento County. We serve children between the ages of 2 and 17 and serve over 1,800 children per year. We are the only emergency shelter of our kind in Sacramento County.
About Rotary International: Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 167 countries. Rotary District 5180 serves the Sacramento area from Oroville and Gridley in the North to Elk Grove and Walnut Grove in the South, from West Sacramento to El Dorado Hills in the East with approximately 2,100 Rotarians participating in 37 clubs. To learn about Rotary International visit http://www.rotary.org/.
About Kiwanis Family House: Kiwanis Family House is dedicated to providing temporary housing and support to families of seriously ill or injured children being treated at the UC Davis Medical Center. For more information about Kiwanis Family House, please visit www.kiwanisfamilyhouse.org
About Maloof Sports and Entertainment: Maloof Sports & Entertainment is committed to making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people in-need and at-risk in the Sacramento area. The organization owns the Sacramento Kings (NBA), Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA) and ARCO Arena. For more information about Maloof Sports & Entertainment and the Sacramento Kings and Monarchs, visit www.kings.com or www.sacramentomonarchs.com.
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