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Register Now for Cool School
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The 2010 Cool School Field Trip, presented by Jordan Brand, is set for Wednesday, October 20! As part of the Bobcats commitment to education, the Cool School Field Trip is an annual preseason home game dedicated to middle school students and teachers from across the Carolinas. With a mid-morning tipoff, the game serves as a reward for teachers and students who display outstanding academic achievement and leadership skills in the classroom. Tickets are donated by Bobcats season ticket holders, and every student in attendance receives educational materials and lunch.
Participation is at the discretion of each school, and principals should determine which students are allowed to attend. Registration is done on an individual school-basis. Feel free to share this information with any middle school personnel in North or South Carolina.
Save the Date - My Hero Gala
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Bobcats help to Go Green
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In support of the NBA’s Green Week initiative, Bobcats staff members and players participated in a community garden refurbishment project with Hands On Charlotte on April 1, 2010.
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Encouraging kids to Stay Active
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The Charlotte Bobcats and the Stratford Richardson YMCA kicked off the Stay Active Program on january 13, 2010 with the help of Bobcats Forward Derrick Brown, Assistant Coach LaSalle Thompson, Rufus Lynx and the Lady Cats. The program conclude with a visit from Stephen Jackson and D.J. Augustin on February 8, 2010 and an awards ceremony at a Bobcats game for those kids completing at least 10 of the 12 sessions. Story | Stay Active Program concludes gallery | Stay Active program begins gallery | Stay Active program begins video |
Hospital visit brings smiles
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The Charlotte Bobcats were welcomed with smiles, hugs and even a song as they visited Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital on March 8, 2010. Story | Gallery |
Annual Special Olympics Clinic
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The entire Bobcats team conducted a clinic for approximately 150 Special Olympics athletes and approximately 60 coaches on February 18, 2010. The group watched part of Bobcats practice prior to the one-hour clinic, which included six stations and concluded with a group photo. Gallery | Video |
Smarter than a middle schooler?
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Derrick Brown, Stephen Graham, Nazr Mohammed and several Lady Cats participated against teams of students from Quail Hollow Middle School in a trivia-based competition centered around Black History Month on February 8, 2010. The game was modeled after the TV show, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”
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Big Brothers / Big Sisters clinic
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Bobcats guard and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte spokesman Raymond Felton, along with Bobcats assistant coaches, hosted 150 “Bigs and Littles” at the team’s practice facility for a one hour basketball skills clinic on February 5, 2010. Gallery | Video |
Fitness Rally at University Meadows
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A contingent of Bobcats players and staff spent the afternoon at University Meadows Elementary School on January 19 enforcing the importance of physical activity.
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Promoting NBA FIT
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Bobcats players Boris Diaw and Stephen Graham teamed up with WNBA legend Andrea Stinson on January 11, 2010 to promote the NBA FIT/WNBA FIT programs. Story | Gallery |
Season of Giving
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The Bobcats hosted many events to reach out the community during the 2009 Season of Giving. Read the stories, view the galleries and watch the videos here. 2009 Season of Giving home |
2009 Street Turkeys
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The Bobcats collected 1,500 pounds of food, $525 and 30 turkeys for their annual Street Turkeys event. Together with WFNZ, $17,255, 920 turkeys and 10,200 pounds of food were collected to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes. Street Turkeys gallery | Street Turkeys release |
2009 My Hero Gala
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On October 24, the Bobcats Youth Foundation hosted its third annual My Hero Gala, a black-tie and tennis shoes fundraiser at Time Warner Cable Arena to support the Presbyterian Hospital Community Care Cruiser. The cruiser fulfills a critical mission, bringing quality healthcare to youth in underserved communities across the Charlotte area. 2009 My Hero Gala release | 2009 My Hero Gala gallery | 2009 My Hero Gala blog 2008 My Hero Gala Release 2008 My Hero Gala Gallery |
Haiti Relief Efforts
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NBA Cares is joining forces with our partner UNICEF, who have been on the ground in Haiti since 1949, to bring attention to the crisis and much needed emergency assistance to the victims. NBA Cares is encouraging our fans to donate to the ongoing emergency relief efforts in Haiti and the Caribbean region. To see how you can help, please visit: www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake or call 1-800-4UNICEF |
United We Serve
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This year, the President is calling on all Americans to participate in our nation's recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. There are many ways to get involved. America's new foundation will be built one community at a time - and it starts with you. Serve.gov |
NBA Cares
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NBA Cares is the league's global community outreach initiative that addresses important social issues with an emphasis on programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes. The NBA, its teams and players implement and execute programs that impact and inspire children and families worldwide.bcats Green Page |
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Bobcats Player Nation
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The Bobcats Youth Foundation would like to thank Coach Larry Brown, Boris Diaw, D.J. Augustin, Stephen Graham, Nazr Mohammed, Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler and Stephen Jackson for participating in Player Nation and purchasing tickets to send over 16,400 kids to Bobcats games. Register your non-profit organization for tickets. |
All Stars in Achievement
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This season, Wachovia and the Charlotte Bobcats are proud to introduce the All Stars in Achievement program. The program will highlight outstanding Teach for America teachers in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools who are making a positive impact on public education in our community. View the 2009-10 All-Stars in Achievement presented by Wachovia |
Requests and Donations
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Community Partners
The Bobcats have teamed up with the YMCA and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
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