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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:  Heather Allebaugh (407) 246.3423
                 Victoria Shade (407) 246.4318

2nd Annual Kool Playgrounds “Where the Fun Starts” Golf Tournament Raises Money for Charity

The non-profit organization Orlando Community and Youth Trust, Inc. will be able to aid more youth, families, and senior citizens thanks to the more than $15,000 raised by the Kool Playgrounds “Where the Fun Starts” Golf Tournament. The City of Orlando Recreation Division hosted the charity event on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club in order to raise money for the non-profit.

The golf tournament proceeds will benefit Orlando Community and Youth Trust, Inc., a non-profit organization that fundraises for the City’s Families, Parks, and Recreation Department to provide scholarships, programs and activities that are not regularly part of the department's allocated funds. Projects and activities funded by the Orlando Community and Youth Trust, Inc. enhance the quality of life for the people of the community living in the City of Orlando. Last year’s tournament raised $15,000 that went to athletics and youth initiatives, additional senior programming, and enhancements to the City’s recreation centers.

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