Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Give a Kid a Backpack handsout 10,000 backpack in the Central Florida Area

People began to gather outside the Amway Arena about 6 a.m. By 8, thousands were in a line stretching blocks long. By 9, the doors opened to about 10,000 people. They weren't there for a Magic game or a concert. They were there out of desperation, hoping to receive free backpacks, free immunizations, free school supplies and other items to help make the upcoming school year a bit more affordable in a tanking economy. Give a Kid a Backpack help hand out 10,000 backpacks. Children also received haircuts and health exams and other services and enjoyed entertainment.

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