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READING TIME-OUT
Nets rookies Brook Lopez, Ryan Anderson, and Chris Douglas-Roberts, along with Nets mascot Mini-Sly, hosted a reading time-out with 40 3rd and 4th graders from the Boys & Girls Club of Newark at the NBA Store on August 21, 2008. The players read William is Going Green, which teaches children how to be environmentally conscious. The book is part of the William the Garbage Truck and Crew series that is sponsoring the Nets' 'Read to Achieve' program. After the reading time-out, the players signed autographs for fans.
NETS AND THE AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION
REFURBISHED TWO BASKETBALL COURTS
IN MANHATTAN
As part of the Nets and the American Dairy Association’s "Get Net Fit" program, the Nets and the American Dairy Association refurbished two basketball courts in Manhattan. Marcus Williams and Sly were on hand to celebrate the court refurbishment at PS 241 on June 16th while Josh Boone, Sly, and the Nets Dancers took part in the unveiling at PS 96 on June 18th. The courts, which included new backboards and a logo reminder to have 3-A-Day of dairy, is part of the Nets and the American Dairy Association’s ongoing efforts to promote exercise and good nutrition among kids in the metropolitan area.
DEVIN HARRIS HOSTED FITNESS CLINIC
A group of first and third graders from Packanack Elementary School in Wayne, NJ won the American Dairy Association's "Go 3-for-3 Challenge" earning the right to take part in a fitness and nutrition clinic run by Nets guard Devin Harris and assistant coach Tom Barrise. Nets mascot Mini-Sly also joined the festivities, which was held Thursday, May 22 at the Nets practice facility, 390 Murray Hill Parkway, from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 pm.
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AUTISM AWARNESS MONTH
As part of Autism Awareness Month, Nets head coach Lawrence Frank conducted a Basketball & Books clinic for a group of children affected with autism from The Alpine Learning Group in Paramus and Theunis Dey Elementary School in Wayne. The kids were treated to the book, William is Going Green, which teaches children how to be environmentally conscious, and is part of the William the Garbage Truck and Crew series that is sponsoring the Nets’ 'Read to Achieve' program. After reading to the kids, Lawrence taught them basketball skills with the help of Nets mascot Sly.
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GET NET FIT
Nets players Bostjan Nachbar and Marcus Williams, along with Nets strength and conditioning coach Rich Dalatri, teamed up with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council on April 2nd to promote health and fitness for 250 students enrolled in the after-school program at PS 34 in Jersey City, NJ.
The goal of the event was to encourage good health, nutrition, and fitness among children in the metropolitan area.
In addition, Nets mascots Sly and Mini Sly joined Team Hype members and the Nets Dancers in teaching the kids about the importance of fitness and nutrition.
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NOTHING BUT NETS
The Nets and NBA Cares have teamed up with the Nothing But Nets campaign to help prevent malaria in Africa. Every 30 seconds a child dies from a malaria infection. A ten dollar donation to Nothing But Nets provides a life saving bed net to protect children and their families. Join us in this global effort to prevent malaria.
DeSagana is donating $100 for every block to the campaign.
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NETS GET IN THE PAINT
Nets players Devin Harris and Sean Williams and glacéau vitaminwater teamed up with Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC) and the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services for the City of Newark on March 25th to refurbish the basketball courts at Jesse Allen Park in Newark, NJ.
The players along with Nets mascot Sly, Nets dancers and Nets front office staff worked with BMRC volunteers from Newark to undertake a variety of tasks aimed at improving the park, including installing backboards and rims on the outdoor basketball courts. Volunteers also created murals, painted bleachers, and landscaped throughout the park
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NETS BASKETBOWL 2008
The Nets bowled for charity at their "Nets Basketbowl" fundraising event on Wednesday Feb. 27, 2008.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST
Nets players Vince Carter, Marcus Williams & Josh Boone and representatives from Amtrak pose with the winning students of the Amtrak Black History Month art contest. Students from the Rosa L Parks School of Fine and Performing Art were asked to create a piece of art that relates to the history of African Americans and the railroad system. The players and Amtrak representatives selected the winning pieces. The event is part of the Nets and Amtrak’s celebration of Black History Month.
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NETS VISIT MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Nets players recently spread some cheer when they visited with patients at the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. On December 27th, Marcus Williams and Josh Boone visited the hospital while Sean Williams made an appearance on January 15th. Nets mascot Sly assisted the players on both visits. 5 |
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