Orlando City News Release -- www.orlandocitysoccer.com
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando City Soccer Club, along with presenting sponsor Orlando Health, is proud to announce the launch of “Goals for Good”, a charity contest initiative designed to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. Participants will make pledges based on their number of goals they believe Orlando City will score throughout the season. The person who guesses correctly will win a prize pack that includes an autographed jersey and premium tickets.
“We are excited to be joining with Orlando Health to raise funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,” said Kay Rawlins, Director of Community Relations for Orlando City. “Some of the tiniest babies in the unit weigh less than a can of soda – hard to imagine. Help us to help them continue to provide the highest level of care to the tiniest babies by guessing the goals and pledging your dollars!”
Participants are asked to pledge per goal and then guess how many goals Orlando City will score during the 2011 USL PRO regular season. Any pledge amount will be accepted, but the recommended amount is $1. Last season, Head Coach Adrian Heath’s Austin Aztex squad scored 53 goals in the USSF Division 2-Pro League. Heath brought several players from that Aztex squad, including current USL PRO goals leader Max Griffin, with him to Orlando.
“The babies in Winnie Palmer Hospital’s NICU are often the most critical, tiniest and in need of the most care. Community support ensures these inspired and advanced services are here for generations to come,” said John Bozard, president of Arnold Palmer Medical Center. “We’re thrilled that Orlando City Soccer has come up with this unique concept to give back to the smallest citizens in Central Florida.”
The person who correctly guesses (or comes closest) to the final season total will win a jersey signed by Head Coach Adrian Heath and the 2011 Orlando City roster as well as two premium tickets for the 2012 Orlando City home opener or a 2011 playoff game. Participants will also be asked to guess the number of goals City will score at home games this season.
To participate, fans are asked to visit www.orlandohealth.com/goalsforgood. There they can register and indicate their pledge per goal.