NBA All-Star Dwight Howard and the D12 Foundation Headed to Alabama to Help Tornado Victims Rebuild

WHO:

Dwight Howard, NBA All-Star and Philanthropist

WHAT:

Dwight and the D12 Foundation have partnered with Habitat for Humanity, Greater Birmingham and will travel to Alabama to participate in the rebuilding of 10 homes damaged or destroyed by the April 27 tornadoes. In support of the initiative, Dwight has called upon his fans to help by way of donation to his D12 Foundation or through volunteer efforts.  In addition, Howard and the foundation will tour Tuscaloosa, visiting various sites and affected families, as well as join in the Boys State Celebration of food and fun to help bring joy to the families affected. Dwight and D12 will also present a check to Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund.

WHEN/WHERE:

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - Habitat for Humanity, Greater Birmingham Rebuild

Location:

4800 Allen St., Birmingham, AL

Time:

10:30am – 11:00am – Media Check-in and Brief Q&A

11:00am – 1:00pm – Various Site Visits and B-roll Opportunities

Friday, June 3, 2011 – Boys State Celebration (Open to the Public)

Location:

Snow Hinton Park, Tuscaloosa, AL

Time:

3:00pm – 4:00pm – B-roll Opportunity

MEDIA RSVP:

Janell Barrett-Jones

Nicole Stokes

Grace Global PR

Grace Global PR

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 818.585.6356

Phone: 818.445.2942