FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/25/01

WHAT: The Glazer Family Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will kick off its “Backpack It Back to School” program by donating backpacks and school supplies to 11 organizations in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

WHO: Glazer Family Foundation Executive Director Roni Costello will announce the recipient organizations and distribute backpacks. The Buccaneers Mascot and Cheerleaders will also attend. Youth from Metropolitan Ministries who will receive the backpacks and school supplies will be present.

WHEN: Thursday, July 26

TIME: 11:15 a.m.

WHERE: Metropolitan Ministries - Family Grill Room
              2002 N. Florida Ave., Tampa

DIRECTIONS: From I-275, take Exit 25. Stay straight onto E. Scott St. Proceed to N. Florida Ave. and take a left. Head north and Metropolitan Ministries will be on the left.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Erika Brierley
Foundation Coordinator
Glazer Family Foundation
813-870-2700, ext. 275
www.glazerfamilyfoundation.com

Jenny Townley
Community Relations Manager
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
813-870-2700, ext. 296