Youth Appreciation Day on Friday, August 11

Aug. 10, 2000

Coral Gables, Fla. (www.hurricanesports.com) – The University of Miami Athletic Department will join the City of Hialeah (www.ci.hialeah.fl.us/recreation/events/summer/appreciation.htm) in support of Youth Appreciation Day on Friday, August 11, 2000. The event will be held at Milander Park, 4700 Palm Avenue.

The primary focus of this event is to promote drug prevention and awareness as well as educate youth about the dangers of tobacco through sports, fitness, and leisure activities.

Hurricane student-athletes along with athletic department staff will be on hand to help treat over 1,000 boys and girls representing all fourteen City of Hialeah recreation centers and local elementary schools to a fun-filled day of activities.

For more information please contact the Hurricane Sports Marketing Department at (305) 284-2400 or the City of Hialeah Recreation and Community Services Department administrative office at (305) 687-2650.