on Saturday, June 18
Additionally, Cingular will be a part of the FanFest
activities at
Rosenblatt Stadium with its "Cingular NCAA Championship Experience," an
interactive
celebration of college baseball made unique for fans through its
voice and data applications. Details
of the company are available at http://www. Each year, more than 49,000 student-athletes compete
in NCAA
Championships in Division I, II and III sports.
4 million youth it serves across
the United States. At the 2004 All-Star Game, two Houston-area Boys
+ Girls Club members threw out
ceremonial first pitches with boxing great
Muhammad Ali and prior to every game of the 2004 World
Series, a youth from a
local Boston or St. As the 'Official Charity of Major League Baseball' since
1997,
Boys + Girls Clubs of America has been vital to the success of many MLB youth
outreach programs
."
In addition, many Major League Clubs, their staff and players, work with
local Boys + Girls
Clubs, whether through one-on-one mentoring of Club
members, serving on local boards of directors
, or giving of their personal
time or funds.
"Our children are a gift, an inheritance of great
importance," said Bell. Key Boys + Girls Club programs
emphasize character and leadership development
, education and career
development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation
. If approved, the league
would become the first professional organization to endorse and support
biomechanics testing of all athletes.
"The popularity of women's softball is at an all-time
high," said Zig
Ziegler, president of Motion DNA. "Once we are
able to kick off this relationship
, we expect to see an increase in our
college and youth sports team client base as more athletes pursue
an edge over
their competition."
Motion DNA Corporation provides diagnostic testing for
medical
professionals and sports organizations.boys leagues
"This is another way that we can use our relationship
with the NCAA to
help strengthen the role that athletics plays in the lives of student-athletes
of
all ages," said Jeffrey Harkman, Cingular vice president and general
manager - Minnesota/Northern
Plains."
Equipment donations will be accepted at the two Omaha Cingular locations
during regular
store hours between Friday, June 17 and Sunday, June 19.
ABOUT CINGULAR WIRELESS
Cingular
Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States,
serving 50.S.cingular.C. It
provided
direct assistance to more than 500,000 children and parents through
the Girls and Boys Town National
Hotline (1-800-448-3000), and indirectly
assisted nearly 1 million children and families through
outreach and training
programs. (Bud) Selig on behalf of Major League Baseball,
and Bell will
receive the President's Award from BGCA President Roxanne
Spillett.
"On behalf of Major League
Baseball, I am deeply honored to accept the
Champion of Youth Award from Boys + Girls Clubs of America
," said Commissioner
Selig.
As a BGCA national trustee, he has been a strong advocate for outfitting
Clubs on Native American lands with the technology needed to bridge the
digital divide., Motion
DNA
Corporation (OTC: MTDX) officials announced today the company has entered
negotiations with
the National Pro FastPitch League.
"The NPF gives those girls a new target and can help increase
the popularity
of the sport as salaries of players increase and more playing opportunities
evolve
," said Lauren Bay, a member of the Canadian Olympic team, currently
enrolled in a Motion DNA program
and member of the NPF's Chicago Bandits.
For more information on Motion DNA Contact:
Investor Relations
Motion DNA Corporation
15023 N.7736 fax
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Baseball
Legend Tommy John to Support Program with Autograph Signing June 18
at
Omaha Cingular Store
OMAHA, Neb.
With this unique program, Cingular is providing fans
with an opportunity to
help support youth baseball and softball in Omaha by donating new and used
equipment at its two retail locations in the city."
Omaha Equipment Donation Locations
Cingular Wireless* Cingular Wireless
Crossroads Summit Square
7624 Dodge Street 2615 S 144th Street
(402) 393-7019 (402) 758-7036
* Tommy John appearance from 1 - 3 p. Throughout its 88-year history, the
nonprofit, nonsectarian
organization provides its children with a safe,
caring, loving environment where they gain confidence
to get better and learn
skills to become productive citizens. For more information, go
to http:
//www. NEW YORK, June 8 - Boys + Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will
salute Major League Baseball
(MLB) and John Bell, senior vice president -
domestic telecom human resources, Verizon Communications
, for their ongoing
commitment to children and youth at its annual President's Dinner. Tim Russert
, moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," will serve as
dinner emcee.
About Boys + Girls Clubs
of America
Boys + Girls Clubs of America ( http://www.
Motion DNA Seeks Major Agreement
With Pro Sports League; League Could Be First to Implement Mandatory Testing of Athletes
Under
the agreement, Motion DNA would conduct at least one annual analysis on
each member of the NPF's
six teams, assisting in the overall development of
each individual player and success of the league
. Motion DNA's biomechanical analyses
and detailed reports provide its customers and consumers with
solutions for
preventing injuries, identifying physical limitations, diagnosing pre-existing
injuries
related to biomechanics, and improving physical performance levels. All statements, other than statements
of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements
regarding potential
future plans and objectives of the company, are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt
implementation of
any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The
company cautions that these forward-looking
statements are further qualified
by other factors.For boys fast pitch (fastball) softball.
fast pitch
Cingular
Wireless Asks Fans in Omaha to 'Pitch in for Youth Sports' During NCAA Men's College World Series
All donated items
collected during the opening weekend of the College World Series will be
presented
to Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys Town, a national organization
headquartered in Nebraska. Peter
, Girls and Boys Town executive director. to sign autographs
for fans and help encourage donations
. "Unfortunately, not
everyone has the means to obtain the proper equipment that will help them
develop
their games. Cingular is the only U. The
dinner, with expected guests to include Major League Baseball
Hall of Famers
and longtime New York Yankees teammates Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford, is being
held
today at the Waldorf-Astoria. "We believe this league will be successful
quickly with the presence
of more than half of the 2004 US Olympic Gold
medalists in softball representing teams in the league
, including Jennie
Finch, Lovie Jung, Natasha Whatley and Crystal Bustos, all former top
collegiate
all-Americans as well.425.991.leagues fast
As a special incentive, all fans who make a donation will be
eligible
to initiate a Cingular wireless account with no activation fee.
Girls and Boys Town cares for
thousands of abused, abandoned and neglected
girls and boys each year. wireless carrier to offer
Rollover(SM), the
wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes.
The
President's Dinner is a premier BGCA fundraising event, and honors
those who have had a significant
impact on the lives of children and youth.
Certain statements in this news release may contain
forward-looking
information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933
and
Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to
the safe harbor created by
those rules.877.pitch leagues
"We want to
thank Cingular Wireless, its customers and the NCAA Men's College World
Series
for being so generous in assisting our efforts in this life-saving work. Noted for his durability
and uncanny
control, John, who attended Indiana State University, spent 26 years in the
majors
while totaling career 288 wins and 700 games started, ranking him 24th
and 6th on the all-time list
, respectively.m. Former NCAA baseball stars will be on-
site before Series games to meet with fans
and sign autographs.
"Pitch in for Youth Sports" helps support Cingular's mission as an NCAA
Corporate Champion to foster learning, balance, character, community, spirit
and fair play among
athletes at all levels. It also provides funding for related NCAA youth programs.org .
For more
than a decade, Bell, who is an alumnus of the Boys + Girls Clubs
of Boston's Roxbury Unit, has been
providing the leadership and dedication
that has helped BGCA reach unprecedented levels of growth
. In 2003, he helped 15 Native American Clubs secure funding to
attend the National Technology Conference
in Phoenix, Ariz. Bell also serves on the board of the Boys + Girls
Club of Stamford, Conn. There
can be
no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results
and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. 73rd Street
Scottsdale
, Arizona 85260
1.7734 toll free
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"Girls and Boys Town has touched the
lives
of so many kids in its 88-year history and it's such an integral part of
the Omaha community.
Requested
items include new or gently used bats, balls, gloves, cleats and
helmets. Along with baseball-themed
entertainment, such
as a pitching accuracy station and video gaming terminals, fans can sample the
latest Cingular products and services. Its headquarters, located in the
historic Village of Boys
Town, Neb.4 million customers. (NYSE: SBCBLS), has the
largest digital voice and data network in
the nation -- the ALLOVER(SM)
network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national
wireless
carrier.com . Sign up
at http://www.com/newsroom .
ABOUT GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN
Father Flanagan's Girls and Boys Town is a leader in providing treatment
and care to abused
, abandoned and neglected girls and boys. Last year, the 88-
year-old organization provided direct
care and treatment to more than 43,000
children and families at 19 sites in 15 states and Washington
, D. "It takes the leadership of
organizations like Major League Baseball and people like John Bell
to help us
fulfill our mission -- to prepare today's young people for tomorrow. Major League Baseball
also has given more
than $3 million in support of Boys + Girls Clubs nationwide. In addition, members
of local Boys +
Girls Clubs have participated in ceremonial first pitches at Major League
Baseball
jewel event games., where they
gathered to discuss ways to implement and facilitate effective technology
programs in their Clubs.4 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances."
Currently, more than six million youth girls, ages six to eighteen play
softball in competitive
and recreational programs in the United States alone.
Motion DNA expects a deal to be reached
quickly, with the season scheduled
to begin in late May.fastball fastpitch
, To celebrate the heritage of the NCAA
Men's College World Series in Omaha, Cingular Wireless is giving fans the
chance to "Pitch in
for Youth Sports" when the Series games begin on June 17. The equipment will benefit the nonprofit
organization
's baseball team, girls' softball players and recreational
programs nationally. The College World
Series is an excellent platform to
implement this initiative around while allowing us to provide
a convenient way
for fans to get involved. Get Cingular
Wireless press releases e-mailed to you
automatically.cingular.Boys + Girls Clubs of America Honors Major League Baseball and Verizon Communications
Senior Vice President at Annual President's Dinner
"
The Champion of Youth Award will be bestowed
upon Major League Baseball
for its tremendous generosity and philanthropy on behalf of the nation
's
youth.
Through the relationship, BGCA and Major League Baseball have established
more
than 150 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Leagues and nearly 200 Rookie
Leagues, providing as many
as 120,000 children with the opportunity to play
baseball and softball annually."
BGCA Southwest
Regional Youth of the Year Ramon Moran also will share his
personal story about how the Club has
shaped his life and given him the
inspiration to succeed. Known
as "The Positive Place for Kids
," the Clubs provide guidance-oriented
character development programs on a daily basis for children
, 6-18 years old,
conducted by a full-time professional staff.7734 phone
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"
"Sports
are vital part of our efforts across the country to help our
children build character, learn sportsmanship
and become successful citizens,"
said Father Val J.m. With programs located at 19 sites and 15 states
and
in the District of Columbia, many Girls and Boys Town alumni have gone on to
become successful
in all facets of life., is also its largest child-care facility.
ABOUT THE NCAA
The
NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and
universities committed to supporting
academic and athletic opportunities for
more than 360,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member
colleges and
universities.
BGCA Chairman Anne Szostak will present the Champion of Youth Award
to
Baseball Commissioner Allan H.
Proceeds from the dinner provide critical funding for the organization
and the
more than 4.
BGCA has enjoyed national exposure through Major League Baseball-produced
print, radio and television public service campaigns and Major League Baseball
has generated more
than $20 million in direct and indirect funding for BGCA
during its eight-year relationship. Louis
Boys + Girls Club delivered the official first pitch
ball to the mound for the First Pitch Ceremony
.
"It is an honor to work with Boys + Girls Clubs to provide a safe and
enriching environment for
thousands of children.bgca.org ) comprises a national
network of some 3,700 neighborhood-based facilities
annually serving more than
4. Motion DNA would become the official
biomechanical analysis company
of the second year women's pro sports league.
softball pitch
Four-time Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher
Tommy John will make a
special appearance with Girls and Boys Town student-athletes at the Crossroads
Cingular location Saturday, June 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.
"As a former little-leaguer myself
, I know the importance that youth
sports plays in the lives of kids and in entire communities all
across the
country," said John, who has been involved in youth baseball in various
capacities
since his retirement from the majors in 1989. This is an excellent way to help promote baseball among
youths and further the positive role that athletics plays in their lives. In addition, Cingular
provides
financial resources, manpower and expertise to help emphasize the important
role intercollegiate
athletics, including 88 championships in 23 sports, plays
in our society. Cingular, a joint venture
between SBC
Communications Inc.ncaa.
"For nearly 100 years, BGCA has served our nation's children
and teens,
but we cannot do it alone," said Spillett. In 1997, BGCA was named the official charity
of Major League Baseball;
since that time, the two organizations have been making baseball dreams
come
true for young people across the country. "Major League Baseball is a social institution with
important social
responsibilities and I am proud of our efforts to promote youth game
development
. Moran is a member of the Boys + Girls Clubs of
Tucson's Holmes Tuttle Unit. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz
. "We already have several NPF athletes training at our
Scottsdale lab, benefiting from weekly analyses
," added Ziegler. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any statements
in this release, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.425.sports boys
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