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The NBA Cares Tour is coming to Wal-Mart!
July 30, 2007
August 4th, Square One Shopping Mall
Join us Saturday, August 4th, from 11am-4pm at the Wal-Mart in the Square One Shopping Mall, Mississauga, for a day of NBA entertainment supporting SickKids!
The NBA Cares Tour is coming to select Wal-Mart stores across Canada, bringing with it the excitement and energy of the NBA experience. The Tour is in support of Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospitals across Canada.
Highlights of the NBA Cares Tour, August 4th
- Appearances by the Toronto Raptors Mascot (1:00pm- 2:30pm), Toronto Raptors Dance Pack (2:00pm-3:00pm) and NBA Coach of the Year, Sam Mitchell (2:00-3:00pm).
- 15 foot inflatable Raptor Claw!
- Take a photo beside life-size standees featuring your favorite NBA players
- Autograph signing and photo opportunities with an NBA player or personality
- Have the opportunity to try out the new Nintendo Wii
- Dunk a local personality in the dunk tank!
Admission is free and open to the general public. You can also help to support SickKids by purchasing one of the NBA Cares Tour partners' products. A portion of proceeds will be donated from each product featuring the Children's Miracle Network basketball symbol on its packaging or display area.
We hope to see you at Square One on August 4th!