Christmas Trees to families in Little Havana

The Florida Marlins and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, together with hunt/Moss, A Joint Venture and Winn-Dixie will be donating 100 Christmas Trees to families in Little Havana on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at 1600 NW 4 Street in Little Havana.

The families have been chosen based on financial need by the Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) of Little Havana. Families will have an opportunity to join Billy The Marlin in a day of fun, music, giveaways and much more. Christmas trees are provided by Winn-Dixie.
“We understand how important it is to build relationships with our neighbors,” said Angela Smith, Florida Marlins Community Outreach Director. “We care about the families and hope this event will impact their lives this Holiday Season.”
One lucky family will receive Holiday cheer Marlins style, with a special visit by Santa Billy and his crew for a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree extravaganza.

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The Marlins won their first of two World Series Championships on October 26, 1997, in the deciding game of a seven-game series over the Cleveland Indians. At the time, the Marlins became the quickest expansion franchise ever to win a title in Major League Baseball history. The Marlins won their second World Championship on October 25, 2003, in six games over the New York Yankees.

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