54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880 1.203.221.

4030

MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Save the Children gives children in the United States and around the world
what every child deserves a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from
harm, especially when disaster strikes. We advocate and achieve lasting change for
millions of children. We save childrens lives.
Save the Children will be hosting a gala event to raise awareness and funding for the
foundation. The gala is a big movement in expanding the foundation and its mission.

WHO: The gala will be attended by CEO, Carolyn Miles and other Save the Children
members. A List celebrities like Rihanna, CEOs, and world leaders like former Sen.
Hilary Clinton will be in attendance.

WHEN: April 7, 2014.

Red carpet begins at 6 p.m.
Cocktail hour begins at 6.30 p.m.
Gala begins at 7.15 p.m.

WHERE: Museum of Natural History

Central Park W and 79th St, New York, NY 10024

QUESTIONS: For further information please contact Emily Marino at

emarino@stcf.org

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SAVE THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION GALA SET TO RAISE
FUNDS FOR RELIEF
Save the Children works to provide children all over the globe with the start they
need to live a prosperous life. The foundation encourages people all over to join in on
their mission. With over 125 million lives of children changed across the globe, Save the
Children has proved to be a success.
The gala being held on April 7th will feature many unique presentations that
highlight the beliefs of Save the Children. To begin with the guest list of the gala is filled
with influential people in our society that believe in the rights of children and encourage
their betterment.
Along the halls of the gala will be posters and displays that show photos and
success stories of recent campaigns and mission trips. On a screen in the main room a
video will play sharing stories of kids the foundation has helped.
The gala will not only raise funds for the foundation but will be a celebration of
all the foundation has accomplished. It is a sign of our success and our future goals.

200th Street And Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY, 10458

NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 2014

Contact Information:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Emily Marino, Director

Office: 718 684 1190
Fax: 718 684 1191
Email: emarino1@nybg.org

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN KICKS OFF NEW BASEBALL ATTRACTION

GARDEN DEPICTS YANKEES AND REDSOX RIVARLY IN FLOWERS

BRONX, NEW YORK- New York and Boston may very much differ, but their biggest
connection to each other is their love of their sports teams. The New York Botanical
Garden in Bronx, NY is proud to announce their opening of their latest exhibit in the
garden, Yankees and Red Sox Through the Years. The attraction depicts some of the
best Yankees and Red Sox players throughout the teams histories.
The exhibit features players like Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Mariano
Rivera, Ted Williams, Tris Speaker, Manny Ramirez, and David Ortiz sculpted in flowers
and plants. All of these players are distinguished members of the Yankees and Red Sox.
Throughout the duration of the exhibit, members of the Yankees and Red Sox will make
appearances at the exhibit and spend time signing autographs and speaking about their
experience on the teams.
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The garden knows how to wow its visitors from all over the world and seldom
disappoints. The exhibit is expected to be almost as popular as the gardens Train Show
exhibit that runs every year during the holiday season.
I love seeing the culture of New York mixed with another city, this New York Boston rivalry has been alive since I was a kid, said Bronx Borough President, Ruben
Diaz. I have always loved visiting the garden as a kid and now they have brought one of
baseballs most talked about rivalries to life, said Diaz.
A visit to the new exhibit will have any visitor feel like they are taking a walk
through baseball history.
For more information, please contact Emily Marino at Office: 718 684 1190 or
emarino1@nybg.org.
The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants located at Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and
Fordham Road. It is easy to
reach by Metro-North Railroad or subway. The Garden is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday and
Monday federal holidays,
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The best way to enjoy the Garden is with the All-Garden Pass, which includes
admission to the grounds as well as
to seasonal gardens, exhibitions, and attractions such as the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett
Childrens Adventure Garden, and
Tram Tour. For ticket prices, please check our Web site. For more information, please call 718.817.8700
or visit nybg.org

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