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Darrell Armstrong Opens One Of A Kind Sports-Themed Waiting Room at Florida Hospital East Orlando

NBA Players Take Time to Visit with Families Affected by Premature Births

WHAT: Waiting for a medical appointment can be a scary experience.  But now, families visiting the Darrell Armstrong Child Development Center (DACDC) at Florida Hospital East Orlando will be able to relax in a sports-themed play space.  Recently, Darrell Armstrong himself helped transform the waiting room into a bright, fun, basketball-themed area complete with murals, memorabilia, and a basketball court floor.  On Friday, September 24, Darrell Armstrong and other NBA players will officially open the new waiting room.
 
HOW: The DACDC opened one year ago at Florida Hospital East Orlando thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Darrell Armstrong Foundation for Premature Babies.  It serves children and families affected by premature birth. 

WHO: Darrell Armstrong, New Orleans Hornets
          Pat Garrity, Orlando Magic
          Des Cummings, Florida Hospital

WHERE: Florida Hospital East Orlando
             Medical Office Building 
             7795 Lake Underhill Drive
             Orlando, FL 32822

WHEN: Friday September 24, 2004 at 12:45 p.m.

For more information about the Darrell Armstrong Foundation for Premature Babies, please visit www.darrellarmstrong.com.




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