Press Release - New York City Marathon - 4/28/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  
     New York Yankee Curtis Granderson Takes A Charitable Part In 
                The 2010 ING New York City Marathon

 
NEW YORK CITY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 - Curtis Granderson, New York 
Yankees centerfielder and 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year presented by 
the MLBPA, is making his charitable mark on New York City with the Grand 
Kids Foundation and the 2010 ING New York City Marathon.

Granderson's charitable team, Team Granderson, will raise funds for the 
Grand Kids Foundation in conjunction with the 2010 ING New York City 
Marathon on Sunday, November 7.  A limited number of spaces are available 
on Team Granderson.  Registration is available to runners already 
registered for the Marathon and those who did not receive entry into the 
event. Granderson will not be running in the race itself.

"The ING New York City Marathon is one of the premier road races in the 
world today. I am honored that the Grand Kids Foundation will be given 
charity spots for runners to help raise money and awareness for the need 
for stronger educational programs for our nation's youth," says team 
founder Curtis Granderson.  "Millions of dollars are raised each year for a 
variety of charitable causes through this event, and I am excited to see 
how much money the runners of Team Granderson can raise as well.  I look 
forward to having a strong team of runners."

Fundraising minimums on Team Granderson range from $1,000 for those already 
registered for the Marathon to $2,500 for those who were not awarded a spot 
in the race.  To participate as a member of Team Granderson each runner 
needs to complete an online application found at 
www.grandkidsfoundation.org/nymarathon.  

Each member of Team Granderson will receive access to online training 
programs, their marathon registration fee paid, Team Granderson running 
shirt and shorts, transportation to the starting line the morning of the 
marathon and team building events hosted by Granderson.  Also available are 
discounted hotel rates and shoes provided by Spira if needed.

The Grand Kids Foundation began in 2008 while Granderson was a member of 
the Detroit Tigers.  The Foundation's mission is to enforce educational 
initiatives to youth and to help bring the sport of baseball back to the 
nation's inner cities.

The Foundation has a unique opportunity to donate every dollar raised to 
fund the educational programs and initiatives to help students because it 
has zero operating costs.  All donations fund school supplies and books for 
needy families and under-funded schools.  It also establishes baseball 
programs that include equipment, facilities and scholarships.

Along with the Grand Kids Foundation, Granderson is an ambassador for First 
Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative to fight obesity.  He has also 
served as an ambassador for Major League Baseball in Europe, South Africa 
and China.  Granderson was acquired by the New York Yankees through a trade 
before the 2010 season.

Team Granderson is forming now for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon on 
Sunday, November 7.  For more information or to submit questions runners 
can contact the Grand Kids Foundation by email at 
.  For more information on the event, visit 
www.ingnycmarathon.org. 


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