Sporting goods in the morning
From Mayor Pat Morris' office:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR SAN BERNARDINO YOUTH
-- Tribe to donate sports equipment for distribution to city youth through Operation Phoenix --
DECEMBER 16, 2008
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - On Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30 a.m., San Bernardino Mayor Patrick J. Morris and representatives from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will shop for sports equipment at the Big 5 Sporting Goods store at 245 North E. Street in San Bernardino. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has offered to donate sports equipment to 150 needy youth in San Bernardino this holiday season. The sports equipment will be distributed to qualified youth at the City's community centers in the Operation Phoenix areas.
"I continue to be impressed with the generosity of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the multitude of ways they give back to our community," said Mayor Pat Morris. "Through the Children's Fund and Operation Phoenix Foundation, we are again providing holiday gifts to families in need and youth in our city. During this process, we found there were very few gifts appropriate for our older youth. We are grateful that the Tribe agreed to step-in at the last moment and help us fill that void through the donation of sports equipment, which is a wonderful gift that encourages healthy activity and lifestyles for our youth."
"The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is happy once again to team up with Mayor Morris to make the Holidays just a kittle brighter for some of the children in the city of San Bernardino," said James Ramos, San Manuel tribal chairman. "We wish all the children and families our sincere best for the Holiday Season and a joyous New Year!"
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I'd like to thank San Manuel Indians for doing all they do for this community.Not only do they do things for the Holiday but they give throughout the year,Thank You for the bikes the kids are going to get through Wheels In Motion.It helped out tremendously .Thank You for ALL you DO.
So sad that Greg Duro from San Manuel passed the night before last in Hawaii from his ailing leg infection. He was a very charitable man with a heart of gold. God rest his soul. He often contributed to our community for no other reason but to give.
So sad to hear the news about Greg Duro. He was a great guy that i have had the pleasure of calling a friend. Extremely generous but all that aside , a good person with a big heart. I spoke to him 3 weeks ago and planned on meeting up with him upon his return to Las Vegas but, he never made it back. Very sad. Mr Greg, you will be missed my friend!