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News Release

December 2, 2005

LOCAL TEENS WILL "SKATE WITH SANTA"

FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN NEED


Hundreds of area teens will put on their roller skates and join Santa Claus for the annual "Skate with Santa" party sponsored by the Office for Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.


Tuesday, December 6, 2005
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Palace Roller Rink
11600 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia



The monies raised will benefit "Operation Santa Claus," the non-denominational annual toy drive sponsored by the Archdiocese. The teens are members of youth programs in the Archdiocese, the Catholic Youth Organization and Community Service Corps. Last year, "Operation Santa Claus" delivered toys to more than 10,000 children in need in the Philadelphia area. Look for more information regarding the "Operation Santa Claus" in the coming weeks.

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For more information please contact Tricia Manion, Director of the Office for Youth and Young Adults, Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 215-965-4637.







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