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News Release

December 4, 2006

LOCAL TEENS WILL "SKATE WITH SANTA"
Fundraiser to Benefit Children in Need


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

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, December 4, 2006
Palace Roller Rink
11586 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19116


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. This year, with the help of schools, parishes and businesses, "Operation Santa Claus" will provide toys to over 6,000 needy children in the Philadelphia area.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. $6.00 including skate rental. Inline skates are an additional $2.00. For more information please contact Kathy Pfeffer in the Office for Youth and Young Adults, Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 215-965-4635(office) or 610-637-1490 (cell).


Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747

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