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NBL All Stars head out into the community
Townsville's community will receive a number of benefits from the influx of superstars from the Philips Championship next week as the best of the best from the National Basketball League (NBL) gathers in the twin cities for the McDonald's 2005 NBL All-Star Game
The game, which will be held at the Townsville Entertainment Centre ('the Swamp') on Wednesday January 19, is the showcase event of the Philips Championship and will be a who's who of basketball.
The benefits to Townsville however won't just be on the court, as the McDonald's All-Stars will be involved in a number of community initiatives in the area on the days surrounding the game.
Amongst other appearances, the McDonald's All-Stars will visit the Townsville Hospital and Ronald McDonald House to cheer up seriously ill children. A full list of the McDonald's All-Stars community activities is below.
Media wishing to be present at any of these events are asked to confirm their attendance with Danielle Cassels at the McDonald's Crocodiles on 07 4778 4222 or Marc Howard at the NBL office on 0419 512 139 as soon as possible.
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What: Townsville General Hospital McDonald's All-Star visit
Where: Townsville General Hospital
100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas
When: Tuesday 18 January
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Who: Peter Crawford (Perth), Rashad Tucker (Melbourne), Dave Thomas (Melbourne), Rob Brown (Townsville) and Brad Newley (Townsville).
Details: Players from Perth, Melbourne and Townsville meet some of the seriously ill children at Townsville Hospital.
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What: McDonald's 2005 NBL All-Star Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
When: Wednesday 19 January
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Where: Grand Ballroom, Jupiter's Hotel and Casino
Who: NBL Commissioner Rick Burton, Casey Calvary (Townsville), John Rillie (Townsville).
Details: NBL Commissioner Rick Burton will address the Townsville Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by McDonald's Crocodiles players John Rillie and Casey Calvary.
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What: Ronald McDonald House McDonald's All-Star visit
Where: Ronald McDonald House, Townsville
100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas
When: Thursday 20 January
9:00am - 10:00am
Who: Brett Maher (Adelaide), Dusty Rychart (Adelaide), Willie Farley (Adelaide) and Nick Hovarth (West Sydney).
Details: Players from West Sydney and Adelaide meet some of the seriously ill children at Ronald McDonald House.
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What: McDonald's Hoops on The Strand
Where: Half Court, The Strand Park
When: Thursday 20 January
10:00am - 11:00am
Who: Darnell Mee (Wollongong), Glen Saville (Wollongong), Peter Crawford (Perth), Liam Rush (Perth), Brett Maher (Adelaide), Dusty Rychart (Adelaide), Willie Farley (Adelaide) and Nick Horvath (West Sydney).
Details: Fans get the opportunity to shoot hoops with some of the McDonald's All-Stars on the day after the game at the half-court on The Strand.
