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Anaheim Ducks Contribute $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters

TUSTIN, CALIF., February 7, 2007 – Ducks Care, a fund of the McCormick Tribune Foundation, contributed $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Orange County to support the organization’s efforts to increase the number of one-to-one mentoring matches in Orange County.

“The Anaheim Ducks have long been a good friend to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization,” observed Gus Valdespino, BBBS Chief Executive Officer.  “We’re most grateful to them for their generosity.”

Tim Ryan, President/CEO Anaheim Arena Management, Executive Vice President/COO Anaheim Ducks, noted, “We are very pleased to support such a tremendous organization, one focused on mentoring today’s youth.”

Become a Volunteer! – A Big Brother or Big Sister acts as a friend and mentor in the life of a child in need, or Little Brother or Little Sister, ages 6-16.  Additional Bigs as well as Littles are needed.  For information, visit www.bigbrooc.org or call (714) 544-7773.