Media Advisory for July 13, 2010
CONTACT: Orli Cotel (415) 977-5627
****MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, JULY 13th, 3:30 eastern, 2:30 central****
Tele-Press Conference:
Delegation of Professional Athletes to Visit Gulf Coast, Comment on BP Oil Disaster
After boat tour, athletes will share their experiences on press teleconference
July 13, 2010. New Orleans. As the devastating impacts of the BP Oil Disaster continue to unfold, a group of athletes from different sports ranging from the NFL to NHL to Olympic medalists will join together to tour the damage caused by the BP Oil Disaster in the Gulf Coast, voice their support for Gulf Coast communities, and share what they have seen with their fans. They will highlight the connection between sports, health, and a clean environment, and discuss why we need to fully clean up the coast and move towards clean energy to ensure that a disaster like this never happens again.
Athletes will take a boat tour of the affected region, and will then join a press teleconference to share their experiences with the media.
WHAT: Tele-press conference to hear from professional athletes about experiences touring the oil damage in the Gulf Coast.
WHO:
Mike Richter, NHL –New York Rangers Goalie & Winter Olympics (x3)
Mike Alstott , NFL Fullback from
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Leilani Munter, ARCA/NASCAR
Andrew Ference, NHL, Boston Bruins
Krista Bradford Ference, X game snowboarder
Ovie Mughelli , NFL Fullback for the Atlanta Falcons
Stacey Cook, U.S. Alpine Ski Team (2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics)
Loree Smith, Track & field (2008 Summer Olympics)
Gary Morgan, Track & field (1988 Olympics and 17 national titles)
Chanda Rubin, Tennis (former #6 in the world)
WHEN: Tuesday, July 13th, 3:30pm eastern time / 2:30pm central time
DIAL-IN: ( 866 ) 406 - 4481 conference ID # code 87532145
Please RSVP in advance to: orli.cotel@sierraclub.org
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