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Press Release

Semi-Pro Football Goes Beyond The End Zone

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Mineola, New York – Nassau County based semi-professional football organization, The Long Island Tribe, teamed up with the C.L.A..S. Foundation, administered by the Spence family, to pay a visit to the Pediatric Unit of Winthrop University Hospital on Saturday March 15^th, 2008. The members of the team had an opportunity to spend some time with the kids, currently undergoing treatment and provide them with a little distraction, conversation and tokens, in the form of stuffed teddy bears with Tribe T-shirts, miniature footballs and kids’ blankets. For all of the patients, from the youngest at 3 months to the oldest at 16 years of age, the experience was a positive one and mutually beneficial. “This is the first of many initiatives by the Tribe to contribute to the local community” said Tribe Executive Counsel. In a similar sentiment, “This was a feel-good day”, said team quarterback, Allen Robinson (farthest right in the photo above). The visit was led by Ms. Teresa Leoni, and was organized by the Coordinator of the hospital’s Child Life Center; Ann-Marie DiFrancesca, Chairman of the Pediatric Unit; Dr. J Stambouly, and Tribe General Manager; Chris Spence.