Radio Disney Hosts 2nd Annual 'Back to School Drive' Summer Events

Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, is hosting its second annual "Back To School Drive" benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of America's "Tools for Back-To-School" campaign. Throughout August and September, Radio Disney stations across the country will hold local events inviting kids and families to donate school supplies to support their local Boys & Girls Clubs. Part of Radio Disney's Project Family initiative that inspires families to take action and make a difference, the nationwide events will support Boys & Girls Clubs of America's efforts to prepare the nearly two million Club members with the tools necessary to be successful and build a brighter future.

UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety organization which works to promote safe living and working environments for people everywhere, will highlight online safety messages as part of 20 local market events. The UL "Safety Smart" series empowers youth to make smart decisions at home, school and throughout their communities.

In addition to the local events, kids and families can also participate by: playing the Disney-sponsored http://www.bgca.org/BackToSchool to help unlock 40,000 school supply kits for Boys & Girls Clubs kids; making a school supply donation at their local Disney Store through September 3; texting-to-donate (text the word FUTURE to 80888 and reply YES to donate $10 to the BGCA Back-To-School program); or by joining with http://www.disney.com/friends to host their own supply drive in their local community.

Radio Disney's Project Family Back-to-School supply drive is in collaboration with Disney Friends for Change, an initiative that inspires kids and their families to make a lasting, positive change by helping people, communities and the planet.

Disney has a long history with Boys & Girls Clubs of America that spans more than 50 years. Through financial and in-kind contributions, and through the time and talent of its Disney VoluntEARS, the Company supports the Boys & Girls Club mission of helping young people reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Radio Disney's "Back To School Drive" events will feature music, interactive entertainment and prizes hosted by the local Radio Disney Road Crews. Confirmed events are as follows*:

Thursday, August 1
Dallas, Texas (with UL) 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fair Park with AM 620

New York, New York 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thomas Square Park with AM 1560

Saturday, August 3
Richmond, Virginia 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stony Point Fashion Park, with AM 1290

Sunday, August 4
Orlando, Florida (with UL) 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Florida Mall with AM 990

Richmond, Virginia 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Diamond with AM 1290

Tuesday, August 6
Richmond, Virginia 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bell Creek with AM 1290

Wednesday, August 7
Delmar, New York 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Elm Park with AM 1460

Saturday, August 10
Tampa, Florida (with UL) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Glazer Children's Museum with AM 1380

Chicago, Illinois (with UL) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Centennial Park with AM 1300

Denver, Colorado 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Greeley Mall with AM 1690

Atlanta, Georgia (with UL) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Atlantic Station with AM 590

Wednesday, August 14
Guilderland, New York 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tawasentha Park with AM 1460

Thursday, August 15
East Greenbush, New York 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
East Greenbush Town Park with AM 1460

Saturday, August 17
Denver, Colorado (with UL) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Littleton with AM 1690

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (with UL) 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mayfair Mall with AM 1640

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Century III Mall with AM 1250

Burlington Township, New Jersey 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Burlington Center Mall with AM 1560

Detroit, Michigan (with UL) 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Westland Shopping Center with AM 910

Minneapolis, Minnesota (with UL) 1:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Rosedale Center East Court with AM 1440

Sunday, August 18
Sacramento, California (with UL) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Yolo County Fair Grounds with AM 1470

Wednesday, August 21
Clifton Park, New York 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Clifton Common with AM 1460

Saturday, August 24
Richmond, Virginia 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ikea with AM 1290

Sunday, August 25
Los Angeles, California (with UL) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Veteran's Park with AM 1110

San Francisco, California (with UL) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
San Jose Flea Market with AM 1310

Saturday, August 31
Portland, Oregon (with UL) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bridgeport Village with AM 1640

Sunday, September 1
Miami, Florida (with UL) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Peacock Park with AM 990

Saturday, September 7
Seattle, Washington (with UL) 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Key Arena with AM 1250

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