LOS ANGELES, Ca. – Earvin “Magic” Johnson in conjunction with All Peoples Community Center (APCC) will host a holiday event on Monday, December 16 for South Los Angeles families.
Over 300 kids have been selected to receive bikes provided by Earvin “Magic” Johnson and toys donated by Mattel. Attendees and their families can enjoy carnival games, face painting, photos with Santa, and food provided by Albertsons.
“Ever since my Laker days I’ve been serving the community in different ways by gifting toys, turkeys, scholarships, and more around the country,” said Johnson. “Cookie and I get so much joy blessing others and giving back the community. Thank you to our incredible partners Mattel, Albertsons and Walmart for their support.”
“We are grateful to Magic and all of the partners for providing our youth with an incredible Christmas!” said Saundra Bryant, Executive Director of All Peoples Community Center. “It will be a holiday remembered for many years to come.”
For the past 15 years Cookie and Earvin “Magic” Johnson have hosted a holiday party or toy drive for underserved youth resulting in the distribution of over 500,000 toys.
This invite-only event will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at All Peoples Community Center headquarters, 822 E 20th St, Los Angeles, CA 90011.
Schedule:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Family arrivals and activities
6:15 p.m. Mr. Johnson and Saundra Bryant media interviews
6:30 p.m. Wrap interviews
Media B-roll filming
6:35 p.m. Program introduction
6:40 p.m. Children’s performance
7:00 p.m. Bike and food distribution
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Event concludes and departure
