Great to see the Orlando Predators doing some good. Special thanks to the folks at TJM Communications for passing this along.
By Jacob Engels
Pediatric patients at Florida Hospital for Children received an early holiday surprise – a visit from Orlando Predators players. Athletes from the arena football team visited children in the hospital’s outpatient unit today to spread some holiday cheer.
Quarterback Randy Hippeard and wide receiver Justin Hilton signed autographs, spent quality time with the children and delivered new children’s movie DVDs to the hospital on behalf of the team. Each child and their family also received free tickets to an Orlando Predators game for its upcoming season.
“It was great to have the opportunity to visit and hangout with the children today,” said Hippeard. “To be able to put a smile on their faces and have the chance to take their minds off of what they’re going through, even if only for a few moments, means a lot. I don’t know who had a better time, the kids or myself!”
The Orlando Predators will kick-off its 24th season with its return to the Amway Center on Sunday, March 29. It’s the team’s first game back at the Amway Center after playing last season in the CFE Arena at the University of Central Florida. This season also will mark the first full season under new owner, Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel, who acquired the team in July.
Jacob Engels, is the Founder of East Orlando Post & Seminole County Post. He is a seasoned political operative who has led numerous statewide political groups and has worked on several high-profile local, statewide, and national races. Jacob has been interviewed on national television & radio programs, with his work having been featured in the Orlando Sentinel, New York Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald and other publications nationwide. He can be reached at info@eastorlandopost.com
