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Get back in the swing of school with the ultimate charity drive hosted by The Phoenix Suns, in partnership with Harkins Theatres and Coca-Cola on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12.
The "Back-to-School Backpack Drive" campaign will supply Communities in Schools, an organization dedicated to empowering Valley youth to stay in school, with backpacks and school supplies for the 2012-2013 school year.
Fans will receive two free Ultimate VIP admission tickets to a Harkins movie of their choice for a backpack donation filled with school supplies including crayons, spiral notebooks, pencils and glue sticks.
Stay tuned as Suns rookie and first round draft pick Kendall Marshall, along with head coach Alvin Gentry, will make special appearances at the Scottsdale Harkins Theatres location on Saturday, August 11. Suns alumni and The Gorilla will be on hand to thank and interact with fans at the Chandler Crossroads and Park West locations. In addition, members of the APS Solar Squad will be present at all three locations.
The Suns will collect backpacks on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 at the following Harkins Theatres locations:
Saturday, August 11:
- Harkins Chandler Crossroads 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(2980 E. Germann Rd., Chandler)
- Harkins Scottsdale 101 1 - 3 p.m.
(7000 East Mayo Blvd, Phoenix)
Suns rookie Kendall Marshall (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Suns head coach Alvin Gentry (2 – 3 p.m.)
Sunday, August 12:
- Harkins Park West 1 - 3 p.m.
(9804 W. Northern Ave., Peoria)
For more information, visit www.nba.com/suns
