SPECIAL PARTY FOR KIDS CREATES LASTING MEMORIES
March 11, 2006 - The Bobcats hosted 10 children from Presbyterian Hospital’s Blume Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Clinic on March 11 as they played host to the New York Knicks at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

BOBCATS HAVE A BUSY DAY IN THE COMMUNITY
March 10, 2006 - The Bobcats had a busy day in the community on Friday, March 10, as select players visited the Metro School and the Dixon Academy to spread a little to joy to the students in attendance at their selected events.

FELTON HOSTS CLASS PARTY
March 7, 2006 - It was a busy day for the students in Mrs. Reeves’ fourth grade class at Nations Ford Elementary School. After spending the morning taking a state-required writing test, the students received a special treat when Bobcats guard Raymond Felton and mascot Rufus Lynx dropped by for a visit.

BOBCATS HOST PARTY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSES
March 2, 2006 - The auditorium at Eastover Elementary was the place to be as Bobcats forward Sean May and mascot Rufus Lynx hosted a class party for 15 very lucky kids.

"FIT FOR MOTION" PROGRAM LAUNCHED
February 15, 2006 - Presbyterian Hospital, the Bobcats, the Sting and the Bobcats Charitable Foundation have recruited 36 fourth grade students for a new leadership development program called “Fit for Motion.”

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY CELEBRATED
February 14, 2006 - On Valentine’s Day, the Bobcats showed their love and appreciation for their fans of all ages as they headed out into the Charlotte community to celebrate the second annual Random Acts of Kindness Day.

ART AND ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS RECOGNIZED
February 10, 2006 - The Bobcats recognized 19 student winners of the Cool School Art and Essay Contest, presented by Harris Teeter, on February 10 at halftime of the team’s game against Toronto at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The winners will also were treated to a pregame reception with Bobcats players.

BOBCATS HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLINIC
February 10, 2006 - The joy and excitement in the athletes’ eyes was unmistakable. You could see it from the moment they entered Charlotte Bobcats Arena. It was there as they ate pizza and drank soda, courtesy of Levy Cares and then headed into the Presbyterian Training Center to participate in a basketball clinic with the Bobcats players and coaching staff. Approximately 100 Special Olympians representing eight different counties in North Carolina arrived on the court full of energy and ready to learn.

BOBCATS DAY AT MYERS PARK ELEMENTARY
February 9, 2006 - It was a day to celebrate as the students at Myers Park Elementary School were recognized for all that they had achieved. To help reward them for their accomplishments, the Charlotte Bobcats and Sting hosted Bobcats/Sting Day at their school.

HOSPITAL VISIT WRAPS UP "GET WELL SOON" ACTIVITIES
February 2, 2006 - Five Bobcats players dropped by Presbyterian Hospital armed with words of encouragement, smiles and get well cards. Their goal was to brighten the day of the patients at the hospital. The visit was the culminating event of the team’s “Get Well Soon” activities.

BOBCATS HOLD "GET WELL SOON NIGHT"
February 1, 2006 - The Bobcats held Presbyterian Hospital “Get Well Soon” Night on Wednesday, February 1, in conjunction with their game against Atlanta at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

BREZEC SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH KIDS
January 31, 2006 - Primoz Brezec spent the day participating in a question-and-answer session with the students at Carolina International School.

CLINIC HELD FOR STEEL CREEK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
January 31, 2006 - The Bobcats held a clinic for the Steel Creek Athletic Association on January 31 at Kennedy Middle School. Bobcats players Matt Carroll, Melvin Ely and Kevin Burleson served as instructors for the clinic.

BOBCATS PRESENT HARRIS TEETER MILK CHALLENGE
January 30, 2006 - The Bobcats have partnered with Harris Teeter to present Charlotte-area elementary and middle schools with an added bonus for participating in the Harris Teeter Milk Challenge contest.

TEAM 950 SUITE PARTY
January 27, 2006 - Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor and NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne hosted 50 students and chaperones from Merry Oaks Elementary School class as guests for their Team 950 Suite Party for Kids on January 27 in conjunction with the Bobcats’ game against Miami at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

BOBCATS UNVEIL NEWEST READING CORNER
January 26, 2006 - Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor and Mascot Rufus Lynx, along with Sting guard Helen Darling and Head Coach Muggsy Bogues dropped by Reid Park Elementary on Thursday, January 26 to help reveal the Bobcats newest reading corner to the students. They also helped christen the corner by hosting a Read To Achieve Time-out presented by Discovery Place for all the third graders in the school.

BOBCATS HOST HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
January 16, 2006 - The Bobcats hosted 28 Hurricane Katrina victims as special guests for their game against the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets on Monday, January 16 at Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

BOBCATS WRAP UP SEASON OF GIVING
December 26, 2005 - As part of the NBA Cares initiative, the Bobcats were active in the community this holiday season through 2005 Season of Giving. Through NBA Cares, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than one million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.

BOBCATS HOLD HOLIDAY HOOPS CLINIC
December 22, 2005 - On Thursday night, 80 kids had the opportunity to be taught by some of the most elite basketball players in the world as the Bobcats hosted a Holiday Hoops Clinic as part of the Bobcats continuing Season of Giving in 2005.

FELTON AND RUSH SPONSOR SHOPPING SPREES
December 21, 2005 - As part of the Bobcats continuing Season of Giving in 2005, guards Raymond Felton and Kareem Rush helped make the holidays very happy for two Charlotte area children on Wednesday by taking them on a holiday shopping spree.

HOLIDAY PARTY FOR KIDS A SUCCESS
December 16, 2005 - The Bobcats hosted their second annual Holiday Party for Kids on December 16 at the Extravaganza Depot. To say thank you to their fans, the Bobcats invited over 220 children of season ticket holders to join with them in a holiday celebration. While the night was designed to be full of fun and excitement, it was also a teaching tool to help the kids learn the importance of sharing what they have with others.

CARROLL TAKES THE STAGE TO READ
December 16, 2005 - As part of the Bobcats ongoing 2005 Season of Giving, guard Matt Carroll was onhand to read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the opening of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular -- featuring the Rockettes -- show on December 16, 2005.

PLAYERS VISIT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
December 12, 2005 - Bobcats guards Matt Carroll and Kevin Burleson, along with team mascot Rufus Lynx, visited the children at Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital to spread holiday cheer.

STREET TURKEYS A SUCCESS AGAIN
November 23, 2005 - In what has become an annual tradition, the Charlotte Bobcats and WFNZ Sports Radio 610 AM/1660 AM’s “Primetime with the Packman Show” teamed up to host Street Turkeys at Charlotte Bobcats Arena on Wednesday, November 23. Also joining forces to help in the efforts this year was WJZY UPN-46.

BOBCATS SERVE UP HOOPS AND HOPE
November 22, 2005 - All the makings of a Thanksgiving feast were on hand, Monday, November 21, as the Bobcats teamed with Maggiano’s Restaurant to host the Hoops and Hope Dinner.

RUFUS VISITS PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
November 15, 2005 - Rufus Lynx made an unexpected visit to some children at Presbyterian Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, bringing smiles to patients faces by visiting with them and delivering Bobcats goody bags.

OKAFOR AND KAHNE FORM TEAM 950
November 9, 2005 - Reigning NASCAR Rookie of the Year Kasey Kahne and 2005 NBA Rookie of the Year Emeka Okafor have joined together to create Team 950, a partnership created to provide opportunities for kids in need.

JUMP BALL GALA
October 29, 2005 - The Bobcats tipped off their second season with their first annual Jump Ball Gala on Saturday, October 29 at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The entire 2005-06 team and coaching staff was in attendance, along with Bobcats President and Chief Operating Officer Ed Tapscott.

PAINT THE TOWN
October 27, 2005 - The Queen City received a blitz of Bobcats orange as the team hit the streets to “Paint The Town,” on Thursday, October 27. The event was designed to thank the Children and Family Services Center and the Morrison Family YMCA - two of the organizations who served families that were relocated to Charlotte as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

FALL FESTIVAL READING TIME OUT
October 25, 2005 - Six Bobcats players gathered among bales of hay and pumpkins at Charlotte Bobcats Arena to share an important message and have a good time with the students from Trinity Episcopal School.

COOL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
October 17, 2005 - The 15,496 students and chaperones from public and private schools in North and South Carolina in attendance at the second annual "Cool School Field Trip" had a blast watching the Bobcats defeat Atlanta, 94-88, on October 17.

PARTNERSHIP WITH MYERS PARK ELEMENTARY
September 29, 2005 - Bobcats rookies Alan Anderson and Antonio Meeking joined Sting Head Coach Muggsy Bogues, the Bobcats dance team and B.B. Sting to announce that Myers Park Elementary School would be one of the partner schools of the Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting for the upcoming year.

FELTON HOSTS FREE CLINICS
September 24, 2005 - Bobcats rookie Raymond Felton returned to Latta High School to put on two free youth basketball clinics for boys and girls from ages 8-13 years old.

REID PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISIT
September 23, 2005 - On September 23, Bobcats swingmen Bernard Robinson and Alan Anderson made a lasting impact on some of the most impressionable minds in Charlotte when they visited Reid Park Elementary School.

CARAVAN MAKES FIRST STOPS
September 20, 2005 - On September 20, Bobcats guard Brevin Knight, Director of Player Programs Dell Curry and radio play-by-play voice Steve Martin traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina, making the first of three stops the Bobcats will make on their Carolinas Caravan tour.

RUSH PART OF OPERATION REBOUND
September 15, 2005 - Bobcats guard Kareem Rush spent the afternoon with more than a dozen NBA and WNBA players riding in a caravan of 20 tractor trailers full of supplies that were distributed for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the state of Mississippi.

MAY VISITS EVACUEES
September 6, 2005 - Bobcats rookie forward Sean May spent most of his afternoon on September 6 at the Charlotte Coliseum visiting with some of the few hundred evacuees that were been displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.

BOBCATS DONATE TO HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
September 1, 2005 - Bobcats guard Matt Carroll visited the KISS 95.1 FM studio on September 1 to present a check from the Charlotte Bobcats Organization in the amount of $25,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

MAY HELPS AT SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP
August 4, 2005 - Bobcats rookie Sean May joined a group of NBA players in Otisfield, Maine, in the first week in August to lend a hand to the campers at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in the Play for Peace clinic.

EARTH DAY READING TIME OUT
April 22, 2005 - The Charlotte Bobcats teamed up with the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, NC to celebrate Earth Day 2004.

BOBCATS HELP BUILD PLAYGROUND
April 14, 2005 - Charlotte Bobcats players and Tangela Smith of the Charlotte Sting joined Charlotte Business Strengthening America to help build a playground for the students at Thomasboro Elementary School.

YOUTH BASKETBALL NETWORK PRESENTS 2005 AWARDS
March 30, 2005 - The Charlotte Bobcats/Sting Youth Basketball Network presented the 2005 Play Hard, Have Fun Awards prior to the team's against the Chicago Bulls.

BOBCATS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY
March 22, 2005 - Bobcats players Matt Carroll, Jason Kapono, Brevin Knight and Kareem Rush, as well as mascot Rufus Lynx, joined 60 children at Beatties Ford Road Library to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a Read To Achieve Reading Timeout.

BOBCATS HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLINIC
February 28, 2005 - One hundred Special Olympians from ten different North Carolina counties were invited to participate in a basketball clinic hosted by the Bobcats players and coaching staff.

BOBCATS POINT GUARD LAUNCHES KNIGHT'S COURT
February 23, 2005 - Bobcats point guard Brevin Knight visited West Mecklenburg High School to launch his program, Knight's Court. The program will encourage students to excel academically by giving them the opportunity to earn Bobcats tickets.

OKAFOR HELPS DEDICATE READING AND LEARNING CENTER
February 19, 2005 - During All-Star weekend, Emeka Okafor joined with a number of NBA players and legends to help dedicate the NBA's 100th Reading and Learning Center at the Owens Boys and Girls Club in Denver.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
February 15, 2005 - Bobcats players, coaches and mascot Rufus Lynx visited two local schools, a fire station and the Morrocroft Harris Teeter location to show appreciation to the Charlotte community for their support.

BOBCATS HONOR YOUTH BASKETBALL PLAYERS
February 11, 2005 - The Bobcats recognized five youth basketball members and their families prior to the team's game against the Miami Heat. The youth were honored for being chosen to represent the Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting on the 2004-05 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Regional Team.

BOBCATS OPEN READING CORNER
February 7, 2005 - Jahidi White, Keith Bogans, Rufus Lynx and members of the Bobcats Dance Team were on hand at Walter G. Byers Elementary School as the Bobcats opened the school's new reading corner, appropriately named the Bobcats Book Nook.

BOBCATS HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
January 17, 2005 - The Bobcats celebrated Dr. King's birthday when the team hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at the Charlotte Coliseum. The entire afternoon of activities highlighted his historical accomplishments.

BOBCATS SHARE BENEFITS OF READING
January 13, 2005 - Bobcats players Keith Bogans and Jahidi White hosted a Read To Achieve Timeout at Westerly Hills Elementary School to help students learn about the impact that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on our nation.

OKAFOR DONATES $10,000 TO TSUNAMI RELIEF EFFORT
January 13, 2005 - Emeka Okafor has pledged $10,000 to UNICEF in support of the relief efforts for victims of the recent Tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.

YOUTH HOLIDAY PARTY
December 20, 2004 - The Bobcats celebrated the holidays with a party for over 125 children at Extravaganza Depot in Charlotte.

GERALD WALLACE CONTINUES SEASON OF GIVING
December 18, 2004 -Thirteen-year-old Jerry Bowens, an underprivileged Charlotte student who is a gifted public speaker and a big Bobcats fan, met Gerald Wallace and General Manager & Head Coach Bernie Bickerstaff after the team’s overtime victory over Houston, and he and his family went home with a number of holiday celebration gifts.

LADY BOBCATS HOLIDAY PARTY
December 17, 2004 -The Lady Bobcats joined in the organization's Season Of Giving with a holiday party for close to 100 children at the McCrorey YMCA in Charlotte. The Lady Bobcats consists of players, coaches and trainers wives and significant others.

STREET TURKEYS 2004
November 23-24, 2004 - The Bobcats partnered once again this year with WFNZ Sports Radio 610 AM and 1660 AM and the "Primetime with the Packman Show" to collect and distribute turkeys to those in need in the Charlotte community through the second annual Street Turkeys collection drive. This year's drive collected $39,626 and 1,810 turkeys.

BOBCATS TIP OFF SEASON OF GIVING
November 22, 2004 - The Bobcats hosted the first-ever Hoops and Hope Dinner for more than 100 men, women and children from the Charlotte area at Maggiano’s Little Italy on November 22. Jason Kapono, Brevin Knight, Bernard Robinson and John-Blair Bickerstaff were on hand to serve the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

COOL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
October 26, 2004 - In an NBA first, the Bobcats played a preseason game for students only on October 26. More than 15,000 students and teachers representing 31 regional cities and 14 counties took part in this unique and educationally geared event.

READ TO ACHIEVE WEEK 2004
October 18-26, 2004 - Commemorating Read to Achieve Week, the Bobcats teamed with area schools, community organizations and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte to promote the life-long love of reading.

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
September 8, 2004 - The Bobcats, along with Charlotte Reads, hosted an “International Literacy Day Reading Timeout” on September 8, 2004, at the First Ward Recreation Center.  Over 250 four and five-year-old children attended the International Literacy Day Celebration.

YMCA BOOK BASH
August 14, 2004 - Bobcats mascot Rufus Lynx visited the Gateway Village YMCA Book Bash to hand out new books, book bags and school supplies for the 2004-05 school year to nearly 1,000 children.

OLYMPIC READING TIME OUT
August 13, 2004 - The Bobcats celebrated Opening Day of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games with an Olympic-themed Reading Timeout at the First Ward Center Gymnasium. Approximately 300 children from the Uptown YMCA, McCrory YMCA and West Boulevard YMCA Summer Camps participated in the event along with Bobcats assistant coaches Gary Kloppenburg and John Outlaw.

RUFUS LYNX VISITS CAMP BETHELWOODS
Rufus Lynx entertained children of all ages on August 11, 2004 at Camp Bethelwoods in Rock Hill, SC. The Muscular Dystrophy Association sent 50 children with neuromuscular diseases to its annual summer camp at Camp Bethelwoods during the week of August 8, 2004.

BOBCATS ANNOUNCE COOL SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
The Bobcats will host a “Cool School Field Trip: A Read to Achieve Celebration” event for middle school students attending public and private schools in North and South Carolina on Tuesday, October 26, at 11:00 a.m., in conjunction with the team’s preseason game against the Miami Heat at the Charlotte Coliseum.

BOBCATS BEACH BLAST READING TIME OUT
July 28, 2004 - Three members of the Charlotte Bobcats Dance Team -- Tasha, Rashawn and Callie -- and mascot Rufus Lynx celebrated summertime at Ray’s Splash Planet on July 28, 2004. The dance team members read two books to kids from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department Summer Camps.

KAPONO, SAMPSON VISIT PRESBYTERIAN
June 24, 2004 - Two of the newest Charlotte Bobcats visited children at Presbyterian Hospital on Thursday, June 24th. Jason Kapono and Jamal Sampson signed autographs and took pictures with Presbyterian patients.

RUFUS VISITS CAMP AIR CARE
June 18, 2004 - Rufus visited children at Camp Air Care at Eagle Rock on June 18, 2004. Camp Air Care, co-sponsored by Presbyterian Hospital, is a camp designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old with asthma. Rufus thrilled the kids with his mini-motorcycle!

D.E.A.R. CHARLOTTE DAY
June 10, 2004 - The first annual D.E.A.R. Charlotte Day was held on June 10, 2004. At noon that day, people throughout Charlotte were asked to "Drop Everything And Read". Rufus Lynx was on hand at Founders Hall participating in the festivites.

PROVIDENCE SPRINGS ACES PROGRAM
May 5, 2004 - Rufus Lynx, along with Homer the Dragon, Sir Purr and Winger, exercised with 500 children at Providence Springs Elementary School on May 5, 2004. The students at Providence Springs celebrated the ACES program – All Children Exercise Simultaneously – along with thousands of other students across the country. Rufus Lynx helped lead in exercises and gave out awards to the children.

EARTH DAY READING TIME OUT
April 22, 2004 - The Charlotte Bobcats teamed up with the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, NC to celebrate Earth Day 2004. On April 22, children from the West Gastonia, Gastonia and Bessemer City Boys and Girls Club enjoyed hearing nature stories read to them by Dell Curry (Bobcats Director of Basketball Relations), LaRita Barber (Bobcats Vice President of Community Relations), and Jennifer Stultz (the Mayor of Gastonia).

CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVAL
April 2, 2004 - The Charlotte Bobcats were one of many who enjoyed the Sixth Annual Community School of the Arts “Children’s Arts Festival” on Saturday, April 2. Team mascot Rufus Lynx delighted the children as he rode around on his mini-motorcycle and sprayed silly string into the crowd. At the Bobcats Booth, children of all ages made orange, blue and silver jewelry. In addition, an “I luv Rufus” banner was hand-painted by the kids.

BOBCATS CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY IN STYLE
March 2, 2004 - The Bobcats hosted a Reading Time Out on March 2 at Trinity Episcopal School as part of Read Across America Day. Bobcats Director of Basketball Relations Dell Curry, mascot Rufus Lynx and WJZY-TV personality Jeff Johnson entertained a group of approximately 160 kids with their reading of the book “The Cat in the Hat".

BOBCATS AND STING HOST COACHES CLINIC
Dell Curry, Sting GM/Head Coach Trudi Lacey and the Sting coaching staff hosted a clinic and imparted the importance of basketball fundamentals, practice techniques, game preparation, sportsmanship, teamwork and drills to help develop and coach young players.

BOBCATS PARTNER WITH WFNZ FOR "STREET TURKEYS"
The Bobcats partnered with Sports Radio 610 AM WFNZ and the “Primetime with the Packman Show” to collect more than 2,600 turkeys, over $28,000 and boxloads of canned goods and other holiday items during the first annual “Street Turkeys” turkey drive.

BORDERS "SEASON OF GIVING" BOOK DRIVE
Borders Books & Music customers had the opportunity to share the joy of reading with children in the Charlotte community during the holiday season through Borders’ Give the Gift of Reading holiday book drive, co-sponsored by the Charlotte Bobcats, National Basketball Association (NBA) and Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

BOBCATS CELEBRATE NBA'S READ TO ACHIEVE WEEK
In celebration of the National Basketball Association’s Read to Achieve Tip Off Week, members of the Charlotte Bobcats and Charlotte Sting organizations and local community leaders joined together to host reading events for children throughout the Charlotte area.

ROBERT L. JOHNSON ANNOUNCES ONE MILLION DOLLAR GIFT
Robert L. Johnson, owner of the new Charlotte NBA expansion franchise and the Charlotte Sting of the WNBA, announced a gift of one million dollars to benefit the West Boulevard YMCA. The donation will be used for a new YMCA on the corner of Donald Ross Road and West Boulevard.