University of Miami to Host McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games

CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
The University of Miami has been selected to host the 2009
McDonald's All American High School Basketball Boys and Girls Games,
it was announced today in Milwaukee, site of the 2008 Games. UM was
represented by Kirby Hocutt, who will become Athletic Director on June
1.

The Games, scheduled to be played at the BankUnited Center on the
University of Miami's Coral Gables campus, will be played April 1,
2009, and will be nationally televised on ESPN.

"We are very excited to host the 2009 All American Basketball
Games," said Alex C. Rodriguez, local McDonald's owner/operator and
chairman of the Miami game. "Seeing the up-and-coming basketball stars
and all their fans here next year will be very exciting for South
Florida."

Throughout its history, the McDonald's All American Games' primary
purpose as a fundraiser for RMHC has been fulfilled alongside its
ability to showcase the nation's top high school basketball players. A
portion of the proceeds from the 2009 Game will benefit Ronald
McDonald House Charities of South Florida. Since the Game was first
played in 1978, more than $5 million has been raised for RMHC and
other children's charities.

"Hosting the Game here in South Florida provides us with an
excellent opportunity to not only raise money for our charity, but to
increase awareness about all that we do to help local children live
happier, healthier and more productive lives," said Soraya
Rivera-Moya, executive director of RMHC of South Florida. "All of our
programs directly improve the health and well being of children right
here in South Florida."

The 2009 McDonald's All American Game will be played April 1 at
the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. The
McDonald's All American Boys Game will be broadcast live on ESPN and
the McDonald's All American Girls Game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
Visit www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com and www.mcdonalds.com for more
information on the McDonald's All American Game.

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami's mission is to educate and nurture
students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community
and beyond.

Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our
University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation
and the world.

www.miami.edu

About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) (r) of South
Florida has been dedicated to helping local children live happier,
healthier and more productive lives by supporting health care and
medical research programs, education and the arts, and civic and
social programs. Its cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald
House(r), provides a "home away from home" for families with ill
children receiving treatment at nearby pediatric medical facilities in
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. RMHC of South Florida also awards
grants to local not-for-profit organizations serving children through
a portion of donations from McDonald's customers and Global Ronald
McDonald House Charities matching grants.

The University of Miami
Margot Winick, 305-284-5500
mwinick@Miami.edu

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