Kids Invited To 'Have a Heart' and Create Valentine's Day Cards For The Patients at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Special Book Reading by Weston Author, Leah Orr

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, one can hardly escape the heart-shaped symbols that line card aisles, flower shops, and balloon stores. Power Financial Credit Union, known for its great rates and smart banking, has chosen the weekend before Valentine's Day, when hearts are on everyone's mind, to invite children of the community into their headquarters branch, to "Have a Heart" and create a card for the kids at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

As part of the "Have a Heart" festivities, Weston author, Leah Orr, will be on hand to read her latest children's book, Kyle's First Playdate, which is part of a series that follows a sweet young couple through their school days and playdates. The beautiful girl featured in the story, Ashley Elizabeth, is not a fictional character -- it's Orr's daughter, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) prior to birth.

The Valentine's Day cards, created by the children attending the reading event, will be delivered to the children at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital on February 13 by Orr, along with Power Financial CEO, Allan Prindle and the Credit Union's favorite furry mascot, Rocky the Raccoon. In addition to the cards, Power Financial Credit Union will also be donating copies of Orr's books to the Hospital following a special reading to the patients.

WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 2008
11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Power Financial Credit Union
Sheridan Branch (Just off I-75 & Sheridan East)


2020 NW 150 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028


WHAT: "Have a Heart" festivities include:

• Create-a-Card for the kids at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Story time with children's author, Leah Orr
• Visit from Power Financial mascot, Rocky the Raccoon
• Juice and cookies

"For more than 50 years, we have remained committed not only to our members, but also to the entire community by supporting them in various charitable ventures," explains Allan M. Prindle, President and CEO of Power Financial Credit Union. "By inviting young children in to create Valentine's Day cards for the kids in the hospital, we're sharing with them the importance of giving back and affording them the opportunity to learn what it means to truly "Have a Heart."

Orr's books will be available for purchase and all proceeds are donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Media Contact: Sherri Pfefer - 954-651-3505 - sherri@brainstorm2go.com