MASCOT GAMES is Returning to the Amway Center Next Weekend!

Hosted by New Hope for Kids, the 23rd Annual Mascot Games will
be presented by Wawa, the prominent convenience retail store chain now with 85 locations in
Central Florida. The Mascot Games Presented by Wawa is returning to Amway Center in June
for two entertaining shows – Friday, June 17, at 12:30 pm, and Saturday, June 18, at 2 pm.

“The Mascot Games Presented by Wawa truly is one of Central Florida’s most unique and
entertaining family events and annually raises valuable profile and funds for New Hope for
Kids,” said David Joswick, Executive Director of New Hope for Kids. “We could not have such a
tremendous impact without our sponsors, and we would like to sincerely thank Wawa for their
continuing sponsorship this year.”

All proceeds from the Mascot Games Presented by Wawa benefit New Hope for Kids, which
provides support to children and families grieving the death of a loved one, and grants wishes
to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida.

Mascot Games Event Manager Gloria Capozzi expressed, “Wawa has demonstrated what a
perfect partnership can be. They have been involved with the Mascot Games since they opened
their first store in Orlando. We celebrate their growth in our community and commitment to
New Hope for Kids.”

Twenty-four of the best and most popular mascots from across North America will join Orlando
Magic’s STUFF, the event’s host mascot and recently honored as one of the best mascots in
sports, for the annual competition. Mascots from MLB, NFL, MLS, NBA, NHL, and NCAA will be
divided into four teams as they compete against each other in wild and zany games to determine the true champions of the mascot world.

NEW HOPE FOR KIDS ANNOUNCES WAWA AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF MASCOT GAMES AND 2016 SHOW DATES


Tickets for the Mascot Games Presented by Wawa are on sale Friday, April 8th. General admission tickets start at $12 and can be purchased through amwaycenter.com, Chase Box

Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by- phone at 800-745- 3000 or at
Ticketmaster.com.  On Saturday only, a limited number of VIP “Mascot Huddle” tickets, which
include a Mascot meet and greet and reserved seating, are available for $35, and reserved
seating is available for $20. Group seating for Summer Camps is available by downloading a
form from the event website at www.mascotgames.org under the “Summer Camps” tab.

Over the next 4 to 6 weeks, the participating mascots will be introduced through the Mascot
Games Presented by Wawa social media channels. Follow along on Facebook.com/MascotGames, Twitter @MascotGames and Instagram @Mascot_Games.

Since its inception, the Mascot Games Presented by Wawa has raised more than $400,000 for
New Hope for Kids. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. Companies interested
in sponsoring the event, highlighting their brand to more than 15,000 Central Florida residents,
should contact Ron Kaplan at partnership@mascotgames.org.

About New Hope for Kids

Celebrating 20 years of hope and healing, New Hope for Kids has been helping Central Florida children in need.  Our purpose is to bring hope, healing and happiness to children and families suffering from grief, loss or life-threatening illnesses. New Hope for Kids achieves this through two programs: The Center for Grieving Children helps children and families cope with the feelings of grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Wishes for Kids grants wishes to children up to the age 18, diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For more information visit www.newhopeforkids.org.