FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO CREATES BEARS TO BENEFIT M-DCPS

MIAMI – Renowned Brazilian artist Romero Britto has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools on a creative fundraiser to help support tutoring in nine schools.  Britto created a teddy bear sculpture in six different designs and named to represent the aspirations for students:  Fun, Love, Joy, Cuddly, Happy and Hope.  The sculptures, which are made of poly-resin and measure 5.5 inches, sell for $250.  Part of the price will go to support Miami-Dade County Public Schools through the Foundation for New Education Initiative.

For further information, contact Diana Venturini, Office of Community Services, at 305-995-1367.

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