MEDIA ALERT

Florida Hospital Opens its Heart this Valentine’s Day, Donates Supplies to Tornado Victims

*Video with B-roll and interview available TODAY upon request.*

WHAT:           Florida Hospital employees opened their hearts this Valentine’s Day and collected mounds of supplies to give to those in need in Volusia County.  And now a truckload of supplies from Florida Hospital is making its way to Deland, Fla. today to help the victims of the Feb. 2 tornadoes.  Employees collected everything from non-perishable food and diapers to toiletries and cleaning supplies, which are now heading to a food distribution site in the parking lot of the Woodlands Plaza in Volusia County.  Employees began loading the truck at 8 a.m. this morning, and it is expected to arrive in Deland this afternoon.

WHERE:        The supplies will be dropped off at the Woodlands Plaza in Volusia County.

VIDEO:          Video with B-roll and interview available today, including:

·        B-roll of supplies being organized and packed

·        B-roll of truck being loaded (good nat sound) and leaving Florida Hospital Orlando for its next stop

·        Interview with Stephanie Jones, who organized the drive for Florida Hospital

CONTACT:    For more information, please contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407/303-8217.

www.floridahospitalmedicalnews.com

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