Four major Orlando sports franchises are coming together to honor the 10-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
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Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride announced Monday a collaboration with the Magic and the Solar Bears to release a special-edition “10 Years of Orlando United” commemorative T‑shirt that honors the 10‑year anniversary of the original “Orlando United” program created in the aftermath of the 2016 tragedy.
All proceeds from the sale of the shirt will be donated to The Center Orlando by way of the Orlando Soccer Foundation, ensuring that “funds directly support programs, services and initiatives that continue to uplift survivors, honor the 49 lives lost and advance equality across Central Florida,” the team said.
“Ten years later, the impact of Pulse continues to shape who we are as a community,” Kaia Forget, vice president of community impact and DEI for Orlando City SC and Pride, said. “This collaboration reflects our responsibility to stand together, support one another and champion love in all its forms just as our city did in the aftermath of the tragedy a decade ago.”
Designed jointly by the four clubs, the shirt features the iconic “Orlando United” heart along with a ribbon commemorating the anniversary.
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“The Orlando Magic and Orlando Solar Bears are honored to be a part of this collaboration and stand together with Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride in remembrance of the 49 lives tragically lost 10 years ago,” Magic president of business operations Charlie Freeman said. “We stand in support of the survivors, families, loved ones and all those whose lives were forever changed by the Pulse tragedy.
“The strength and resilience of the Orlando community continue to inspire us today,” he added. “Through Orlando United, we will continue to honor their memory by fostering the kindness, compassion, unity and love that define our great community.”
The “10 Years of Orlando United” T‑shirt will be available at the locations listed below, as well as ShopOrlandoPride.com and select community events throughout Pride Month and the anniversary period.
Orlando City and Pride:
- The Den (655 W Church St. Orlando, Fla. 32805)
- Wednesday-Saturday: 12-5 p.m.
- ShopOrlandoPride.com
Orlando Magic:
- Magic Authentics Team Store (400 W. Church St. Orlando, Fla. 32801)
- Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- nba.com/magic/team-store
Orlando Solar Bears:
- Shop.OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com
Fans are encouraged to wear the shirt during commemorative matches and citywide remembrance activities.
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