The Garden of Dreams Foundation Hosts Third Annual GARDEN OF DREAMS WEEK 11/28 – 12/2

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is coming together with The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) and MSG Networks to host the third annual Garden of Dreams Week. From November 28 - December 2, children from across the tri-state area will enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including becoming honorary members of the Knicks and Rangers and participating in game-night activities, and learning choreography from the world-renowned Rockettes. The week will also feature the distribution of 100 tablets to partner hospital organizations, made possible by a grant from Garden of Dreams to the enCourage Kids Foundation. Additionally, MSG and MSG Network will hold a Day of Service for employees.

Garden of Dreams works with MSG and MSG Networks to help children facing obstacles such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. Since it began in 2006, the Foundation has used the magic of these two companies - which include the Rangers, Knicks, Liberty, Rockettes, famed showplaces and two sports and entertainment television networks - to brighten the lives of these deserving children. In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation helps its partner organizations meet the critical needs of the children they serve, including direct support through scholarships and tangible, targeted community projects.

Fans coming to The Garden to watch the Knicks on November 28 and the Rangers on November 29 will witness for themselves the talent and bravery of the Garden of Dreams children, who will sing the national anthem, act as guest PA announcers and perform musical numbers. Before each game, there will be a ceremony honoring one of the Foundation's children as they become honorary Knicks and Rangers players and coach, respectively, for the evening.

On Wednesday, November 30, Garden of Dreams will celebrate the distribution of 100 tablets to partner hospitals including NYU Medical Center. Through a grant provided to the enCourage Kids Foundation by the Garden of Dreams' Giving Program, children being treated in partner hospitals across the tri-state area will receive tablets, which come equipped with various apps to both entertain and educate pediatric patients. Rangers and Knicks legends Rod Gilbert and John Starks as well as The Rockettes will be on hand to deliver a portion of the tablets donated to children being treated at NYU Medical Center on Wednesday, November 30.

Throughout the week, employees of MSG and MSG Networks will help support these many events and, on December 2, will take part in an Employee Day of Service. On this day, volunteers will work alongside Knicks, Rangers and Liberty legends and The Rockettes to help make it a warmer and more joyful winter for families from the Foundation's community-based organizations.

Outlined below is a complete itinerary of events for the week:

Monday, November 28

New York Knicks Garden of Dreams Awareness Night

· One special child from Garden of Dreams will be recognized as an honorary Knicks player for the game.

· Children will be given the opportunity to participate in every aspect of the in-game experience - from singing the national anthem to performing musical numbers to serving as a guest announcer.

Tuesday, November 29
New York Rangers Garden of Dreams Awareness Night

· One special child from Garden of Dreams will be recognized as an honorary Rangers coach for the game.

· Children will be given the opportunity to participate in every aspect of the in-game experience - from singing the national anthem to performing musical numbers to serving as a guest announcer.

Wednesday, November 30

enCourage Kids Tablet Celebration at NYU Medical Center

· Garden of Dreams will celebrate the distribution of 100 tablets to partner hospital organizations through a grant provided to the enCourage Kids Foundation. Rangers and Knicks legends Rod Gilbert and John Starks and The Rockettes will deliver tablets to pediatric patients at NYU Medical Center on Nov. 30.

MSG Networks Knicks Telethon

· MSG Networks will host an on-air fundraiser during the Knicks-Timberwolves telecast to generate awareness and raise funds for the Foundation with Knicks items and experiences to be auctioned off.

Thursday, December 1

Children from Garden of Dreams will participate in a private Rockettes dance class at Radio City Music Hall

· Children will get to the opportunity to learn some choreography from the famed dancers themselves.

MSG Networks Rangers Telethon

· MSG Networks will host an on-air fundraiser during the Rangers-Sabres telecast to generate awareness and raise funds for the Foundation with Rangers items and experiences to be auctioned off.

Friday, December 2

The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks "Day of Service"

· Employees will work alongside The Rockettes, and Knicks, Rangers and Liberty alumni to help make it a warmer and more joyful winter for Garden of Dreams children and families.

About the Garden of Dreams Foundation

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks Inc. to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. Since the Foundation began in 2006, this collaboration has brightened the lives of more than 325,000 children and their families. Garden of Dreams works with 28 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year such as its annual Talent Show and Prom. In addition, through its Giving program, the Foundation helps its partner organizations through the direct support of scholarships and long-lasting community projects such as the refurbishment of pediatric areas at local hospitals, basketball courts and community centers - with plans for many more vital civic enhancements in the years to come. For more information on the Garden of Dreams Foundation, please visit www.GardenofDreamsFoundation.org