Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Partners with NBC Series 'School Pride' to Provide Playground for Baton Rouge Elementary

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company Partners with NBC Series 'School Pride' to Provide Playground for Baton Rouge Elementary

MONETT, Mo., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Miracle Recreation Equipment Company announced today their partnership with the new NBC reality series, "School Pride," to provide a Miracle playground for the Lanier Elementary School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

"School Pride," from Horizon Alternative Television, is a proactive, alternative series on NBC that tells the stories of communities coming together to renovate their aging and broken public schools. Cameras follow students, teachers, parents and community members as they roll up their sleeves and rebuild their own schools, concluding with the unveiling of a brand-new, completely transformed school. Cheryl Hines, the Emmy®-nominated star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is executive producer of "School Pride," along with Emmy®-nominated executive producer Denise Cramsey ("Extreme Makeover: Home Edition").

Lanier Elementary was selected as one of seven schools around the country to receive a newly renovated school, including a completely new playground system provided and installed by Miracle Recreation.

"At Miracle, we strongly believe that playgrounds play an important role in childhood development and we are excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Lanier School project which will benefit the children in this community. The playground provided by Miracle was specifically designed for the elementary age group, complete with two slides and numerous climbers and challenges that provide the children with important physical fitness benefits," said Don Hemingway, VP Business Development for PlayPower (parent company of Miracle Recreation).

"Thanks to Miracle, Lanier Elementary has a safe, new playground to enjoy," said Cheryl Hines, executive producer of "School Pride." "There is nothing more gratifying than seeing the smiles on the children's faces and knowing that you helped play a part in rebuilding a community in need."

"School Pride" will premiere on NBC on October 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The Lanier Elementary episode date has not yet been released.

About Miracle

With over 80 years of experience, Miracle is one of the largest manufacturers of commercial outdoor playgrounds and recreational equipment in the U.S. Based in Monett, Missouri, the company offers its customers innovative, made to order products at affordable prices, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety. Miracle's products provide children with exciting and safe places to play, physical exercise, social integration, confidence, self-esteem and improved motor skills. The company has 400 employees, over 100 domestic sales consultants, and 40 international distributors.

Miracle Recreation is a division of PlayPower, Inc., which is the global leader in recreation equipment and accessories, with more than 1,100 employees worldwide. More information is available at www.playpower.com.

For more information or to set up an interview, contact: Don Hemingway, Vice President of Business Development, PlayPower Inc. +1 704-949-1619 or don.hemingway@playpower.com

SOURCE Miracle Recreation Equipment Company

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company

CONTACT: Don Hemingway, Vice President of Business Development, PlayPower Inc., +1-704-949-1619, don.hemingway@playpower.com

Web Site: http://www.playpower.com

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