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Orlando Magic’s Aaron Gordon helps spread a message of hope and togetherness

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is among the professional athletes helping to spread a message of hope and togetherness.

Gordon and several other local athletes worked with Central Florida United, recording a video asking everyone to do their part to end the pandemic.

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Central Florida United is an initiative launched by the Polis Institute, a research group based in Orlando that uses social science to fight poverty and revitalize neighborhoods. The initiative supports local charities and communities by supplying data and information.

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According to Polis they’ve helped supply over 24 thousand meals and support to individuals throughout Central Florida.

Joe Kepner

Joe Kepner, WFTV.com

I unloaded the U-Haul in Orlando in 2008, just in time to cover the Magic's run to the 2009 NBA Finals.