The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced today that it raised more
than $1.2M through its summer fundraising efforts, consisting of its 12th
annual golf outing and its #GetKidsActive campaign hosted in Finish Line
stores and online at finishline.com. These funds will be used to support
the non-profit’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of youth in
communities throughout the U.S. via grants and volunteerism
opportunities including Special Olympics.
The Youth Foundation’s golf outing was attended by executives and
employees of The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) as well as business
partners and distinguished guests, such as ESPN college basketball
analyst Jay Bilas.
“On behalf of the Youth Foundation, I am so thankful for the support we
received through our golf outing and our back-to-school fundraising
drive,” said Marty Posch, executive director of the Finish Line Youth
Foundation. “The success of these events will benefit youth across the
country and promote opportunities for healthy and active lifestyles.”
The Youth Foundation supports qualified, non-profit organizations that
provide community-based access to athletics for youth. Presenting
sponsors for the outing included adidas, IBM, Nike, Puma and Under
Armour. Platinum sponsors included ASICS, CBTS, Converse, Fifth
Third/Vantiv, Innomark Communications, Manhattan Associates, Oracle,
Skechers, Sof Sole and Toshiba.
From playgrounds to sports fields, the month-long back-to-school
campaign, #GetKidsActive, focused on building more play time into kids’
schedules. To learn more about the Youth Foundation, visit www.flyf.org.
About Finish Line Youth Foundation
The
Finish Line Youth Foundation strives to make a difference in the lives
of youth in the communities where employees and customers live, work and
play. The Youth Foundation funds non-profit organizations that provide
opportunities for kids to participate in community-based youth athletic
programs and camps that emphasize active lifestyles, especially programs
that serve disadvantaged and special needs kids. For more information
about the Youth Foundation, please visit www.flyf.org.
Follow Finish Line Youth Foundation on Twitter at Twitter.com/FinishLineYF
as well as on Instagram at Instagram.com/FinishLineYF
and “like” the Youth Foundation on Facebook at Facebook.com/FinishLineYouthFoundation.
Copyright Business Wire 2014