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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Point6, the independently owned designer and manufacturer of the "Best Wool Socks Ever," recently donated 500 Pairs of socks to Soles4Souls, a shoe charity that collects gently worn shoes and monies to provide shoes to those in need, to support their Haiti relief effort.
"We are thankful to our friends at point6 for recognizing the need in Haiti," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of S oles4Souls. "Their donations will be used to bring hope to the people of Haiti as they struggle to rebuild their lives."
Soles4Souls has committed more than 1.3 million pairs of shoes to the devastated area. They have partnered with other organizations on the ground in Haiti to transport and distribute the aid. More than 120,000 pairs of shoes, including work boots, rain boots, children's athletic shoes and clothing items, have already been distributed in Haiti.
point6 will bolster these efforts by contributing 500 pairs of their premium merino wool socks to provide some added comfort and support to those affected by the catastrophic quake in January.
"We are very grateful for the opportunity to partner with Soles4Souls to offer relief efforts to the victims of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti," said Betsy Seabert, marketing director for point6. "By partnering with non-profits that are working hard to provide humanitarian aid such as Soles4Souls, we can maximize our collective support to help those in need."
For more information on how to get involved and donate to the victims in Haiti, visit www.giveshoes.org.
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Hauppauge, NY -- Briggs & Riley Travelware, the world-renowned business and leisure travel Luggage Company, has joined The Conservation Alliance to assist in the organization's nationwide support of conservation efforts. Briggs & Riley's partnership with The Conservation Alliance will help to fund grassroots conservation organizations throughout the United States; the Alliance plans to donate $90
0,000 in 2010.
The Conservation Alliance is comprised of outdoor businesses whose collective contributions support grassroots, citizen-action groups and their efforts to protect wild and natural areas that are frequently visited by adventure enthusiasts and travelers. Briggs & Riley's partnership with The Conservation Alliance represents the company's commitment to sustaining and protecting natural areas throughout the United States that adventure travelers love to explore and visit.
"Partnering with The Conservation Alliance is a perfect fit for Briggs & Riley, as we continue to expand our industry-leading product line into the outdoor travel and retail space, while always keeping an eye on the health and vitality of the outdoor spaces we all love to live, work and play in," said Jim Lahren, vice president of marketing for Briggs & Riley.
"We are excited to welcome Briggs & Riley into our growing membership," said John Sterling, executive director of The Conservation Alliance. "As a new player in the outdoor industry, Briggs & Riley brings a sincere commitment to protecting our wild lands and rivers."
The Conservation Alliance celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2009, while contributing $900,000 to 34 conservation projects in the United States and Canada. In 2009, Conservation Alliance grantees succeeded in protecting 10.5 million acres of land, 1,000 miles of rivers, removed one dam and acquired one popular climbing area.
"The Conservation Alliance has demonstrated its ability to fund projects that can succeed given adequate resources," said Sterling. "We look forward to including Briggs & Riley in those tangible, on-the-ground, successes."
For more information, log on to www.briggs-riley.com and www.conservationalliance.com.
Source: www.pr.com
Monday, 15 March 2010
Skram Media, publisher of Climbing Magazine, today announced that storied climber and journalist Jeff Achey is adding another first to his resume: guest editor of CLIMBING Magazine's 40th Anniversary issue (No. 285), on newsstands in late April.
"Climbing Magazine's first issue was the May 1970, so we talked about celebrating the 40th Anniversary with a special issue to coincide with t he May 2010 issue for a while, and, of course, Jeff came immediately to mind," said Climbing Publisher Mark Crowther. "Jeff's been a prominent figure in the American climbing scene since the 1970s and editorial protege of Climbing's longtime editor Michael Kennedy, all of which makes him the perfect guest editor. The editorial team is excited to have his involvement and voice in this special issue."
Achey has been a prominent figure in the American climbing scene, with many first ascents and first free ascents to his credit. He has an extensive journalistic and photographic background that includes posts at Climbing as Photo Editor, Editor-at-Large, and Editor-in-Chief.
"Looking back on 40 years of Climbing, one constant I can trace is my connection to this magazine. When I first discovered this sport, Climbing was my inspiration, its stories and photos filling me with dreams of adventure. Climbing published my first-ever article, in 1978. Now, it's an honor to give back to Climbing and climbing by editing this special 40th anniversary issue," commented Achey.
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
Friday, 12 March 2010
Bothell, WA - Moving Comfort, industry leader in sports bras and women's specific fitness apparel, is proud to announce that the company is donating over $15,000 to Girls in the Game and Bright Pink through their 2009 "Support Your Girls" program.
"As a brand we are committed to encouraging women to get fit and stay healthy," said Julie Baxter, Vice President, Moving Comfort. "We are t hrilled to donate to these two fantastic charities that demonstrate that same commitment to young woman and girls."
Moving Comfort's Support Your Girls campaign launched in Spring 2009 with the donation of five dollars to Girls in the Game (www.girlsinthegame.org) for each cornflower or pomegranate "Support Your Girls" tee sold. Girls in the Game provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well being of girls aged six to eighteen.
In honor or October National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Moving Comfort continued their Support Your Girls program in Fall 2009 with the introduction of pink tees to benefit Bright Pink (www.bebrightpink.org). Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that strives to enlighten and empower high risk, young women to take control of their breast and ovarian health by providing education, support and a sense of community for a better, brighter future.
Source: www.outdoorindustry.org
Thursday, 11 March 2010
North Walsham, United Kingdom - PureTravel is pleased to announce the exciting launch of a new section of their website. It features the Halong Bay tour adventures and is directly supplied from Vietnam based tour operators. Halong Bay is located in the Quang Ninh province. It is a very scenic place filled with a variety of small islands and karsts. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of t
he world. With its tropical weather and exotic environment, you are bound to have a fun and relaxing experience. Marvel at the landscape. Indulge in the island cuisine. During your sightseeing, you may even see a rare species or two. The Halong Bay tour is sure to provide you with experiences to be remembered for a lifetime.
PureTravel is a fresh new website that was launched in the spring of 2009. It is a business that is run by the best travel professionals. They are dedicated to ensuring that you receive high quality service and safe accommodations. Whether you are interested in having an adventure, learning more about history and culture, going on a cruise, trekking across the land, climbing, or simply enjoying the beauty of life in nature, PureTravel is the one for you. There is almost no limit to the possibilities. So what are you waiting for?
If you're interested in the Halong Bay tour, you need only to contact PureTravel. If you would like to make contact by telephone, you can reach PureTravel from within the United Kingdom at 0845 299 7456. If you are making contact from outside of the United Kingdom, you can dial 44 (0) 845 299 7456. If you'd like to mail a letter, the mailing address is: PureTravel, 5a Market Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BZ, United Kingdom.
Source: www.pr.com
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