Diadora presented the new official uniform of AC Mantova for the upcoming 2008/09 Italian Serie B season on Sunday.The new jerseys have been created by applying the very best of Diadora's technology and style to guarantee extreme lightness and the best possible moisture management.The colours are those dear to the team, respecting their tradition: a white home jersey with a oblique red stripe in the chest area, a red away jersey with a white stripe in the chest area and a nautical blue third jersey with a white stripe in the chest area and a white/red tail.Then, compared with last year, a collar has been add to all the three V-neck jerseys.In addition to competition and training apparel, footwear and accessories, Diadora will produce most of AC Mantova merchandising. Friday 3 September 2010
New style and colors for AC Mantova 2008/09
Diadora presented the new official uniform of AC Mantova for the upcoming 2008/09 Italian Serie B season on Sunday.The new jerseys have been created by applying the very best of Diadora's technology and style to guarantee extreme lightness and the best possible moisture management.The colours are those dear to the team, respecting their tradition: a white home jersey with a oblique red stripe in the chest area, a red away jersey with a white stripe in the chest area and a nautical blue third jersey with a white stripe in the chest area and a white/red tail.Then, compared with last year, a collar has been add to all the three V-neck jerseys.In addition to competition and training apparel, footwear and accessories, Diadora will produce most of AC Mantova merchandising. 
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Those golden arches just got a little more stylish. The fast food chain McDonald’s is outfitting its employees in brand new uniforms designed by the Italian footwear brand Diadora. Since July employees of more than 360 Italian chains have been wearing the uniforms, created exclusively from natural hypoallergenic and breathable cotton and with a sporty twist. The range includes polos, shirts, waistcoats, trousers and skirts in McDonald’s signature brown, orange and white.
Thursday 26 August 2010
adidas Group announces preliminary half year sales and earnings
line with adhoc regulations stipulated by §15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act), Management is providing preliminary half year and second quarter figures which are materially above market expectations. In the first half of 2010, Group revenues increased 7% on a currency-neutral basis or 11% in euro terms to € 5.6 billion. In the second quarter, adidas Group sales increased 11% currency-neutral or 19% in euro terms to € 2.9 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders reached € 295 million (2009: € 13 million) in the first six months and € 126 million in the second quarter (2009: € 9 million). Diluted earnings per share amounted to € 1.41 for the half year (2009: € 0.10) and € 0.60 for the quarter (2009: € 0.06), respectively. More detail on the Group’s performance in the first half and outlook for the remainder of the year will be given with the publication of quarterly results on August 4, 2010.
he Mexican Football Federation and adidas announce the extension of their partnership until 2018
Mexico City/Herzogenaurach, August 10th, 2010 – The Mexican Football Federation (FEMEXFUT) and adidas are proud to announce the extension of their successful partnership until the year 2018. This extension agreement comes as a result of the great relationship between both parties and a successful co-operation - both on and off the field. The jersey of the Mexican Football Federation was the best-selling adidas jersey of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South AfricaTM with more than 1 million pieces sold.
“The extension of our partnership deal with the Mexican Football Federation confirms our commitment to long-term and successful partnerships. This is a great alliance between a team full of young stars with a bright future and the leading football brand in the world. We at adidas are already very much looking forward to shaping the future of football together with Mexico and preparing jointly for the next FIFA World CupsTM”, commented Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas Group.
“We feel honoured to have adidas as our official partner. We enjoy a fantastic partnership and our alliance has proven to be an extraordinary support for our teams, our federation and football in Mexico,” said Justino Compean, FEMEXFUT’s President.
adidas is Official Sponsor, Supplier and Licensee of the FIFA World CupTM. adidas thus provides the Official Match Ball and supplies the equipment for all officials, referees, volunteers and ball kids. In the recent World Cup in South Africa, adidas equipped more than 200 players and 12 teams: the World Champions Spain, host nation South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, France, Slovakia, Denmark and Greece. In addition, adidas is Official Partner of the European Football Union UEFA and the Confederation of African Football CAF. adidas is also Official Supplier to Major League Soccer (USA) and the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, adidas is Official Supplier to prominent football clubs including AC Milan, Chelsea FC, FC Bayern München, Liverpool FC, Olympique Marseille and Real Madrid. Additionally, stars such as Michael Ballack, David Beckham, Diego Forlán, Kaká, Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Villa represent their respective clubs wearing state-of-the-art adidas football equipment.
“The extension of our partnership deal with the Mexican Football Federation confirms our commitment to long-term and successful partnerships. This is a great alliance between a team full of young stars with a bright future and the leading football brand in the world. We at adidas are already very much looking forward to shaping the future of football together with Mexico and preparing jointly for the next FIFA World CupsTM”, commented Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas Group.
“We feel honoured to have adidas as our official partner. We enjoy a fantastic partnership and our alliance has proven to be an extraordinary support for our teams, our federation and football in Mexico,” said Justino Compean, FEMEXFUT’s President.
adidas is Official Sponsor, Supplier and Licensee of the FIFA World CupTM. adidas thus provides the Official Match Ball and supplies the equipment for all officials, referees, volunteers and ball kids. In the recent World Cup in South Africa, adidas equipped more than 200 players and 12 teams: the World Champions Spain, host nation South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, France, Slovakia, Denmark and Greece. In addition, adidas is Official Partner of the European Football Union UEFA and the Confederation of African Football CAF. adidas is also Official Supplier to Major League Soccer (USA) and the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, adidas is Official Supplier to prominent football clubs including AC Milan, Chelsea FC, FC Bayern München, Liverpool FC, Olympique Marseille and Real Madrid. Additionally, stars such as Michael Ballack, David Beckham, Diego Forlán, Kaká, Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger and David Villa represent their respective clubs wearing state-of-the-art adidas football equipment.
Jamie Foxx and Gridiron Greats Team Up to Bring You the 'Night of Champions' Event at Miami's Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theater
The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), a nonprofit organization providing financial grants and 'pro bono' medical assistance to retired NFL players in need, today announced tickets will go on sale for the organization's annual Super Bowl event in Miami, Florida.
In what is sure to be a 'landmark' event, the GGAF will celebrate Super Bowl XLIV with a blockbuster evening featuring NFL Hall of Fame players and legends along with Grammy� nominee and Golden Globe�/Academy Award� winner Jamie Foxx, titled the 'Night of Champions.' Foxx will serve as a headline host and entertainer for this year's event which will take place at The Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theater Friday, February 5 on South Beach in Miami, Florida; home of Super Bowl XLIV. GGAF has secured Laser Spine Institute (LSI) as its presenting sponsor for the event. Laser Spine Institute, headquartered in Tampa, Florida is a medical partner of the GGAF and the leader in minimally invasive, outpatient spine surgery. LSI provides 'pro bono' laser-assisted surgical procedures to retired NFL players who apply to the GGAF for medical and financial grants. Due to the short recovery of LSI procedures and the extensive restrictions of open surgery, many professional athletes choose LSI for their spine care needs. Chief Spine Surgeon Dr. James St. Louis explains,"We are thrilled and excited to offer much-needed surgeries to some of the NFL's greatest players. While they may not be actively playing anymore, we feel it is still vitally important for these players to be able to live out their retirement without suffering from chronic pain."
Miller Lite, GGAF's year long partner, will be presenting sponsor for GGAF's VIP Party at 7PM featuring players and celebrities on the red carpet as well as having 15 local appearances with GGAF players in the Miami market the week leading up to Super Bowl. An appearance schedule will be posted on . Other GGAF 'Night of Champions' corporate partners include: Captain Morgan, Gallo, Weber Shandwick, Yesteryear Fantasy Sports, 100 Year Art and Star Voicemail.
"We are really excited about this year's event in Miami," said Chairman Mike Ditka. "We appreciate the opportunity to create further awareness during the NFL's largest stage - the Super Bowl - and generate fundraising capital for the organization; funds which will go directly back to the players in need."
The event will feature the talented Oscar winning Actor, Grammy winning artist and Platinum selling musician Jamie Foxx. Additionally, GGAF board member and former New Orleans Saints All-Pro player - Kyle Turley - will be performing with his own band and donating proceeds from his album sales going directly to the GGAF. Turley will embark on a 15-city U.S. tour "Outlaw Roll to the Bowl" in support of his debut album, "Anger Management" and donating proceeds from the tour to GGAF (). Special honorees will be acknowledged and awarded during this star studded event.
Tickets for the 'Night of Champions' (NOC) range in prices between $95-$625 and can be purchased at . If you purchase a VIP ticket to the show the player/celebrity meet and greet will begin at 7:00 PM and show will start at 9:00 PM on February 5. This will be the marquee event of the GGAF's presence on South Beach during the weekend of Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. In addition to the 'NOC' event, the GGAF will be part of a 4-day weekend outdoor Festival on Lincoln road themed 'Eats, Beats & Cleats Gridiron Festival'. The festival will feature an exciting line-up of programming including live music, laser light shows, and food including interaction and autograph signing opportunities with the many 'Hall of Fame' players and other stars that support the mission of the GGAF. Proceeds from passports purchased to the festival will be donated to the GGAF. For tickets to the festival visit .
In addition, former two-time Super Bowl winning Dallas Cowboy head coach and fellow GGAF board member - Jimmy Johnson - will chair and host his annual fishing tournament, which will now be called the 'Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl.' A portion of the proceeds generated by the Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl will be donated to the GGAF.
In addition to the 'NOC' and the festival, the GGAF will take part in this "ultimate fishing tournament," by providing GGAF player appearances and support as well as the presence of GGAF chairman, Mike Ditka who will co-host the event with Johnson which will take place February 4 -6, 2010 at Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, a waterfront resort and restaurant in Key Largo, FL.
The three-day event will bring together some of today's best-known football personalities and sail fishing aficionados. The competitive fishing tournament will involve retired NFL players who support the GGAF and include competition from world-class fishing experts. For tickets to the GGAF's Billfish Bowl events, interested parties can visit or by calling toll free (866) 203-2720 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 203-2720 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
In conjunction with the Super Bowl, GGAF has teamed up to conduct a 'Legends of the Gridiron' sweepstakes where all proceeds will be equally split between the GGAF and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Players Enshrinees Trust. The Grand Prize for the sweepstake includes: 2 tickets to the Super Bowl, 2 roundtrip airline tickets provided by AirTran, one double room for four Nights at new Miami Airport Comfort Inn, 2 tickets to GGAF Night of Champions with Jamie Foxx, 2 playing spots in Hall of Fame Players Classic and 2 tickets to Eats Beats and Cleats Gridiron Festival. Raffle tickets range in price from $10 - $100 and only a limited amount of tickets will be sold. To purchase raffle tickets go to: to help assist retired players in need.
ABOUT THE GGAF
The GGAF is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation that has been very active in retired NFL player assistance. The organization has provided over $1.75 million in financial aid and medical assistance to retired NFL players. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.
The GGAF's mission is to assist these dire need players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the NFL's status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, food, automotive payments and childcare.
The GGAF's Board of Directors includes: Mike Ditka, Jimmy Johnson, Marv Levy, Gale Sayers, Matt Birk, Kyle Turley and Greg Brown, CEO of Motorola. The President of the organization is Ken Valdiserri while Shannon Jordan is the organization's Executive Vice President
In what is sure to be a 'landmark' event, the GGAF will celebrate Super Bowl XLIV with a blockbuster evening featuring NFL Hall of Fame players and legends along with Grammy� nominee and Golden Globe�/Academy Award� winner Jamie Foxx, titled the 'Night of Champions.' Foxx will serve as a headline host and entertainer for this year's event which will take place at The Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theater Friday, February 5 on South Beach in Miami, Florida; home of Super Bowl XLIV. GGAF has secured Laser Spine Institute (LSI) as its presenting sponsor for the event. Laser Spine Institute, headquartered in Tampa, Florida is a medical partner of the GGAF and the leader in minimally invasive, outpatient spine surgery. LSI provides 'pro bono' laser-assisted surgical procedures to retired NFL players who apply to the GGAF for medical and financial grants. Due to the short recovery of LSI procedures and the extensive restrictions of open surgery, many professional athletes choose LSI for their spine care needs. Chief Spine Surgeon Dr. James St. Louis explains,"We are thrilled and excited to offer much-needed surgeries to some of the NFL's greatest players. While they may not be actively playing anymore, we feel it is still vitally important for these players to be able to live out their retirement without suffering from chronic pain."
Miller Lite, GGAF's year long partner, will be presenting sponsor for GGAF's VIP Party at 7PM featuring players and celebrities on the red carpet as well as having 15 local appearances with GGAF players in the Miami market the week leading up to Super Bowl. An appearance schedule will be posted on . Other GGAF 'Night of Champions' corporate partners include: Captain Morgan, Gallo, Weber Shandwick, Yesteryear Fantasy Sports, 100 Year Art and Star Voicemail.
"We are really excited about this year's event in Miami," said Chairman Mike Ditka. "We appreciate the opportunity to create further awareness during the NFL's largest stage - the Super Bowl - and generate fundraising capital for the organization; funds which will go directly back to the players in need."
The event will feature the talented Oscar winning Actor, Grammy winning artist and Platinum selling musician Jamie Foxx. Additionally, GGAF board member and former New Orleans Saints All-Pro player - Kyle Turley - will be performing with his own band and donating proceeds from his album sales going directly to the GGAF. Turley will embark on a 15-city U.S. tour "Outlaw Roll to the Bowl" in support of his debut album, "Anger Management" and donating proceeds from the tour to GGAF (). Special honorees will be acknowledged and awarded during this star studded event.
Tickets for the 'Night of Champions' (NOC) range in prices between $95-$625 and can be purchased at . If you purchase a VIP ticket to the show the player/celebrity meet and greet will begin at 7:00 PM and show will start at 9:00 PM on February 5. This will be the marquee event of the GGAF's presence on South Beach during the weekend of Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. In addition to the 'NOC' event, the GGAF will be part of a 4-day weekend outdoor Festival on Lincoln road themed 'Eats, Beats & Cleats Gridiron Festival'. The festival will feature an exciting line-up of programming including live music, laser light shows, and food including interaction and autograph signing opportunities with the many 'Hall of Fame' players and other stars that support the mission of the GGAF. Proceeds from passports purchased to the festival will be donated to the GGAF. For tickets to the festival visit .
In addition, former two-time Super Bowl winning Dallas Cowboy head coach and fellow GGAF board member - Jimmy Johnson - will chair and host his annual fishing tournament, which will now be called the 'Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl.' A portion of the proceeds generated by the Gridiron Greats Billfish Bowl will be donated to the GGAF.
In addition to the 'NOC' and the festival, the GGAF will take part in this "ultimate fishing tournament," by providing GGAF player appearances and support as well as the presence of GGAF chairman, Mike Ditka who will co-host the event with Johnson which will take place February 4 -6, 2010 at Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill, a waterfront resort and restaurant in Key Largo, FL.
The three-day event will bring together some of today's best-known football personalities and sail fishing aficionados. The competitive fishing tournament will involve retired NFL players who support the GGAF and include competition from world-class fishing experts. For tickets to the GGAF's Billfish Bowl events, interested parties can visit or by calling toll free (866) 203-2720 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (866) 203-2720 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
In conjunction with the Super Bowl, GGAF has teamed up to conduct a 'Legends of the Gridiron' sweepstakes where all proceeds will be equally split between the GGAF and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Players Enshrinees Trust. The Grand Prize for the sweepstake includes: 2 tickets to the Super Bowl, 2 roundtrip airline tickets provided by AirTran, one double room for four Nights at new Miami Airport Comfort Inn, 2 tickets to GGAF Night of Champions with Jamie Foxx, 2 playing spots in Hall of Fame Players Classic and 2 tickets to Eats Beats and Cleats Gridiron Festival. Raffle tickets range in price from $10 - $100 and only a limited amount of tickets will be sold. To purchase raffle tickets go to: to help assist retired players in need.
ABOUT THE GGAF
The GGAF is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation that has been very active in retired NFL player assistance. The organization has provided over $1.75 million in financial aid and medical assistance to retired NFL players. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions.
The GGAF's mission is to assist these dire need players who are pioneers of the game and have greatly contributed to the NFL's status as the most popular sport in America. GGAF provides hands-on assistance to help retired players and their families deal with hardships they face after football. The services include medical assistance, financial assistance for utilities, medication, food, automotive payments and childcare.
The GGAF's Board of Directors includes: Mike Ditka, Jimmy Johnson, Marv Levy, Gale Sayers, Matt Birk, Kyle Turley and Greg Brown, CEO of Motorola. The President of the organization is Ken Valdiserri while Shannon Jordan is the organization's Executive Vice President
Team of Leading US Coaches Announce: Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting Service
WAYNE, Pa., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- David Metzbower, previously the Associate Head Coach of Princeton University and John Nostrant, Athletic Director and Head Lacrosse Coach of The Haverford School announced the creation of Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting (), the first professional recruiting consulting service run by coaches. The initial team also includes Kevin Giblin, the head lacrosse coach of Georgetown Prep. in Washington D.C.. This team has over 70 years of high school and college coaching experience and has produced over 55 High School All-Americans and 27 First Team College All-Americans. John and Kevin were involved in coaching the U19 men's world team to a gold medal in 2008. David helped drive Princeton to 6 NCAA Championships and 10 final four appearances. Kevin's team has been ranked number one in the US twice.
The consulting firm was designed to give high school student-athletes a significant advantage in the NCAA college lacrosse recruiting process. This team has a deep understanding of the academic and athletic requirements for the successful placement in all levels of NCAA programs. They have the personal relationships and personal credibility, based on their prior interactions, to have gained the confidence of nearly all of the DI, DII, and DIII NCAA college coaches.
"John Nostrant and David Metzbower will make a fantastic team to help high school athletes find the right college. John is one of the most reliable coaches out there when it comes to recommending student-athletes to college coaches," said Michael Murphy, Head Coach Penn Men's Lacrosse. "David had vast experience in recruiting at the highest level and knows the process from the college coach's perspective as well as anyone. Their collective knowledge will provide young athletes with invaluable guidance in their search for the right school."
They have placed student-athletes at over 70 colleges including 100% of the ACC, the Ivy League, the Big East and the Top 20 Teams in the final 2009 Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. The schools in which they have been successful include Syracuse, Cornell, Duke, Virginia, Princeton, North Carolina, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Brown, Harvard, and many others.
Many parents are looking at lacrosse as a critical differentiator in supporting their son or daughter's ability to get into the right college. With over 610 college programs and universities fielding approximately 24,000 athletes, their instinct is correct.
This team will put together a multi-year program around skill development, club team participation, summer camp participation, tournament participation and academic requirements. The most important service provided is the direct contact and ongoing communication with the top college coaches in support of the student-athlete.
"John is liked and respected greatly by college lacrosse coaches and they know that when John sends a player their way, he will succeed in the classroom and on the field," said Bill Tierney, Head Coach Denver Men's Lacrosse. "David has spent a career understanding, recruiting, and living in the world of college lacrosse. There is no school or situation he doesn't understand. His ability to help inform and influence good decisions is second to none."
There is no other program available that combines this degree of lacrosse experience, personal relationships with college coaches and personal hands-on service.
"Metzbower and Nostrant understand the recruiting game better than anyone," said Matt Striebel, three-time Princeton Division 1 First Team All American and MLL professional with the Chicago Machine. "As far as opportunities and advantages go, this one is unbeatable."
Their plans are to expand the service into women's lacrosse in the near future.
They also plan an aggressive expansion geographically to include Long Island N.Y., Upstate N.Y., the southern states, Midwest states, the western United States and Canada.
About Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting is a professional, hands-on, consulting firm designed to give high school student-athletes a significant advantage in the NCAA college lacrosse recruiting process. The team creates a multi-year program around skill development, club team participation, tournament participation and academic requirements. They have a unique college coach outreach program supported by a formal two-way communication program. In addition, they provide decision assistance around college academic requirements, lacrosse program and coaching styles and potential playing time.
Contacts
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
David Metzbower (267) 386 2192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (267) 386 2192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting John Nostrant (267) 386 2192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (267) 386 2192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
The consulting firm was designed to give high school student-athletes a significant advantage in the NCAA college lacrosse recruiting process. This team has a deep understanding of the academic and athletic requirements for the successful placement in all levels of NCAA programs. They have the personal relationships and personal credibility, based on their prior interactions, to have gained the confidence of nearly all of the DI, DII, and DIII NCAA college coaches.
"John Nostrant and David Metzbower will make a fantastic team to help high school athletes find the right college. John is one of the most reliable coaches out there when it comes to recommending student-athletes to college coaches," said Michael Murphy, Head Coach Penn Men's Lacrosse. "David had vast experience in recruiting at the highest level and knows the process from the college coach's perspective as well as anyone. Their collective knowledge will provide young athletes with invaluable guidance in their search for the right school."
They have placed student-athletes at over 70 colleges including 100% of the ACC, the Ivy League, the Big East and the Top 20 Teams in the final 2009 Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. The schools in which they have been successful include Syracuse, Cornell, Duke, Virginia, Princeton, North Carolina, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Brown, Harvard, and many others.
Many parents are looking at lacrosse as a critical differentiator in supporting their son or daughter's ability to get into the right college. With over 610 college programs and universities fielding approximately 24,000 athletes, their instinct is correct.
This team will put together a multi-year program around skill development, club team participation, summer camp participation, tournament participation and academic requirements. The most important service provided is the direct contact and ongoing communication with the top college coaches in support of the student-athlete.
"John is liked and respected greatly by college lacrosse coaches and they know that when John sends a player their way, he will succeed in the classroom and on the field," said Bill Tierney, Head Coach Denver Men's Lacrosse. "David has spent a career understanding, recruiting, and living in the world of college lacrosse. There is no school or situation he doesn't understand. His ability to help inform and influence good decisions is second to none."
There is no other program available that combines this degree of lacrosse experience, personal relationships with college coaches and personal hands-on service.
"Metzbower and Nostrant understand the recruiting game better than anyone," said Matt Striebel, three-time Princeton Division 1 First Team All American and MLL professional with the Chicago Machine. "As far as opportunities and advantages go, this one is unbeatable."
Their plans are to expand the service into women's lacrosse in the near future.
They also plan an aggressive expansion geographically to include Long Island N.Y., Upstate N.Y., the southern states, Midwest states, the western United States and Canada.
About Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting is a professional, hands-on, consulting firm designed to give high school student-athletes a significant advantage in the NCAA college lacrosse recruiting process. The team creates a multi-year program around skill development, club team participation, tournament participation and academic requirements. They have a unique college coach outreach program supported by a formal two-way communication program. In addition, they provide decision assistance around college academic requirements, lacrosse program and coaching styles and potential playing time.
Contacts
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
David Metzbower (267) 386 2192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (267) 386 2192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting John Nostrant (267) 386 2192 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (267) 386 2192 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Gold Medal Lacrosse Recruiting
Special Olympics Minnesota Weathers the Economic Downtown
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to an Associated Press story that ran nationally Jan. 6, 2010 regarding funding difficulties for Special Olympics programs around the country, Special Olympics Minnesota is pleased to report continued success in 2009 and a firm plan for maintaining programming this year.
"Obviously, 2009 was a tough year for nonprofits," said Special Olympics Minnesota President Dave Dorn, "but we were able to tighten our belts here, and thanks to tremendous support, we weathered a fairly difficult fundraising year. While we did freeze open staff positions and salaries in 2009, we did not reduce or suspend any programming, and we did not turn away a single athlete."
Special Olympics Minnesota receives funding from a hundreds of individuals and corporations throughout the state. The nonprofit currently has a budget of $3.8 million and serves more than 6,500 athletes with the help of 27 staff people and more than 14,000 volunteers.
"While we certainly would have liked to have been able to expand our programs this year or last," continued Dorn, "we are very happy to have ended 2009 on budget and to have achieved the goals we had in place. This year we are again cautiously optimistic that we will be able to replace any lost funds with additional funding sources and provide our top-quality programs to every interested athlete in Minnesota."
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics' athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Special Olympics Minnesota
"Obviously, 2009 was a tough year for nonprofits," said Special Olympics Minnesota President Dave Dorn, "but we were able to tighten our belts here, and thanks to tremendous support, we weathered a fairly difficult fundraising year. While we did freeze open staff positions and salaries in 2009, we did not reduce or suspend any programming, and we did not turn away a single athlete."
Special Olympics Minnesota receives funding from a hundreds of individuals and corporations throughout the state. The nonprofit currently has a budget of $3.8 million and serves more than 6,500 athletes with the help of 27 staff people and more than 14,000 volunteers.
"While we certainly would have liked to have been able to expand our programs this year or last," continued Dorn, "we are very happy to have ended 2009 on budget and to have achieved the goals we had in place. This year we are again cautiously optimistic that we will be able to replace any lost funds with additional funding sources and provide our top-quality programs to every interested athlete in Minnesota."
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics' athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.
Special Olympics Minnesota
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