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Kids Foot Locker Foundation and BGCA extend partnership

Aug 17, 2015 United States
Kids Foot Locker Foundation and BGCA extend partnership
The foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced they will continue the national partnership, which challenges Club kids and teens around the country through leading healthy and active lifestyles
The partnership kicks off with the second annual "Add-A-Buck" back-to-school campaign at Kids Foot Locker stores around the US and on kidsfootlocker.com through the 31st of August.

With the campaign customers will be encouraged to donate 1 US dollar at check-out, in-store and online, with proceeds benefiting BGCA. Each donor will receive a limited edition poster featuring Stephen Curry, the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, sharing his morning workout routine.

"We are excited to continue our work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America again this year", stated Stacy Cunningham, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Kids Foot Locker, adding: "Kids Foot Locker is dedicated to improving the lives of our youth through promoting physical fitness, and inspiring kids to put 100 percent effort into any activity they take part in. Together with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we hope to build a future that encourages every child to lead a healthy lifestyle."

"Boys & Girls Clubs of America believes living an active and healthy lifestyle is critical for kids and teens to achieve a great future", also commented said Jennifer Bateman, National Vice President of Program, Training and Youth Development with BGCA, adding: "Thanks to Kids Foot Locker, we are furthering our goal of enabling Clubs and kids to make choices that set the stage for a lifetime of health, wellness and success."

Kids Foot Locker is a children's athletic retailer that offers an extensive selection of brand-name athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for children. Kids Foot Locker is part of Foot Locker, Inc., an athletic retailer that operates more than 3 400 stores in 23 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

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