By Lisa RamspergerU.S. Olympic Committee
USOC Press Release
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (December 24, 2008) As part of its commitment to nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle, premium bread maker Oroweat is proud to present donations to the Jr. Olympic Skills program and U.S. Paralympics – both programs of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). During a check presentation ceremony at the USOC headquarters in Colorado Springs, Oroweat presented representatives from both groups with a check for $95,000 each.
“As a long-time supplier to the U.S. Olympic Team, we are committed to the programs and education tools they offer their athletes of all ages and abilities,” said Reid Stinnett, Senior Vice President of Marketing. “We chose to support the Jr. Olympic Skills program and the U.S. Paralympic Team because they both encourage and teach good nutrition and good values to their athletes.”
The Jr. Olympic Skills Competition focuses on four sports – basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field. Boys and girls ages 8-13 compete in qualifying events which culminates with the National Finals. In July, the 2009 Jr. Olympic Skills National Finals will be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. This free program was established to provide youth across the United States with a multi-sport competition designed to encourage participation in Olympic sport, emphasize fair and friendly play and promote an active lifestyle.Since its formation in 2001, U.S. Paralympics has been inspiring Americans to achieve their dreams. Through education, sports programs and partnerships with community organizations, medical facilities and government agencies, U.S. Paralympics is making a difference in the lives of thousands of physically disabled people every day.
“We wouldn’t be able to offer the services and programs to athletes and our constituents without the support of our partners, such as Oroweat,” said USOC Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr. “Our partnership with Oroweat has continued to thrive on the many mutual values we share. And, we thank Oroweat, not only for supplying us with premium bread products which help fuel our athletes for success, but for also making this financial commitment that will greatly aid both the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition and U.S. Paralympics.”
About Oroweat
Oroweat products are produced by Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU). BBU operates 13 bakeries and distributes leading brands such as Oroweat®, Mrs. Baird’s® ,Tia Rosa®, Francisco, Bimbo® and Marinela®. BBU operates approximately 3,000 sales routes, is headquartered in Fort Worth and is the U.S. Division of Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo, one of the world’s largest baking companies with over 97,000 associates and operations in 18 countries throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. Its stock has been trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1980 under the ticker BIMBO.
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