MC Sports and Vendors Raise $83,337 for the Children's Miracle Network

Thanks to the generous support of key vendors like Insport, Wilson Golf, Pepsi and Vertis, MC Sports raised $83,337 for the Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) through a program called Miracle May at MC Sports. Miracle May at MC Sports is a cause related program that unites MC Sports vendors, customers and associates in an effort to give back to the community.

MC SPORTS AND VENDORS RAISES $83,337 FOR THE CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (PRWEB) June 16, 2003 -- Thanks to the generous support of key vendors like Insport, Wilson Golf, Pepsi and Vertis, MC Sports raised $83,337 for the Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) through a program called Miracle May at MC Sports. Miracle May at MC Sports is a cause related program that unites MC Sports vendors, customers and associates in an effort to give back to the community.

With the addition of the money raised this year through Miracle May, MC Sports has contributed a total of $365,737 to the Childrens Miracle Network. This years contribution will be distributed to 18 CMN affiliated hospitals throughout the Midwest.

In todays economic climate, it is very important that businesses find ways to give back to the communities where they do business," noted Bruce Ullery, President and CEO of MC Sports. Miracle May is our way of giving back. I am especially proud of our associates, customers and vendor partners for their contribution to this program. Without their support, Miracle May at MC Sports would not be possible."

We are very fortunate to work with vendors like Pepsi, Insport, Wilson Golf and Vertis who feel as we do that it is important to support the community through programs like Miracle May at MC Sports," stated Dan Winchester, Vice President and GMM of MC Sports. Their support for this program demonstrates both their partnership with MC Sports and their commitment to the communities where we live and work."

Miracle May at MC Sports is a cause related program that runs 4 weeks in May. During those 4 weeks, MC Sports highlights specific vendor products in print and television advertising. The proceeds generated from Miracle May are donated to the Childrens Miracle Network and are distributed to 18 hospitals throughout the Midwest.

MC Sports is a full line sporting goods retailer providing the sports enthusiast with authentic, name brand sports equipment, shoes, and apparel. Founded and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, MC Sports currently operates 70 stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Missouri.

Source: MC Sports

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