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Big Dogs Donates $100,000 To 9-11 Charities
Big Dogs Donates $100,000 To 9-11 Charities
Published 05-09-02
Submitted by Big Dog Sportswear
SANTA BARBARA, California - Big Dog Sportswear (NASDAQ:BDOG) donated $100,000 to various charities through a fund-raising program sponsored by the Big Dog Foundation after September 11th. The name of the program: "Operation Rescue Dog."
Proceeds were distributed directly to charities which fulfill the mission statement of the Big Dog Foundation: "Helping dogs, children and dogs helping people." Charities include the Twin Towers Orphan Fund, Disaster Relief Fund for Children of New Jersey, New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, New York World Trade Center Relief Fund, September 11th Children's Fund, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, New York Police Department K-9 Unit and Guide Dogs of America.
Andrew Feshbach, CEO of Big Dogs, states, "We are very proud to be able to donate the funds raised through Operation Rescue Dog to such worthy causes. I want to thank all of our valued customers who gave to the cause. A portion of the sale of various Big Dog items was contributed to the Operation Rescue Dog campaign. Employees of Big Dogs also ran an internal fundraising drive, and the balance of the $100,000 was contributed directly by Big Dogs."
The Big Dog Foundation's next fundraising effort will take place on June 1st in Santa Barbara. The annual Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival will feature several thousand dogs and participants, and showcase various non-profit organizations supported by the Foundation including live demonstrations by search and rescue dogs and those aiding the blind and handicapped. As always, 100% of the net proceeds from the event will be donated to various charities supported by the Big Dog Foundation.
To learn more about the Big Dog Foundation, Operation Rescue Dog, or the Big Dog Parade, visit www.BIGDOGS.com (You can also register online to be in the Big Dog Parade.)
Big Dogs develops, markets and retails a branded, lifestyle collection of unique, high-quality, popular-priced consumer products, including activewear, casual sportswear, accessories and gifts. The BIG DOGS brand image is one of quality, fun and a sense of humor. The BIG DOGS brand is designed to appeal to people of all ages and demographics, particularly baby boomers and their kids, big and tall customers, and pet owners. In addition to its 206 retail stores, Big Dogs markets its products through its catalog, better wholesale accounts, their website, www.BIGDOGS.com and affiliate websites.
