--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEICO and Good Sports will present the Salesian Boys & Girls Club with a donation of basketballs, footballs and soccer balls to help support the club’s youth sports programming. The Salesian Boys & Girls Club serves more than 580 youth in East Boston, offering them low-fee access to organized sports and other social opportunities. With the help of this donation, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club will be able to add additional resources and allow their young club members to experience more healthy opportunities in a family-based atmosphere.
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WHO: |
GEICO, Good Sports and local officials will join 100 youth from the Salesian Boys & Girls Club in East Boston, Mass. | |
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WHAT: |
The Salesian Boys & Girls Club will receive a donation of new basketballs, soccer balls, footballs and other playground equipment | |
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WHEN: |
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 4 p.m. | |
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WHERE: |
Salesian Boys & Girls Club | |
| 150 Byron Street | ||
| East Boston, MA 02128 | ||
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WHY: |
The donation is part of a community partnership between Good Sports and GEICO that will help bring new equipment and resources to youth sports organizations in Massachusetts throughout 2012–2013. | |
About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States. GEICO handles auto insurance coverage for over 11 million private passenger auto policies and insures more than 18 million vehicles (auto & cycle).
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About Good Sports
Good Sports helps to lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles by providing athletic equipment, footwear, and apparel to disadvantaged young people nationwide. By partnering with sporting goods manufacturers, Good Sports is able to get the necessary equipment into the hands of the kids that need it most, giving them a chance to get in the game. Since 2003, Good Sports has provided over $6 million worth of equipment to nearly 750 youth programs, impacting more than 400,000 kids. For more information on how you can support Good Sports, please visit www.goodsports.org.