Boca Raton, Fla., April 28th, 2009 – Office Depot® (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and Newell Rubbermaid Office Products, maker of Sharpie®, one of the world’s most recognized brands of permanent markers, today announced the “Caddy For A Cure Sweepstakes,” a national promotion where one grand-prize winner will receive the opportunity to caddy for professional golfer Boo Weekley during a Pro-Am round of a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament.
Caddy For A Cure generates charitable funds for designated organizations while offering the opportunity to be “inside the ropes” as a caddy for a PGA TOUR player at a PGA TOUR event. The organization offers a one-of-a-kind professional sports fantasy while contributing to genetic disease research and education.
“I am always excited to participate with Caddy For A Cure and help so many charities. The Wounded Warrior Project is real close to my heart, and anything I can do for these men and women fighting for our freedom is easy for me to do,” said Boo Weekley, PGA TOUR Professional and member of the winning 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team. “My own special charity, Camp Compass, also wins so it is a pleasure for me to participate. I look forward to meeting the winner and having some good ol’ fun with them out on tour.””
To enter the Office Depot “Caddy For A Cure Sweepstakes,” simply visit www.officedepotcaddyforacure.sharpie.com between April 15, 2009 and May 31, 2009 and register for a chance to win. The first 300 sweepstakes entrants each day will receive a free Boo Weekley-branded Sharpie marker or uni-ball 207 pen.
“Office Depot is thrilled to work with Sharpie and renowned golfer Boo Weekley on this exciting promotion to support the Caddy For A Cure Organization,” said Steve Mahurin, Executive Vice President of Merchandising for Office Depot. “Not only are we giving out thousands of customized Boo Weekley personalized Sharpie markers and uni-ball 207s to our customers, along with a chance to caddy for a PGA TOUR pro, but we are also helping to support and raise awareness for a very special charitable organization.”
In addition to the Grand Prize opportunity to caddy for Boo Weekley, one First Prize winner will receive a Ginn Reunion Resort and Spa Getaway package consisting of accommodations for three days/two nights at the Ginn Reunion Report and Spa in Orlando, FL, along with two JetBlue Airways travel vouchers; 12 Second Prize winners will receive a Posture Arch; and 12 Third Prize winners will receive a Firethorn Tour Boo Weekley autographed shirt and hat.
“We are proud to work with Caddy For A Cure on this unique Office Depot promotion that offers golf fans nationwide the opportunity to caddy for the wildly entertaining Boo Weekley,” said Ed Cooper, Vice President of Sales for Newell Rubbermaid Office Products. “More importantly, we are delighted to support the many charities positively impacted by our sponsorship and the terrific backing of our partner, Office Depot”.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States/DC, 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 am CDT on 4/15/09 and ends at 11:59:59 pm CDT on 5/31/09. For complete Official Rules click here.
About Office Depot
Every day, Office Depot is Taking Care of Business for millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides products and services to its customers through 1,713 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and a $4.8 billion e-commerce operation. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $14.5 billion, and employs about 43,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office products and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 48 countries.
Office Depot’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ODP and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Additional press information can be found at: http://mediarelations.officedepot.com.
About Sharpie®
For more than 40 years, Sharpie has been the popular brand of permanent marker associated with the autograph experience. Newell Rubbermaid’s Office Products Group, maker of Sharpie® markers, is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and marketing of writing instruments, art products and office organization and technology products, including such well known brands as Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, DYMO® Parker®, Waterman®, EXPO®, uni-ball®, and Rolodex®, among others. Visit www.sharpie.com or http://blog.sharpie.com for more information and creative ways to use Sharpie markers.
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Jason Shockley
Office Depot
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jason.shockley@officedepot.com
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