Lake Forest, CA, January 21, 2014- Power Balance®, a leader in the market for Performance Technology sports accessories, is partnering with The First Tee to give golfers the chance to give back by purchasing The First Tee limited edition wristband.
Available for preorder now and shipping in March, golfers can purchase this custom-designed wristband at www.PowerBalance.com/TheFirstTee for $19.99.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to be featured as part of this program with Power Balance that will undoubtedly raise awareness for our organization and its efforts,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee. “The First Tee is focused on positively impacting the lives of 10 million young people over the coming years by sharing with them important core values and life skills that are critical to success in golf and in life.”
Golfers who purchase The First Tee bracelet will directly contribute charitably to the game by impacting the expansion of youth golf: a portion of the proceeds of each sale will be donated to The First Tee. Proceeds donated to The First Tee will be used to expand the organization’s existing initiatives and further promote the organization’s Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment.
In addition, Power Balance endorser Stacy Lewis and others will show their support by wearing The First Tee wristbands.
“With this initiative, Power Balance wants to help grow the game,” said Power Balance CEO Marshall Watson. “The First Tee brings golf to thousands of youth, and with the awareness and funds raised through this wristband, we hope to bring even more young people into the game of golf.”
About Power Balance Technologies Inc.
Power Balance Technologies Inc. (www.powerbalance.com), the source of the original Power Balance Performance Technology® silicone wristband, is a leader in the market for Performance Technology sports accessories. The company produces a variety of products worn by millions of consumers and thousands of professional and amateur athletes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Orange County, CA and distributes its products in the US and internationally in more than 40 countries. For more information on Power Balance, visit us at http://www.powerbalance.com. Stay up to date with the latest products, events and athletes at Facebook.com/powerbalance and on our Twitter handle – @powerbalance.
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and at other youth-serving locations.
Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to nine million young people in all 50 United States and select international locations. The First Tee’s Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. Shell Oil Company is The First Tee’s Founding Corporate Partner and Johnson & Johnson is its Legacy Partner. Former President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair.
Contact:
Terra Teat/949-272-7315
media@powerbalance.com
Sara Henika/904-940-4314
shenika@thefirsttee.org
