Six years ago, the United
States Congress declared September as College Savings Month in an effort to
raise public awareness about the need to save for educational expenses.
“Education is something
Curt and I are very passionate about supporting,” Nancy Richardson said, wife
of OtterBox founder and CEO Curt Richardson.
“Not everyone can afford a
college education so we like to help those we can, even if it’s simply to raise
awareness in the importance of staying in school. For the past couple years
we’ve awarded a scholarship to local high school students transitioning into college,
we’d like to give more in the future and are looking into other ways we can do
that,” she said.
With increasing tuition
rates, book prices, campus living fees and other expenses, continuing an
education costs a pretty penny so OtterBox supports those trying to save for
college.
At OtterBox we think of
every day as a school day – there’s always something new to learn!
How did you spend your summer? Did you go 4-wheeling in Colorado, wine tasting in Napa
or surfing in the Atlantic?
Show us pix from your summer adventures on Planet OtterBox! Each month OtterBox
customers, like you, vote on the best entry. With irresistible new prizes this
month like a $100 iTunes or
Sierra Trading Post gift card,
you can load up your iPod®
and strap on your new hiking boots for more thrill-seeking! Or opt for a $150
shopping spree on our website (www.otterbox.com)
to complete your OtterBox collection.
The top submission from the entire year will win a $1,000
check! Feeling lucky? Post your pictures and share your stories, you just might
win!
Usually we don’t like to toot our
own horn, but when it’s for a good cause, why not?
This past weekend OtterBox took
FIRST
PLACE in the SuperStars Sports Challenge here in
Fort Collins.
Consisting of fundraising, Bocce Ball, Volleyball, Dodgeball and a Big Wheel
Relay Race, the event helped raise money and awareness for local organization Partners Mentoring
Youth.
Partners Mentoring Youth creates and
supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models
and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives. They
also provide fun activities and educational opportunities for “at risk” youth
each month.
The Team OtterBox donation will help
support 4 partnerships this year, but there are currently still over 100 youth
on the waiting list to be matched with Senior Partners. If you live in or near
Larimer
County and want to volunteer,
or would just like to make a donation,
visit the Partners Mentoring Youth webpage today!
