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Get Back UP Today Co-Captain Jamie Whitmore Inducted into Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Back UP Today , the global movement empowering individuals facing mobility challenges, proudly announces the induction of TeamUP Co-Captain, Jamie Whitmore, into the prestigious Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame.

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  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Back UP Today , the global movement empowering individuals facing mobility challenges, proudly announces the induction of TeamUP Co-Captain, Jamie Whitmore, into the prestigious Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Jamie Whitmore becomes the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the Sacramento Sports HOF.
  • As a Co-Captain for Get Back UP Today, Jamie proudly wears an Allard AFO brace for both walking and cycling.
  • Join us in celebrating Jamie Whitmore's induction into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing her indomitable spirit and inspiring journey.

Teqball USA's Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge, Presented by GBK Brand Bar & LA Magazine was a Must Attend Event prior to the 2023 ESPYs

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday July 11, 2023, ESPY Nominees & Presenters, Top Athletes, and other A List talent received over $40,000 in gifts at the 'Teqball USA Pre-ESPY Luxury Lounge, Presented by GBK Brand Bar and LA Magazine' at the La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood. The ESPY Awards honors the top athletes and sports performances of the year. Teqball, an international sport, founded by Gábor Borsányi, played on a specially curved table (the TEQ™ table), is the fastest growing sport in the US and is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers), whose ambition is to develop technical skills, concentration, and stamina.

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  • The ESPY Awards honors the top athletes and sports performances of the year.
  • Several ESPY nominees, and past winners, were on hand, such Susannah Scaroni, Cheri Blauwet, Erika McKee, Sara Reinerstein, MJ Acosta, and Mallory Weggemann.
  • The biggest surprise guest was human rights activist Richard Lapchick who received the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award at the ESPYS.
  • Any media inquiries and/or interview request, please contact Tad Hamilton of Mosaic Public Relations at: [email protected]
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Jocelyn Alo and Sierra Romero Join Rawlings® Advisory Staff

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the addition of Jocelyn Alo and Sierra Romero to the Rawlings roster of sponsored professional athletes. Both Alo and Romero will serve as endorsers for Rawlings softball products, specifically bats and gloves, while offering feedback and input on future product designs.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., today announced the addition of Jocelyn Alo and Sierra Romero to the Rawlings roster of sponsored professional athletes.
  • Both Alo and Romero will serve as endorsers for Rawlings softball products, specifically bats and gloves, while offering feedback and input on future product designs.
  • "Jocelyn Alo and Sierra Romero have proven to be exemplary ambassadors for fastpitch softball, and their impressive statistics and accolades speak for themselves," said Mark Kraemer, director of sports marketing at Rawlings.
  • Rawlings plans to release new fastpitch products with a corresponding marketing campaign featuring Alo and Romero beginning in spring 2023.

Skechers Elite Athlete Brooke Henderson Wins Amundi Evian Championship

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Earning the second major championship victory of her career and 12th professional win overall, elite golfer Brooke Henderson, competing in Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel, took the win yesterday at the Amundi Evian Championship at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France.

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  • Earning the second major championship victory of her career and 12th professional win overall, elite golfer Brooke Henderson, competing in Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel, took the win yesterday at the Amundi Evian Championship at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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    Skechers Elite athlete Brooke Henderson, competing in Skechers GO GOLF Elite 4 HYPER footwear, wins Amundi Evian Championship to earn second career major championship victory.
  • This amazing season for Brooke (Henderson) continues as she follows her ShopRite Classic win last month with an exciting major championship victory at the Amundi Evian Championship in our innovative GO GOLF shoes, said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.
  • Henderson joined the Skechers elite golf team in 2016, wears Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel on tour and has been featured in ongoing marketing campaigns for the brand.

Monster Energy Congratulates Eli Tomac On His Win For Best Men's Action Sports Athlete at 2022 ESPYS

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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CORONA, Calif., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 29th Annual ESPY Awards took place in Los Angeles, California last night, which saw the best athletes in the world congregate to celebrate individual and team achievements in professional sports during the 2022 calendar year. 

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  • Eli Tomac, a superstar in both Motocross and Supercross for years, took home the ESPY for Best Male Action Sports Athlete after a career year racing with Monster Energy.
  • This year Eli won his second 450 cc title in Supercross at the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship in Denver.
  • "The Monster Energy Family is proud to support Eli Tomac as he continues to dominate the sport," said Dan McHugh, CMO at Monster Energy.
  • Monster Energy athletes were well represented at this year's ESPY awards with many athletes receiving nominations in several categories, including:

Skechers Elite Athlete Brooke Henderson Wins ShopRite LPGA Classic

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Elite golfer Brooke Henderson earned her first victory of the season wearing Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel with an exciting come-from-behind playoff victory Sunday at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Seaview, Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.

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  • Elite golfer Brooke Henderson earned her first victory of the season wearing Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel with an exciting come-from-behind playoff victory Sunday at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Seaview, Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.
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    Skechers Elite Athlete Brooke Henderson wins ShopRite LPGA Classicher 11th career pro tour victory.
  • She won her first LPGA Tour event in 2015 at the Cambia Portland Classic, a title she would defend in 2016.
  • Henderson joined the Skechers elite golf team in 2016, wears Skechers GO GOLF footwear and apparel on tour and has been featured in ongoing marketing campaigns for the brand.

Special Olympics Florida Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Lives

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Special Olympics Florida was formally founded in February of 1972 and, for 50 years, has provided year-round sports training and competitions to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Sunshine State.

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  • Special Olympics Florida was formally founded in February of 1972 and, for 50 years, has provided year-round sports training and competitions to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Sunshine State.
  • 2022 promises to be a landmark year for Special Olympics Florida for several reasons.
  • From June 5 through June 12, Special Olympics Florida will host the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando.
  • Special Olympics Florida was founded in February 1972 by a group of volunteers and activists committed to helping people with intellectual disabilities lead happier, more satisfying lives.

Special Olympics Chicago/SCC Athlete Tommy Shimoda Makes History as he Becomes the First Athlete with Disabilities to Become a Recipient of the State's Highest Honor - The Order of Lincoln

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC) athlete Tommy Shimoda has once again made history by being the first athlete with intellectual disabilities to become a recipient of the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois' highest honor.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children's Charities (SOC/SCC) athlete Tommy Shimoda has once again made history by being the first athlete with intellectual disabilities to become a recipient of the Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois' highest honor.
  • Bestowed by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the Order of Lincoln is awarded to residents whose work uplifts communities within the State.
  • Shimoda was honored at the 57th Convocation at the Chicago History Museum on November 6.
  • Since joining the SOC program at eight years old, Shimoda has continuously made history by breaking down barriers and stereotypes of those with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Invacare Announced Sponsorship Agreement With Coach Rob Mendez

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) is pleased to announce its sponsorship agreement with Rob Mendez, the inspirational high school football coach and 2019 ESPY winner of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

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  • Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) is pleased to announce its sponsorship agreement with Rob Mendez, the inspirational high school football coach and 2019 ESPY winner of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
  • Mendez developed a passion for football by playing Madden video games, using his chin and collarbone to manage the controller.
  • He later worked for years as an assistant football coach at various schools, with a dream of one day becoming a head coach.
  • We are proud to have Coach Rob Mendez represent Invacare.