AEO Foundation Golf Event Raises $900,000 for Non-Profit Groups
American Eagle Outfitters landed on the fairway again.
The retailer and its AEO Foundation hosted the 14th Annual AEO Foundation Golf Outing at Valley Brook Country Club in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, raising a record $900,000.
The event supports the Community Grants Program, which helps fund nonprofit organizations aimed at educating and empowering teens and young adults in areas where the Pittsburgh-based retailer has an office or distribution center, including its hometown, New York; San Francisco; Hazleton, Pennsylvania; Ottawa and Mississauga, Ontario.
Related ArticlesThis year's event also spotlighted the newly created Aerie Real Foundation, which grew out of American Eagle's sister brand and seeks to build confidence in women, foster an inclusive community and protect the planet.
Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast, lawyer and #AerieREAL model, was on hand to present a $100,000 Signature Grant to Special Olympics International at the event.
"Being a #AerieREAL brand partner has meant so much to me," Raisman said. "Over the years I have seen a transformation in myself as I continue to work on accepting the body, speaking my truth and being my authentic self, which is an ongoing journey. I am proud to join Aerie in supporting Special Olympics to help build a community that fosters inclusion and inspires other athletes to celebrate their unique abilities."
Krissy Bobrzynski, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete; Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast and lawyer; Tommy Kreutzer, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete, and Stacey McCormick, Aerie Marketing Director. Catherine AcevedoAnd Stacey McCormick, Chief Marketing Officer of Aerie, added, "In our mission to support trust and inclusion in the Aerie community, we are proud to partner with Special Olympics year after year and help empower a new generation of athletes."
The Aerie Foundation was founded in October and has already awarded more than $630,000 to groups like the National Eating Disorders Association Delivering Good, period. and Free the Girls.
American Eagle Outfitters landed on the fairway again.
The retailer and its AEO Foundation hosted the 14th Annual AEO Foundation Golf Outing at Valley Brook Country Club in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, raising a record $900,000.
The event supports the Community Grants Program, which helps fund nonprofit organizations aimed at educating and empowering teens and young adults in areas where the Pittsburgh-based retailer has an office or distribution center, including its hometown, New York; San Francisco; Hazleton, Pennsylvania; Ottawa and Mississauga, Ontario.
Related ArticlesThis year's event also spotlighted the newly created Aerie Real Foundation, which grew out of American Eagle's sister brand and seeks to build confidence in women, foster an inclusive community and protect the planet.
Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast, lawyer and #AerieREAL model, was on hand to present a $100,000 Signature Grant to Special Olympics International at the event.
"Being a #AerieREAL brand partner has meant so much to me," Raisman said. "Over the years I have seen a transformation in myself as I continue to work on accepting the body, speaking my truth and being my authentic self, which is an ongoing journey. I am proud to join Aerie in supporting Special Olympics to help build a community that fosters inclusion and inspires other athletes to celebrate their unique abilities."
Krissy Bobrzynski, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete; Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast and lawyer; Tommy Kreutzer, Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete, and Stacey McCormick, Aerie Marketing Director. Catherine AcevedoAnd Stacey McCormick, Chief Marketing Officer of Aerie, added, "In our mission to support trust and inclusion in the Aerie community, we are proud to partner with Special Olympics year after year and help empower a new generation of athletes."
The Aerie Foundation was founded in October and has already awarded more than $630,000 to groups like the National Eating Disorders Association Delivering Good, period. and Free the Girls.
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