Sports Unlimited Holds Month-Long Donation in Preparation of Philadelphia Livestrong Challenge

Aug. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- HATFIELD, Pennsylvania - Sports Unlimited, Inc. will donate $15,557 to the Livestrong Foundation after a month-long fund raiser supporting the Philadelphia Livestrong Challenge that will take place on August 21 and 22.  The family owned Internet-based sporting goods retailer had pledged to donate $1 for every order placed on their site or through their phone-in services during the month of July to the organization founded by Lance Armstrong.  Additional donations were also made by customers and employees.  Originally, the company pledged $3,000 in donations, but has more than quintupled its initial pledge.  

“Sports Unlimited has always tried to be involved in the community,” says co-founder and President Don Ball.  “We have been supporters of many charitable organizations and local schools, and have supported Livestrong for the last 3 years.”  

Like most companies, Sports Unlimited has been affected by cancer, losing one employee and standing alongside some current employees as they battle.  “This year we wanted to do something really special for the community and our friends and family,” Ball said.

On August 21 and 22, over 34 Sports Unlimited employees and friends will be participating in the Livestrong Challenge in the Blue Bell area of Philadelphia, where they will be walking, running and biking to support their friends, family and community.

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About Sports Unlimited Inc:
Sports Unlimited, Inc. is a family owned, full line Internet-based sporting goods store located in Hatfield, PA. We first opened in 1983 with a brick and mortar shop in the Plymouth Meeting Mall outside of Philadelphia and have since grown into a fully online sporting goods retailer with thousands of products, sports merchandise and equipment. Our team of knowledgeable, helpful sales and customer service associates are committed to providing the highest level of quality and assistance to all of our customers. We are constantly expanding our inventory with the latest and greatest sports gear and the coolest gifts for any fan. Our employees work tirelessly to give our customers all the gear they need for their games. For more information on Sports Unlimited or to purchase items online, please visit www.sportsunlimited.com.