The 2008 SHOT Show, which attracted a record breaking 58,769 attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was home to Eagle Industries February 1-3, the world leader in manufacturing tactical nylon products for the military and law enforcement community. Rather than give away their usual free t-shirts to event attendees, the company, who takes great pride in supporting the troops, decided to sell their t-shirts for $5 each and collect donations with a total of $3,638.00 in proceeds going to help the service members and their families. All proceeds were donated to the Armed Forces Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the morale, welfare, and quality of life of the US armed forces community.
“I applaud Eagle Industries for their creative and selfless commitment to support our troops and their families,” said Armed Forces Foundation President, Patricia Driscoll. “Their prominence as a national retailer, coupled with their dedication to the armed forces community, positions them to be a vital partner in serving our military members and their families.”
As 58,769 attendees walked by 1,950 exhibiting booths in the 715,000 square feet of exhibit space, Eagle Industries was the only company actively raising money in order to support their end-user and their families.
“We viewed this as a great opportunity to give back to the members of our Armed Forces and their families for the sacrifices they make everyday,” said Eagle Industries Director of Business Development, Stormy Stormes. “SHOT Show gave us a perfect venue to obtain the exposure a great charity like the Armed Forces Foundation deserves. We thank everyone that participated with donations and are extremely pleased to have been a part of such a successful project.”
The show, which provides a forum unlike any other for industry members to show off their latest and greatest products, was an ideal place for Eagle Industries to develop this unique charitable offering. The company nearly sold out of their t-shirts, which were a huge hit throughout the convention.
About The Armed Forces Foundation (AFF):
The AFF was established in 2001 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and is a part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s America Supports You Program. AFF supports active-duty and retired personnel, National Guard, Reserve components and military families during their time of greatest need. With 14 programs, the Foundation assists with food, rent, hotel rooms for families visiting a wounded loved one, holiday gifts for military children, among others. The Armed Forces Foundation has been recognized by The White House, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Energy, the Department of Education, and other nonprofits for its dedication and support of America’s Service Members. For more information, please visit www.armedforcesfoundation.org.
Contacts:
Lindsey Brothers, 202-547-4713
lbrothers@armedforcesfoundation.org
