KEEN is announcing a partnership with 88bikes.com. 88bikes is a non-profit dedicated to providing bikes to young people in developing countries. The partnership will launch at the Interbike International Trade Expo, which takes place from September 23rd to September 25th. KEEN will match the first 100 donations to 88bikes.
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“88bikes is an outstanding organization. Through the power of their all-volunteer staff and the donations that they raise, they have given more than 400 bikes to kids in refugee camps, orphanages and other challenging living situations in developing countries. KEEN is proud to support their efforts. They are a perfect fit with our Hybrid.Care program, which partners with social and environmental organizations actively working towards the greater good,” says Linda Tom, Marketing Manager at KEEN.
Dan Austin, founder of 88bikes, will be at the KEEN booth at 4:00 PM each day of Interbike to discuss the program and 88bikes’ 2010 initiative.
“We are honored to receive support from KEEN and to join the company of their other impressive Hybrid.Care partners,” said Austin. “Through their support, we’ll have a strong start to our new campaign, hopefully providing more bikes than ever to kids in need.”
In addition to matching donations, 88bikes will receive funding from KEEN to provide tools and bike maintenance training for bicycle recipients. Hybrid.Care was created in 2004 to support social and environmental organizations. KEEN has partnered with more than 20 organizations and distributed over $1.5 million since the program’s inception.
KEEN Inc., a manufacturer of hybrid footwear, socks and bags, is an outdoor brand that delivers innovative hybrid products. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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