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AUDIO-TECHNICA HOLDS ELEVENTH
ANNUAL CHARITY SALE
— Company pledges support to a range of charitable
causes in its yearly fund-raising event —
STOW, OH, May 30, 2008 — Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. recently
held its eleventh One-Day Charity Sale promotional event with $20,000
in proceeds going to nonprofit organizations. A number of worthy groups
have been named as beneficiaries of this annual drive, which A-T created
to raise awareness and support for charitable organizations serving
a broad range of community needs.
This year’s recipients included:
The American Cancer Society — a nationwide community-based
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major
health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering
from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
The American Heart Association — a national voluntary
health agency whose mission is, “Building healthier lives, free
of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”
The American Red Cross — a humanitarian organization
that helps millions of people each year prevent, prepare for and cope
with emergencies.
America’s Second Harvest — a U.S. hunger-relief
organization that distributes food to millions of hungry Americans through
a network of food banks and food-rescue organizations.
Haven Of Rest Ministries — an Akron, Ohio, non-profit,
non-denominational Christian social service organization that responds
to the needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard
to their race, color, creed or social standing.
The MusiCares Foundation — provides a safety
net of critical assistance for music people in times of need, and also
focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service
issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos — a charitable
organization serving orphaned and abandoned children in Latin America
and the Caribbean.
The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada —
an organization dedicated to working within the community to fulfill
heart-felt wishes for children diagnosed with high-risk, life-threatening
illnesses.
The Canadian Cancer Society — a national, community-based
organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer
and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
To date, Audio-Technica has raised more than $190,000
for such institutions through its annual charity sales. Audio-Technica
U.S. President/CEO Philip Cajka stated, “For the past several
years, Audio-Technica has held its One-Day Charity Sale to benefit many
worthwhile causes, and this year is no different. Helping our wide community
and making a difference in people’s lives is the driving force
behind this event and a priority for Audio-Technica. We are glad to
continue this tradition and proud to set an example for the industry.”
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Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence worldwide,
Audio-Technica is a leading innovator in transducer technology, renowned
for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones,
headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry.
—For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica
products, contact
Karen Emerson, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive, Stow,
OH 44224.
Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752; Web: www.audio-technica.com