Fact Sheet

Headline : Nike Giving is a team Sport.

Subheading: Nike giving is a team sport initiative is to get the whole community together in order to make change in children’s lives

DATELINE: USA, Oregon – September 9, 2018 on going initiative

CONTACT: Sasha Vera CommunicationsStudent, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC veras16@tru.ca

ABOUT NIKE

  • Nike was found on 25 January 1964 in Oregon.
  • Nike is an American multinational Corporation that is engaged in design, development, manufacturing and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, appreal, equipment, accessories and services.
  • The company headquarters in Beaverton Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area.

Notable Athletes Sponsored by Nike

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Footballer for Juventus
  • Lebron James Basketball player for LA Lakers
  • Serena Williams is a tennis champion
  • Tiger Woods is a golfing legend
  • Michael Jordan Basketball legend

Giving is a Team Sport

  • NIke is partnering with MENTOR to ensure American youth recive the support they need to succeed in all ares of life.
  • Mentors provide care, stability and support to young people and let them know they matter.

What we can do as a community

  • Nike was founded of a relationship between an athlete and a coach.
  • The life long impact of a coach on a player is well documented.
  • Whether you are a teacher or a parent you can inspire and motivate a kid to get moving today
  • Every act giving adds up to something meaningful. Whether you choose to give your time, money or talent our community partners can turn your contribution into lasting change
  • Nike community ambassadors aren’t just getting kids to play and moving today, they are inspiring them to be active in life.
  • Giving back by getting kids active.
  • More than 5,700 employees from nike stores around the world are coaching kids in their local communities.
  • Helping them to play and kick start a bright future.