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AUDIO-TECHNICA HOLDS TENTH ANNUAL CHARITY SALE
— Company pledges support to a range of charitable
causes in its yearly fund-raising event —
NAMM SUMMER SESSION, AUSTIN, TX, July 27, 2007 — Audio-Technica
U.S., Inc. recently held its tenth 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 — is 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 — is a charitable
organization serving orphaned and abandoned children in Latin America
and the Caribbean.
The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada —
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.
Audio-Technica U.S. President/CEO Philip Cajka commented,
“For the past ten 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 we are glad to continue
this tradition.”
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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