Aruba Sport Eyewear has agreed to sponsor the Hansons Distance Project (HDP) through 2012. The Hansons Distance Project, also sponsored by Brooks and Saturn, is a training facility for elite athletes who aspire to become the best in their field. Brian Sell, a member of their team, will be competing at the Olympics this August in Beijing.
Aruba Sport Eyewear is a division of Aruba Sport LLC of McKinney, TX, a leading manufacturer of performance athletic eyewear. According to Aruba, the HDP is a very structured program which provides an opportunity for distance runners to advance to the next level. They work with successful college graduates in an environment where they can focus on training, rather than working full time or chasing funding. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the HDP provides jobs, housing, coaching and a center for athletes to train together. The elite team currently consists of 25 men and women athletes from across the United States.
Aruba Sports Marc McKinney (CEO) said, ” We met with Kevin and Keith Hanson at the White Rock Marathon in Dallas in December 2007 where some of the athletes tested our product. The day after the race, Kevin reported that the athletes loved the product.” The Hansons had other eyewear companies testing their products but Aruba Sport was the top pick. “We are extremely pleased to be associated with the Hansons and their group of elite athletes. Since we specialize in making product for the serious athlete, we feel that our product is the perfect fit for the team,” commented John Boucher(VP/Sales for Aruba Sport).
Kevin and Keith Hanson stated, “The Aruba Sport product is extremely lightweight and flexible and the clarity of the lenses is superb.” In addition, the product is backed with a lifetime warranty. We look forward to a long lasting relationship with Aruba Sport.”
