Fila, the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the BNP Paribas Open, donated about $48,000 in fitness and lifestyle apparel and footwear to the Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms, a non-profit beneficiary of The Champions Volunteer Foundation.
The Champions Volunteer Foundation, the primary beneficiary of the BNP Paribas Open played in March at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, raises funds for charitable purposes, including, youth recreational, educational and well-care programs.
The Fila products range from women’s fitness capri pants, tank tops, pants, jackets, short sleeve tops; men’s fitness jackets and pants, warm-ups, sweaters and tee shirts; and training and lifestyle shoes for men, women and children.
Fila, a Premier Sponsor of the BNP Paribas Open, selected Armed Services YMCA from many of The Champions Volunteer Foundation’s non-profit beneficiaries based on a variety of factors including frequency and type of physical training exercises.
“Marines must train daily,” said Anita Neu-Fultz, Executive Director, Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms. “This generous donation from Fila will allow them to train wearing clothes that offer the highest level of comfort and performance. Thank you so much to Fila, The Champions Volunteer Foundation and the BNP Paribas Open for giving our Marines this wonderful and important gift.”
“We are thrilled to donate Fila apparel and footwear to active duty servicemen and women and their families through this deserving organization,” said Jennifer Estabrook, Fila executive vice president of business operations. “The programming and support that the Armed Services YMCA provides to military families is outstanding and not only makes a difference in their lives, but makes military life easier.”
The following are quotes taken from thank you letters to Fila:
“FILA, thank you so much for the sports attire it means a lot to us military members as well as our family members. We do what we do every day for America not as a job but as a devoted duty and this simple little token of appreciation means a lot to us. Thank you for this opportunity.” R/S, SSgt Glynn (Headquarters Battalion)
“To the “Y” and FILA for providing us the opportunity to wear some great sports gear: As a US Marine we need great gear during our workouts on a daily basis. It is highly appreciated!” -Sgt Perez
“Thank you all for what you do for military families. They always talk about what we do for our country but never about how you all support us in the same way. Thank you.” Sgt Thompson
“Thank you for everything you’ve don’t for us. Your support is greatly appreciated. When I found out about it I knew that I would be able to get the things I really need for my physical training. Thank you so much.” -Robert
