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Sports Authority Partners with the National Sports Center for the DisabledENGLEWOOD, Colo. --(Business Wire)-- Sports Authority, one of the largest full-line sporting goods retailers in the United States and Puerto Rico, today announced a partnership with the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, all Sports Authority locations nationwide will be collecting point-of-sale donations with the goal of raising at least $150,000 for the NSCD. All proceeds will go toward benefiting the lives of children and adults with disabilities. "We truly believe in the mission of the NSCD and are proud to partner with such an outstanding organization to help raise awareness and resources for a great cause," said Michael E. Foss, Chief Executive Officer of Sports Authority. "We believe in celebrating the good in sport and the NSCD does a tremendous job of providing therapeutic sports and recreational programs for people with disabilities. We are excited for our employees and customers to come together in support of this great cause." The NSCD is recognized around the world as the premier therapeutic recreation organization, providing leadership and expertise in adaptive sports. Each year more than 3,000 children and adults with disabilities participate in year-round sports and recreational NSCD programs. "We are grateful to have Sports Authority's support throughout the years. They have been a wonderful partner helping us raise awareness about our organization and providing financial suppor to the NSCD," said Becky Zimmermann, President and CEO of NSCD. "With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are especially thankful to have Sports Authority's help in enabling the human spirit through therapeutic sports and recreation." About Sports Authority Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Sports Authority is one of the nation's largest full-line sporting goods retailers, with 468 locations across 43 states and Puerto Rico. Sports Authority offers a broad range of sporting goods from leading brands and is the active family's destination for footwear, apparel, fitness, team sports and outdoor recreation. The League by Sports Authority, a free and easy rewards program, offers members 5% back after they earn 100 points or more during a quarterly period. For a list of store locations and information or to shop online, visit www.sportsauthority.com. Sports Authority also owns and operates nine S.A. Elite by Sports Authority locations that offer a premier assortment of high-end performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Visit www.saelite.com for more information. Follow Sports Authority on Facebook (News - Alert) (http://facebook.com/sportsauthority) and Twitter (News - Alert) (http://twitter.com/sportsauthority). About NSCD The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) began in 1970 as a one-time ski lesson for children with amputations for the Children's Hospital of Denver. Today, the NSCD is one of the largest outdoor therapeutic recreation agencies in the world. Each year, thousands of children and adults with disabilities take to the ski slopes, mountain trails and golf courses to learn more about sports-and themselves. With specially trained staff and its own adaptive equipment lab, the NSCD teaches a variety of winter and summer sports and activities to individuals with almost any physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral diagnosis. For more information about the National Sports Center for Disabled visit our website at http://nscd.org or like us on Facebook for updates about our programs and athletes.
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