[2] MC Sports Commits to Raising $40,000 for Children's Miracle Network.

Sports Editors 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BW SportsWire)--May 3, 2000

Miracle May at MC Sports is a program that unites MC Sports' vendors, associates and customers in support of West Michigan charities.

This year, MC Sports kicks off its 4th annual Miracle May event with the support of key corporate sponsorships from Wilson, Insport, Pepsi and TC Advertising.

Over the past three years, MC Sports has raised more than $125,000 dollars for charity through Miracle May. This year, MC Sports is committed to raising $40,000 for the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (PORT). PORT is a volunteer team of parents who have experienced the ordeal of having a child diagnosed with cancer. From their experience and through peer support, this team of parents strives to anticipate and meet the needs of parents facing similar circumstances.

"It is important that businesses find ways to give back to the community," stated Bruce Ullery, President and CEO of MC Sports. "Miracle May is our way of giving back. I am especially proud of our associates, customers and vendors. Without their support, Miracle May at MC Sports would not be possible."

"The support we receive for Miracle May from our vendors demonstrates that this event has real value," noted Eric Goldenberg, MC Sports Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing. "Not only have we been able to provide a venue where businesses can promote their products and services, we've created a successful fund-raising event to benefit charities in West Michigan."

During Miracle May, MC Sports highlights specific vendor items each week in print and electronic advertising. Those same items are also featured prominently throughout its stores in West Michigan. For each item sold, MC Sports will make a donation through the Children's Miracle Network to the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team at the DeVos Children's Hospital in West Michigan. The proceeds from sponsorships of Miracle May will also be contributed to PORT.

MC Sports is a full-line sporting goods retailer providing the sports enthusiast with authentic, name-brand sports equipment, shoes and apparel. Founded and headquartered in Grand Rapids, MC Sports currently operates 67 stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Missouri.