Big Dogs Donates $100,000 To 9-11 Charities.Business & News Editors SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2002 Big Dog Sportswear (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BDOG) donated $100,000 to various charities through a fund-raising program sponsored by the Big Dog Foundation after September 11th. The name of the program: "Operation Rescue Dog." Proceeds were distributed directly to charities which fulfill the mission statement of the Big Dog Foundation: "Helping dogs, children and dogs helping people." Charities include the Twin Towers Orphan Fund, Disaster Relief Fund for Children of New Jersey, New York Police New York Police may refer to:
The newspaper was unsuccessful until it was purchased by Joseph Pulitzer in 1883. Trade Center Relief Fund, September 11th Children's Fund, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, New York Police Department K-9 Unit and Guide Dogs of America. Andrew Feshbach, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Big Dogs Big Dogs, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a chain of stores in the United States which features clothing and apparel holding the "Big Dogs" brand name. The Company , states, "We are very proud to be able to donate the funds raised through Operation Rescue Dog to such worthy causes. I want to thank all of our valued customers who gave to the cause. A portion of the sale of various Big Dog items was contributed to the Operation Rescue Dog campaign. Employees of Big Dogs also ran an internal fundraising drive, and the balance of the $100,000 was contributed directly by Big Dogs." The Big Dog Foundation's next fundraising effort will take place on June 1st in Santa Barbara. The annual Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival will feature several thousand dogs and participants, and showcase various non-profit organizations supported by the Foundation including live demonstrations by search and rescue dogs and those aiding the blind and handicapped. As always, 100% of the net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). from the event will be donated to various charities supported by the Big Dog Foundation. To learn more about the Big Dog Foundation, Operation Rescue Dog, or the Big Dog Parade, visit www.BIGDOGS.com (You can also register online to be in the Big Dog Parade.) Big Dogs develops, markets and retails a branded, lifestyle collection of unique, high-quality, popular-priced consumer products, including activewear, casual sportswear, accessories and gifts. The BIG DOGS brand image is one of quality, fun and a sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour . The BIG DOGS brand is designed to appeal to people of all ages and demographics, particularly baby boomers and their kids, big and tall customers, and pet owners. In addition to its 206 retail stores, Big Dogs markets its products through its catalog, better wholesale accounts, their website, www.BIGDOGS.com and affiliate websites. |
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