uniroyal tire and Lacey Tire & Auto Center

are driving in donations to the Lacey Soccer Club

 

Forked River, N.J., (Jan. 11, 2008) – The Lacey Soccer Club is receiving a donation of more than $850 in funds and equipment from Lacey Tire & Auto Center and Uniroyal Tire as part of a longstanding program designed by Uniroyal to support youth soccer across the nation. 

 

Now in its eighth year as a major sponsor of youth soccer, Uniroyal and its dealers have provided 735,500 free soccer balls to soccer families across America and have donated a total of $10 million in funds and equipment.

 

“The Uniroyal Soccer Program has been a perfect way for us to show our appreciation to the community,” said Craig Slater of Lacey Tire & Auto Center. “It’s been an honor to meet the families connected with the Lacey Soccer Club, and we really enjoy the children’s smiles when they receive their free soccer ball.”

 

Uniroyal Tire Brand Marketing Director Kaz Holley said, “Every year we have exceptional dealers such as Lacey Tire & Auto Center participating in our soccer initiative, which helps organizations like the Lacey Soccer Club provide very worthwhile programs for local children.”

 

Uniroyal Tire is one of the world's leading tire brands for passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini vans and sport utility vehicles.  Dating back to 1892, Uniroyal Tire has developed a reputation for providing high-quality, affordable tires including its Tiger Paw® and Laredo® series.  Uniroyal® tires offer just the right combination of dependability, traction and grip in almost every weather condition, and come with one of the industry's leading warranties.

 

To learn more about the Uniroyal Tire Soccer Program, visit the brand’s Web site at www.uniroyal.com. To learn more about Lacey Tire & Auto Center please contact Craig Slater, (609) 971-8808, at 700-1 Old Shore Road in Forked River.

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Contact:          Jane Poliotti

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