Rescue / Recover / Rebuild
January 25 2010
Nike is commited to supporting communities affected by natural disaster through the work of NGOs in the initial rescue and recovery stages; and partnering on programs that enable communities to be rebuilt.
Nike is donating $500,000 to organizations that offer innovative solutions to support Haitians as they rebuild their communities following the earthquake.
Our two partners in this effort are:
1. Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps has been meeting the urgent needs of survivors for clean water, food, shelter and other emergency materials
Its longer-term task will be to enable Haitians to transition ...
NIKE (RED): DESIGNED TO FIGHT AIDS IN ...
December 01 2009
Today at Niketown London, NIKE President and CEO Mark Parker, Bono and Didier Drogba, arguably the world's best striker, came together to launch a partnership between Nike and (RED)™. NIKE and (RED) together will leverage the power of the sport to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The idea ...
2009 New York Knicks Poetry Slam
November 15 2009
Last Sunday the New York Knicks hosted the first event of their 2009 Poetry Slam series-- young poets auditioned for chance at the semi-finals in January and, ultimately, a shot at full tuition scholarships to the University of Wisconsin and Mercy College here in New York, along with 3,000 d ...
Nike N7– EVERYBODY LEAVES A FOOTPRINT
November 05 2009
Inspired by Native cultures and engineered for higher performance and lower environmental impact, the Nike N7 Collection strives to make us aware of the footprint we leave for generations to come.
The Nike N7 Collection Features:
· N7 Air Pegasus+ 26
· N7 Huarache
· N7 SMS RT i ...
More Than A Game: London
October 30 2009
Over the summer LeBron James went on a worldwide tour to promote his movie, More Than A Game, and the bigger message that for those who play, basketball is more than a game. It’s an identity, a means of personal expression. It’s a way of life. And when we recognize the value of the game bey ...
Stand Up Speak Up
October 30 2009
Launched in 2005, Stand Up Speak Up raised the issue of racism on the football pitch on an international stage. The symbol, black and white interlocking wristbands, was worn across Europe and by top footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
All told, five million wristbands we ...