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Operation Backpack 2011

jason — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:49:51 +0000

Modell’s Sporting Goods will be partnering with Volunteers of America of Delaware Valley in South Jersey, for the 2011 Operation Backpack Campaign

The goal of Operation Backpack is to raise 1,000 backpacks for children in need. Donations are also being accepted in their main offices in Collingswood at 235 White Horse Pike until September 6th, 2011. All donated backpacks and school supplies will be given to under privileged children.

Modell’s Sporting Goods will support Operation Backpack by utilizing (6) Modell’s locations as drop off spots for new backpacks and school supplies. The promotion will continue from now until September 6th. The Bustleton Bengals had 20 players from their youth football team to donate backpacks on behalf of Modell’s. The Bengals were surprised to find out that campaign spokesperson, Eagles All-Pro Quarterback, Mike Vick would be in attendance. Mike had the opportunity to thank the players by signing a few autographs and taking pictures.

The six Modell’s locations that are participating in Operation Backpack are:

Cherry Hill Mall
Deptford Mall
Berlin Circle Plaza
Cinnaminson
Mt. Laurel
Cottman Ave (Philadelphia)

Hometown Hero Stopping by Toms River Modell’s

jason — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:17:09 +0000

Make sure you stop by and show Carolyn some local love!

On Monday, August 22nd from 5-6pm, Hometown Hero Carolyn Blank will be signing autographs and taking pictures with her fans. Carolyn is a resident of Toms River and plays Women’s Professional Soccer for Sky Blue F.C.

Carolyn is the all-time leading scorer at Toms River East High School and holds the record for 92 games started at West Virginia University. She also received multiple NCAA accolades in her Junior and Senior year at WVU.

Modell’s Sporting Goods

1 Route 37 West

Toms River, NJ

732-244-0548

*Passes will be distributed to the first 100 fans in line. Only those with a pass are guaranteed an autograph. One autograph per person. Athlete, Date/Time subject to change.

Congratulations Marcus Browne on Making the US Olympic Boxing Team!

jason — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:51:36 +0000

Come to the South Shore Commons on Thursday, August 18th from 3-5pm to congratulate Staten Island’s very own, Marcus Browne on earning a spot on the 2012 US Olympic Boxing Team. Marcus will be signing autographs from 3-4pm. After the autograph session there will be a press conference and rally to show support for his great accomplishment. Make sure you are apart of this great event!

South Shore Commons:

2965W. Veterans Rd.

Staten Island,NY

718-356-7770

*Passes will be distributed to the first 150 fans in line. Only those with a pass are guaranteed an autograph. Athlete, date and time subject to change.

Join Us for the First Ever Modell’s Fanatic 5K

katherinek — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:05:12 +0000

Come Join Modell’s, Nike, and LA Fitness at the first ever Fanatic 5K on Monday, April 25th!

The LA Fitness of Toms River (635 Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ) will be hosting the event from 4pm to 8pm. There is absolutely NO COST and NO MEMBERSHIP is required to participate. Runners will be running their 5K on state of the art treadmills and have the opportunity to get a free look at the LA Fitness facilities. The top Men and Women times will receive a gift package from Modell’s, Nike, and LA Fitness. Nike will be onsite to show off some of their new running shoes and other products.

Show how much of a fanatic you truly are. Come wearing your favorite sports team’s gear and Modell’s will give you a special gift!

From Finland to Philly, You Gotta Go To Mo’s!

Derrick — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:40:35 +0000

In 1999 an inter-continental exchange program between two youth hockey programs, the Haverford Hawks and Finland’s Helsinki Vikings, began with a simple love of the sport. The program has now become an annual event, that had two Finnish youth ice hockey teams (ages 12-14) arrive in the Philadelphia area on March 19th. The visitors include 24 Finnish youth players and 21 Finnish adults.

Since the beginning, the efforts of players’ parents have resulted in a culturally rich experience for all involved. The teams alternate visiting each other’s countries every other year. This year, Hawks families will host boys from Finland while their parents lodge at a local hotel.

As a supporter of the event, a Modell’s private shopping event was scheduled from 8:00 – 9:00 AM on Monday March 21, 2011 at #28 Clifton Heights. In attendance were players from the Haverford Hawks and both Finland Viking youth teams as well as parents/guardians. The players and parents from Finland had an opportunity to pick up plenty of “local” gear, with Modell’s donating a portion of all the sales back to the Finland Exchange Program through their participation in Team Weeks Program.

A number of events for both parents and children are planned in conjunction with the ten day exchange program. Scheduled events include an ice hockey tournament, a Philadelphia Flyers game, a Flyers practice, tours of New York & Philadelphia, and shopping. As an added benefit through Modell’s, the Helsinki Vikings players are scheduled for a private meet & greet with the Philadelphia Flyers from Finland, Kimmo Timonen and Ville Leino, following their visit to Flyers practice on March 23rd.