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)

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.

Modell’s Sporting Goods will open its doors tomorrow, 3/31/11, in Ramsey, NJ!

Beginning at 9AM tomorrow morning, the first 100 customers will receive a FREE NY METS or NY YANKEES JERSEY**! Stop by this weekend for more great offers and giveaways! Check out our circular below for more great deals!

Modell’s Ramsey, NJ – 259 N Franklin Turnpike – (201) 327-2500

1 NY Yankees OR NY Mets Replica Player Jersey (Valued at $100) to each of the FIRST 100 adult customers in line. Limit one giveaway per customer per day. While supplies last. Items, prices and promotions valid only at the Ramsey, NJ location, March 31st thru April 2nd, 2011.*

**Mets – David Wright striped, Yankees – Derek Jeter striped, Alex Rodriguez striped, Mark Texeira striped. Player jerseys & sizes on a first come first serve basis. Supplies may be limited.