Sponsors
CFR’s leading national sponsor is The Hartford. The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) is a leading provider of insurance and wealth management services for millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. The Hartford is consistently recognized for its superior service, its sustainability efforts and as one of the world's most ethical companies. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at www.thehartford.com.
L.L.Bean, Inc. has been a trusted source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment, and expert advice for more than 95 years. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a global organization with annual sales of $1.5 billion. Company headquarters are in Freeport, Maine, just down the road from the original store.
L.L.Bean is launching a special Tropicwear® women’s lightweight shirt featuring the CFR logo, as well as a baseball cap, and is publicizing a program in their catalog in which $2 from the sale of every shirt, available in long-sleeve, short-sleeve, and sleeveless versions, will be donated to Casting for Recovery. The high-performance Tropicwear® shirt is rated to UPF 50+, and the versatile new design boasts a more flattering and comfortable fit. The shirts will be available for purchase in January 2011. “We are proud to partner with Casting for Recovery on this endeavor. We recognize the unique program this fantastic organization offers to help improve the lives of women dealing with breast cancer,” said Mac McKeever, Senior Public Relations Representative with L.L.Bean. “Our hope is that by featuring CFR in our catalog and on our web site and making a contribution with each purchase, we will help raise awareness about the great service CFR provides to help improve the quality of life for those women recovering from breast cancer treatment.”
Under Armour® is a leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, and Toronto.
“We’re honored to partner with Casting for Recovery, a great organization dedicated to helping women from all over the country, who have or have had breast cancer, begin the physical and mental journey back to health,” said Amy Larkin, Under Armour’s Senior Director, Events, Sponsorships and Community Relations. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.underarmour.com.
The pioneers from SmartWool enjoy the great distinction of being the forerunners who first brought merino wool to the U.S. With SmartWool clothing, base layers and accessories, you'll enjoy the softest, most luxurious merino wool garments that offer extraordinary comfort. For over a decade, SmartWool has been bringing skiers, hikers, snowboarders, runners, cyclists and residents of cold weather climates everywhere the high performance SmartWool base layers, SmartWool clothing and accessories that keep every body part warm, dry and 100% comfortable. Whether you're exploring the ski trails or sipping cocoa in the ski lodge, when it comes to cold winter comfort, SmartWool is always your smartest choice.
Sisters on the Fly Support Casting for Recovery is an organization of women adventurers who have chosen to support Casting for Recovery as their first national philanthropic undertaking. Their mission offers "empowerment and sisterhood through exceptional outdoor adventures." With over 1900 members across the U.S. whose caravan adventures in vintage car trailers bring them from the Alaska to Georgia coasts, Sisters on the Fly recognizes that the need for Casting for Recovery’s quality of life program for breast cancer survivors knows no boundaries.
