PORTLAND, Ore., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOOT), a leading provider of branded work and outdoor footwear for expert users, announced today that it donated and matched the proceeds from the sale of more than 1,400 pairs of LaCrosse and Danner performance socks at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in January to support the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). The TRCP is a coalition of leading hunting, fishing and conservation organizations and individual partners working together to guarantee access to places to hunt and fish, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and increase funding for conservation.
"Protecting American outdoor sporting traditions and wildlife conservation is a mission LaCrosse Footwear is proud to support," said Joseph P. Schneider, president and CEO. "We are appreciative of the dedication the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership gives in providing a voice for conservation organizations and for individual hunters and anglers nationwide." In addition to LaCrosse Footwear's donation of $6,756 from the sock sale, the George and Virginia Schneider Charitable Foundation generously agreed to double the donation, providing a total $13,512 in donations to the TRCP. Former LaCrosse Footwear Board Chairman George Schneider and his wife Virginia developed the Foundation with their strong beliefs in giving back to the community.
Socks were made available to SHOT Show attendees for a suggested donation of $3 with LaCrosse Footwear's commitment to match initial sock sale donations. Due to an overwhelming response, this is the second year LaCrosse has donated socks for charity at the show.
"We are honored to partner with a company known for its excellence in the boot industry and dedicated to serving America's hardworking men and women both on the job and in the field. LaCrosse Footwear and the George and Virginia Schneider Charitable Foundation's generous donations will go a long way to support the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's efforts to guarantee all Americans a place to hunt and fish," said Fred Myers, TRCP vice president of affiliate programs & partner relations.
About LaCrosse Footwear LaCrosse Footwear is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company's trusted Danner(R) and LaCrosse(R) brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors and retailers in Asia, Europe and Canada. Work customers include people in law enforcement, agriculture, firefighting, construction, industry, military services and other occupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit our Internet websites at http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/ and http://www.danner.com/. For additional investor information, see our corporate website at http://www.lacrossefootwearinc.com/. DATASOURCE: LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
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