Recycle for Victory Benefits Children at the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Environment
Wireless-recycling program integrated in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series TM
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - June 25, 2007 - Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) today announced the launch of Recycle for Victory, a wireless-recycling program that benefits a key NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series charity - the Victory Junction Gang Camp - and at the same time, supports the environment. The program will debut at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 1, at the Lenox Industrial Tools 300.
"Sprint Nextel's Recycle for Victory program demonstrates our commitment to the life-changing work of the Victory Junction Gang Camp," said Dean Kessel, director of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series marketing for Sprint Nextel. "The program not only aids the environment by helping consumers properly recycle used phones, but also improves the lives of children who fight chronic illnesses and are in need of a daily dose of hope."
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a NASCAR-themed, sleep-away camping experience that enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by allowing them to perform activities they would otherwise not be able to do.
"We are so grateful that Sprint Nextel has made Victory Junction the beneficiary of such a great program," said Pattie Petty, CEO and co-founder of the Victory Junction Gang Camp. "This will be a great way to raise funds and awareness for the camp, but most importantly, Sprint Nextel will help change the lives of thousands of children for many years to come."
Recycle for Victory helps protect the environment by reducing the number of used, wireless phones that end up in landfills. Donors receive a pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope to recycle their used wireless phones, batteries and accessories, from any carrier and in any condition. Net proceeds benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
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In addition, Sprint Nextel's Recycle for Victory envelopes will be available at all NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events at the NEXTEL Experience, Sprint Nextel's interactive at-track fan destination. Away from the track, Recycle for Victory envelopes will be distributed at the NEXTEL Racing Experience and Sprint Nextel show-car appearances.
Since 2001, Sprint Nextel's wireless-recycling programs have helped prevent more than 7 million phones from ending up in landfills and raised nearly $4 million for charitable programs.
For more information on Sprint Nextel's Recycle for Victory program or to print a postage-paid Recycle for Victory shipping label, visit www.nextel.com/speed.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks serving 53.6 million customers at the end of the first quarter 2007; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
About Victory Junction Gang Camp
The mission of the Victory Junction Gang Camp is to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically sound environment. Founded by NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and his wife Pattie in honor of their late son Adam, the Victory Junction Gang Camp is a year-round facility serving children, age 7 to 15. Each summer, children suffering from similar medical conditions including heart, lung and kidney disease, spina bifida, HIV, cancer, burn survivors, neurological disorders, and a host of others, gather to kick back, relax and have some fun. The camp offers traditional activities, including horseback riding, boating and fishing, arts and crafts and others, as well as NASCAR related program areas.
The Victory Junction Gang Camp is a member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps and is free to children and their families. The camp operates solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundations. For more information, visit www.victoryjunction.org.
