At the All-Star Break, Providian Financial's K's For Kids Program Raises $22,750 for Bay Area Children; At Midseason, Player/Spo
14 Julio 2005 - 2:15PM
Business Wire
Midway through the 2005 Major League Baseball season, two-time
all-star pitcher Jason Schmidt and his San Francisco pitching team
mates have earned $222,750 for two Bay Area children's charities.
Through the support of Providian Financial (NYSE:PVN) and its K's
for Kids program, the Koret Family House and the South of Market
Child Care Center have shared the $50 for each of the Orange and
Black pitcher's 455 strikeouts so far this season. "Through this
partnership with Providian, my goal is to support kids and their
families who need a hand," said Schmidt. "Every night that I am on
the mound, the K's for Kids program is on my mind and this year
every strikeout feels even better thanks to Providian and this
great program." Providian has teamed with Schmidt and the Giants
Baseball Radio Network flagship station KNBR 680 to promote K's for
Kids. Throughout the season, radio spots, featuring Schmidt, air
during the broadcasts, and play-by-play announcers acknowledge and
update the K's for Kids totals. Schmidt has also pledged to donate
$100 to the National Brain Tumor Foundation for every strikeout he
throws this season. He has pledged $8,800 thus far and is hopeful
that the rest of the season is even more successful. "Providian is
very proud to support childcare programs around parts of the
country, especially in the Bay Area," said Warren Wilcox, vice
chairman of Planning and Marketing for Providian. "Jason and his
teammates are helping us make a positive impact on our local youth.
We'd love nothing more than to see the team record a lot more K's -
and hopefully some W's - in the second half of the season."
Providian and its employees are involved in the San Francisco Bay
Area through a variety of initiatives, including another
sports-related social marketing program Touchdowns for Tots, which
provides a donation to designated area childcare centers for every
Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers touchdown scored during the
regular NFL Season. The Company also has a Touchdowns for Tots
program with the Dallas Cowboys, which is supported by Providian's
Texas employees. About Providian San Francisco-based Providian
Financial Corp. (www.providian.com) is a leading provider of credit
cards to mainstream American consumers throughout the United
States. By combining experience, analysis and technology, Providian
seeks to build long-lasting relationships with its customers by
providing products and services that meet their evolving financial
needs.
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