Kamd50
03-14-2007, 12:56 AM
(So, what is this Spring Game, anyways?)
COLUMBUS, OH UNITED STATES 03/13/2007
OSU Spring Game Tickets to Be Sold Outside of the University for the First
Time at McDonald's
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Restaurants of
Central Ohio today announced that it will become the exclusive Quick
Service Restaurant sponsor for Ohio State University's Athletics program,
including football, hockey and men's and women's basketball beginning July
1, 2007. The sponsorship will include branding in the Jerome Schottenstein
Center and Ohio Stadium, as well as reciprocal promotional opportunities.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070313/CLTU212 )
"We are thrilled to be supporting Ohio State University," said Shirley
Rogers-Reece, vice president and general manager, McDonald's Ohio Region.
"McDonald's has long been committed to sports programs on every level from
tee-ball teams to the McDonald's All-American Game(R) and this alliance
truly demonstrates the commitment of both McDonald's and Ohio State
University coming together to further support athletics in the central Ohio
community."
And, for the first time in the history of Ohio State, tickets to the
OSU Spring Game on April 21, at 1 p.m. will be sold in a venue outside of
the University. Participating McDonald's restaurants throughout central
Ohio will be selling game tickets beginning Thursday, March 15, while
supplies last, for the face value price of $5, with $1 from every ticket
sold benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Central Ohio.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Central Ohio creates, finds and
supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of
children. RMHC of Central Ohio operates the Ronald McDonald House in
Columbus, which provides a home-away-from-home for families with seriously
ill children staying and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
"McDonald's is a long-time supporter of college athletics. We are
excited to have them as a sponsor of our athletics program and look forward
to a great long-term partnership," said Gene Smith, University athletic
director. "And, the opportunity for the University to sell tickets to the
Spring Game through 127 local McDonald's restaurants is a win-win,
especially when it will help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald Charities
of central Ohio."
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United
States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients
to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's
13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local
franchisees. The McDonald's central Ohio Co-Op consists of 127 restaurants
in 22 counties. For more information on McDonald's visit http://www.mcdonalds.com.
SOURCE McDonald's Restaurants of Central Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH UNITED STATES 03/13/2007
OSU Spring Game Tickets to Be Sold Outside of the University for the First
Time at McDonald's
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Restaurants of
Central Ohio today announced that it will become the exclusive Quick
Service Restaurant sponsor for Ohio State University's Athletics program,
including football, hockey and men's and women's basketball beginning July
1, 2007. The sponsorship will include branding in the Jerome Schottenstein
Center and Ohio Stadium, as well as reciprocal promotional opportunities.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070313/CLTU212 )
"We are thrilled to be supporting Ohio State University," said Shirley
Rogers-Reece, vice president and general manager, McDonald's Ohio Region.
"McDonald's has long been committed to sports programs on every level from
tee-ball teams to the McDonald's All-American Game(R) and this alliance
truly demonstrates the commitment of both McDonald's and Ohio State
University coming together to further support athletics in the central Ohio
community."
And, for the first time in the history of Ohio State, tickets to the
OSU Spring Game on April 21, at 1 p.m. will be sold in a venue outside of
the University. Participating McDonald's restaurants throughout central
Ohio will be selling game tickets beginning Thursday, March 15, while
supplies last, for the face value price of $5, with $1 from every ticket
sold benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Central Ohio.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Central Ohio creates, finds and
supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of
children. RMHC of Central Ohio operates the Ronald McDonald House in
Columbus, which provides a home-away-from-home for families with seriously
ill children staying and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
"McDonald's is a long-time supporter of college athletics. We are
excited to have them as a sponsor of our athletics program and look forward
to a great long-term partnership," said Gene Smith, University athletic
director. "And, the opportunity for the University to sell tickets to the
Spring Game through 127 local McDonald's restaurants is a win-win,
especially when it will help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald Charities
of central Ohio."
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United
States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients
to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's
13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local
franchisees. The McDonald's central Ohio Co-Op consists of 127 restaurants
in 22 counties. For more information on McDonald's visit http://www.mcdonalds.com.
SOURCE McDonald's Restaurants of Central Ohio