nike achievement in 2010

 Nike ushered in 2010. Many events took place ingame takes place in South Africa this year and Nike
2010. As a well-known enterprises, NIKE highlighthas joined forces with the (RED) initiative to help
unique corporate charm.spread awareness of HIV/AIDS in Africa. By syncing
February 22, 2010your miles, you'll help spread the word about this
In February, Haiti Earthquake occurred. Thank youdevastating disease.
Nike+ runners! During the three weeks of theTo show your support, run your miles in the
‘Help For Haiti" Nike+ Challenge, you collectively(NIKE)RED laces. You'll see them on some of your
ran a whopping 293,292.32 MILES. These runs helpedfavourite footballers in South Africa too. By buying
raise an incredible $150,000 to benefit the reliefand giving the laces you'll help save lives since 100%
efforts in Haiti. This was part of Nike's overallof Nike's profits from the sale go to HIV/AIDS
donation of $500,000 to two organizations that offerprevention and education programmes in Africa.
innovative solutions to support Haitians as theyJune 17, 2010
rebuild their communities following the earthquake,With the world's attention turned to the big game in
Mercy Corps and Architecture for Humanity.South Africa, Nike has teamed up with the (RED)
Again, awesome job Nike+ runners! You are aninitiative to shine light on the devastating effects of
incredible community. Thanks for your efforts.HIV/AIDS in Africa.
April 26, 2010Currently, there are 22 million people in Africa
Nike athletes once again take top prize at a majorsuffering from HIV/AIDS. While it's true that there is
marathon with Tsegaye Kebede and Liliya Shobukovaa crisis, there is also a solution. The (RED) initiative
finishing first in both the men's and women's races insupports the Global Fund which provides access to
London. This is on the heels of Nike athletes Roberteducation, nutrition, counselling and medical services.
Kiprono Cheruiyot and Teyba Erkesso first placeThe Global Fund not only helps prevent HIV/AIDS
finishes last week at the Boston Marathon.but also treats those currently suffering from the
In the Men's race, 2008 Bronze Medalist and 2009'sdisease by providing the two pills a day people with
first place finisher in Fukuoka, Tsegaye Kebede ofHIV/AIDS need to stay alive.
Ethiopia won his first London Marathon on a cool,With two pills a day that cost as little as 27 pence, a
damp British morning. Wearing the Nike Streak 3,person dying in Africa from complications from AIDS
Tsegaye finished in 2:05:22. A full minute before thecan be raised from near death and given a renewed
second place finisher.chance at life. This transformation is called the
Liliya Shobukova of Russia finished first in theLazarus Effect. These two antiretroviral (ARV) pills a
women's race wearing the Nike Zoom Marathonerday are more than just medicine. They are a person's
with a time of 2:22:00. Liliya is the European 5,000mchance to get up on their feet, go to school or go to
record holder and last year's marathon champion inwork and contribute to their communities. This
Chicago. She broke the tape in London the sametreatment helps people reach their full potential and
way she did in Chicago – by smoking theallows communities and countries to create a future.
competition in the last 2k.Mafusi, aged 11 and HIV positive since birth, is shown
June 03, 2010here before she started ARV treatment. Within a
Join the best footballers in the world and (NIKE)REDmonth of being diagnosed with AIDS and
in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa by wearingTuberculosis, Mafusi was already so weak she had to
(NIKE)RED laces and pledging your miles to yourbe carried by her brother and sister down the road
favourite Nike team in the (NIKE)RED Worldto her treatment centre. The second photo is Mafusi
Championship Team Challenge.just 90 days after starting ARV treatment. Having
This Nike+ challenge will prove which of the Nikeregained over 10 pounds and her strength, she is
teams meeting up in South Africa have the mostonce again a vibrant young girl who has her life ahead
devoted fans. To get started, choose your favouriteof her.
Nike team and start running with Nike+. After yourTo date, Global Fund grants supported by the (RED)
run, sync your miles and watch your team's totals goinitiative have reached 5 million people in Africa with
up. The team with the most miles on 15 July will winARV treatment, testing, counselling and services.
the (NIKE)RED World Championship Team ChallengeNike's achievement is continued, not just Nike Dunk.
and ultimate bragging rights.Wan't to join Nike? Recent Nike Shoes Sale give you
But you won't just be running for team pride. The bigchance to be a volunteer.