CHARLOTTE, NC-- Winthrop University Athletics is pleased to announce that it has entered into partnership with Shop to Help Others (SHO) to further its reach in raising funds for athletic scholarships.
Winthrop Athletics through its Eagle Club channels all funds in support of athletics through the Winthrop University Foundation. The 400 member Eagle Club is a volunteer group that raises money specifically for athletics scholarships.
“We currently have about 270 student-athletes but just over 120 scholarships available that are spread out among them. Additional funding would help us close that gap,” says Tom Hickman, Director of Athletics.
While there are some student-athletes not needing assistance, most of the student-athletes would simply not be able to attend college without scholarship assistance, according to Hickman who is in his 22nd year with the school.
“We're excited to embark on a partnership that can result in the provision of more scholarships to deserving student-athletes,” says Tony Campbell, Director of Partnership Development for SHO.
Shop to Help Others is a national, Charlotte, NC-based, privately-held company whose mission is to develop on-going income streams for non-profits and charitable organizations. This mission is carried out through participation in an innovative shopping network, the profits of which will be donated to designated organizations of choice.
The SHO internet shopping model drives customers to name brand products, restaurants and stores of their choice to purchase products and services they already use. “We leverage the trend of customer migration to on-line shopping and merchants who offer commissions and referral fees for sending customers to them,” explains Campbell. “Shop to Help Others is America's new way to shop which will simultaneously bring income to non-profits and other organizations.” SHO has partnered with Market America for vast internet retail access which is powered by Microsoft Fast.
Winthrop's athletic program currently includes 17 sports with plans to add women's lacrosse next year. This will bring the total number of student-athletes for the school to 300.
“The cost of going to college has gone up so much in recent years; scholarships are an essential part of being able to afford it; it's vital for these students to get assistance,” says Hickman.
Income generated through Shop to Help Others will add to fund raising, private and alumni donations. “We see this as a way for donors to assist while doing what they normally do – go shopping,” says Hickman.
To find the link for Shop To Help Others, visit the Winthrop Athletics website then click on Community and find the Shop To Help Others button.
To learn more about Winthrop University Athletics, the Winthrop Foundation and the Eagle Club, call (803) 323-2129, ext. 6218 or visit www.winthropeagles.com 