Oct 22 2009
EQ Labs, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EQLB) (herein referred to as "the Company") is happy to announce its participation as a sponsor of the 3rd Annual NAACP Celebrity Golf Tournament to be held in Las Vegas on October 22 and 23rd. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Helping Our People Excel (H.O.P.E.) Scholarship Program.
The H.O.P.E. Scholarship program is a unique scholarship program created by the local chapter of the NAACP to reward students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Nevada public and private colleges, universities, and technical colleges. Some of these students would not be able to attend post-secondary institutions without this scholarship program.
The 2009 celebrity tournament will feature former NFL players and several female celebrities who have already confirmed their participation. "Local golf enthusiasts will join an impressive list of celebrities who will not only enjoy a tremendous day of golf, but they'll be supporting a truly worthy cause. This is what golf is all about: sport, competition and giving back," said Andy Brewer, Golf Classic Chairman.
Maurice "Mo" Owens, the CEO of EQ Labs, Inc., commented, "In support of the Company's commitment to diversity, we feel privileged at being invited to co-sponsor a program that will make education attainable to students who might otherwise lack the financial resources to pursue post-secondary study. By giving back to our community we are actually gaining new exposure for the EQ brand. Our participation in the celebrity golf tournament, which also includes sponsorship of various holes (to provide samples of the EQ Smart Energy Drink®) is a bonus. We feel most fortunate to be invited as sponsors and participants."