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Great Gear for a Great Cause – OIWC Announces Fall Auction


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Great Gear for a Great Cause – OIWC Announces Fall Online Auction

Support diversity in the workplace by bidding on your favorite gear

Boulder, Colorado – December 1, 2014 — The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is excited to announce the launch of the Third Annual Fall Auction just in time for Cyber Monday! Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the online auction to support workplace diversity while getting great deals on their favorite clothing and gear. Act fast – the auction closes on December 10 at 12p.m. sharp (mountain standard time)!

The auction is 100% online and is open to everyone!

Auction Link: http://www.ebay.com/sch/outdoorindustrieswomenscoalition/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Supporters can bid on great items such a Black Diamond ski apparel package, adventure trips, Outdoor Research heated performance gloves, Optic Nerve goggles, Burton shells, various running shoes, performance wear and more. Companies who support OIWC’s mission of inclusion and diversity in the workplace have generously donated more than 80 items to ensure there is something for everyone in the auction. “The fall online auction is one of my favorite fundraisers,” says Hillary Harding, Development Director of the OIWC. “Scheduled just in time for the Holidays, this is a great way for all outdoor enthusiasts to buy quality gifts for loved ones, and themselves, while supporting many of the programs that OIWC offers women including educational sessions, mentor programs and advocacy.”

About OIWC

The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is a nonprofit member association that provides professional development, education and leadership programming that promotes women’s advancement. OIWC is the trusted resource for best practices and industry models around gender equity, respect and inclusion and is the only national organization dedicated to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in the Outdoor, Snow, Bike and Run industries. To learn more about corporate or individual membership, visit www.oiwc.org.

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