NEW YORK, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of National Military Appreciation Month, Microsoft Military Affairs, in collaboration with Boot Campaign, will participate in Pushups For Charity on Monday, May 16, at the Microsoft Flagship Store in New York City. The challenge will feature Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny "Joey" Jones, Boot Campaign chief operating officer; Jose Cruz, Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) graduate; J.W. Cortes, Marine veteran and actor on FOX TV's "Gotham"; and Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion, 10-year NFL player, fitness expert and TV personality, all competing face to face with local premier athletes to determine who can do the most pushups in 90 seconds. The challenge will also be broadcast live on the Microsoft Military Affairs Facebook page for those who are unable to attend.
The event will be emceed by Wes Anderson, vice president, U.S. Public Sector Services, Microsoft Corp. Anderson, Jones and Cruz will be available to speak with the media after the ceremony.
When: |
Monday, May 16, 2016, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ET |
Facebook Live video feed begins at 12:30 p.m. ET |
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What: |
Microsoft and Boot Campaign Pushups For Charity challenge |
Where: |
Microsoft Flagship Store |
677 Fifth Ave. (at 53rd St.) |
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New York, NY 10022 |
Boot Campaign
Boot Campaign is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan charity dedicated to promoting patriotism, awareness and assistance to current and former military service members and their families. Boot Campaigns Pushups For Charity 2016 hopes to raise $1 million, equating to more than 500 individual grants that will support veterans, service members, and their families. Boot Campaign assistance grants are available to military families of all generations and help with housing, career and education expenses, and PTSD/TBI treatment. For more information please visit www.Bootcampaign.org.
Microsoft Military Affairs
Microsoft Military Affairs runs Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) as a part of the company's commitment to empowering service members with relevant technology training that leads to long-term, high-paying IT careers. The 18-week intensive training is a successful example of the Department of Defense's Skillbridge program model to train and empower transitioning veterans. Microsoft is committed to opening up this program in 14 bases across the U.S. in the coming months.
Logistic information for attending media:
When you arrive at the store please ask for Kimberly Lamberton, WE Communications. Kimberly will escort you to the event location and be your host for the day. She will help coordinate any interviews with participants.
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SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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