2011 GLOBAL KILIMANJARO BOWL - Ingles

SPONSOR PARTNER YOUNGER OPTICS TO SUPPLY PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR

DriveWear lenses are on their way to Africa for players, coaches and staff of Drake University and CONADEIP All-Stars to wear during historic event in Tanzania

GRANBURY, TX - Tuesday, May 3, 2010 - DriveWear lenses supplied by Global Kilimanjaro Bowlsponsor Younger Optics are on their way to Tanzania to be worn by players, coaches and officials participating in the first game of college American football played on African soil.

The Global Kilimanjaro Bowl features Drake University taking on the CONADEIP All Stars from Mexico on May 21, 2011 at the 20,000-capacity Sheik Abeid Memorial Stadium in Arusha, Tanzania at 1pm local time (US ET +7 hours). The historic and unique game will be broadcast live across the African continent and beamed to countries around the world by ITV (Independent Television Ltd), the largest private TV network in Tanzania.

"Sponsoring the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl was a great decision for Younger Optics," said KEITH CROSS, R.D.O. Sr. Director, Rx Technologies, Younger Optics. "While athletes all over the world recognize the importance of protective equipment, we also want them to think about protecting their eyes.

"The best way to do this is with DriveWear lenses. While at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and as the groups make their way up the summit, one of the main concerns is blinding glare, which DriveWear lenses provide maximum protection against and UV, which again DriveWear lenses protect against by blocking 100% UV A & B."

Players and coaches from both teams willclimb the imposing 19,340-foot Mount Kilimanjaro - the tallest mountain in Africa. The spectacular event also includes a three-day service project to benefit area orphanages.

"It is a great opportunity to showcase the most advanced technology in lenses, combining polarization and photochromics," added Cross. "It is also great to foster a sense of community and giving by giving something to the young men of Drake University and the CONADEIP All-Stars as they commit to a three-day service mission to the local Tanzanian community and introduce the African continent to American Football."

"Thanks to Younger Optics we will be able to provide everyone on the Kili Bowl tour, including players, coaches, staff and administrators, with top quality sunglasses," said Global Football President PATRICK STEENBERGE. "Clearly these will be helpful for those climbing Kilimanjaro, but having worn these glasses myself for the past few months, they are amazing for driving and daily wear, and will enhance the views of the wild animals in Tarangire National Park. Younger Optics was the first US company to pledge their support of this historic event, and we are grateful for this commitment."

DriveWear lenses are perfect for any outdoor task - not only driving. Outdoors, Drivewear is activated by UV and visible light and deepens to a dark reddish-brown color. This color was designed for maximum filtration of excess light and to provide maximum protection from bright light and blinding glare. The brown color of the lens provides excellent color recognition with a special emphasis on highlighting greens. Because green is the most common color in the natural landscape, it is a great visual experience to have these enhanced.

Throughout their stay in Tanzania, polarized Rx sunwear, equipped Drivewear® lenses from Younger Optics, will be part of the players' essential defense against blinding glare and harmful UV rays.

For more information about Younger Optics and their other products, visit the company's web site at www.youngeroptics.com, or call (800) 877-5367.

Full details and photos are available at www.KiliBowl.com, as well as through social media on www.facebook.com/globalkilibowl.com.

To receive information via email contact Patrick@GlobalFootball.com or call Patrick Steenberge on 817-219-7274. Full tour packages and other event information is available on the www.globalfootball.com website.

Handling travel details for the teams and official parties is Anthony Travel: (866) 913-7169 or AnitaFreeman@AnthonyTravel.com or visit www.anthonytravel.com/globalfootball/kilibowl for details.