Cobra to Hold Sweepstakes Supporting Homes For Our Troops at MATS

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

 

Christopher Kooistra

Cobra Electronics

773.804.6375

ckooistra@cobra.com

 

 

CHICAGO (March 16, 2010) —Cobra Electronics (NASDAQ:COBR) today announced its plans to hold a special sweepstakes at the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show, March 25 – 27, 2010 in Louisville, KY. Cobra will be holding registration for the sweepstakes at their booth #11176 to win a daily prize of the 29 LTD Series CB radio (MSRP $139.95) and the grand prize bundle of the 7700 Pro, a 7” navigation unit specifically designed for professional drivers and a 29 LTD Series CB radio (MSRP $539.95).  Cobra is encouraging participants to make a $5 donation in an effort to raise money for the Homes for Our Troops organization, but no purchase is necessary to take part in the sweepstakes.  Registration is open to U.S. residents aged 18 years and older, limit one entry per person.

 

Homes for Our Troops is a not-for-profit organization that provides specially adapted homes to severely injured veterans at no cost to them by securing donations of money, building materials and professional labor and then coordinating the process of building a new home or adapting an existing home for handicapped accessibility. Homes for Our Troops has been named a “Top Rated Veterans and Military Charity” by the American Institute of Philanthropy.

 

“Cobra has been a proud and long time supporter of our armed forces and our servicemen and women,” said Jim Bazet, CEO and Chairman of Cobra Electronics.  “This is one more opportunity for us to give something back to them for all the sacrifices they had made for us. Homes for Our Troops provides a valuable service to these injured servicemen and women by helping them live normal lives in homes adapted to their unique needs.”

 

Cobra has a long history of supporting our troops through product donations as well as employee-driven programs such as bake sales, fundraisers, and care packages for our soldiers.  In August 2009, Cobra introduced its 29 LTD ARMY radio, a U.S. Army co-branded Citizens Band radio and officially licensed product of the U.S. Army as a salute to our American troops.  

 

For more information on the products visit Cobra booth #11176 at the Mid-America Trucking Show, March 25-27 in Louisville, KY or visit www.cobra.com for more information on Homes for Our Troops or to make a donation, please visit www.homesforourtroops.org

 

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte & Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at www.cobra.com or follow Cobra on Twitter www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or become a fan at www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics

 

Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit 501(c) 3 organization based in Taunton, MA founded by John Gonsalves in 2004 (www.homesforourtroops.org).

 

Homes for Our Troops mission is to build specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans who have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. All specially adapted homes are built at no cost to the veteran thanks to donations from thousands of individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsors, professional trades people and generous support from countless volunteers. ? ?

 

Homes for Our Troops is proud to be listed in the American Institute of Philanthropy’s top rated Veterans & Military Charities where it enjoys an A rating. It has received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator. Homes for Our Troops is a member of the National Association of Home Builders and the US Green Building Council. 

 

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