Brookstone Supports the Y's Annual Auction & Gala as Sponsor and Silent Auction Donor

BROOKSTONE SUPPORTS THE Y’S ANNUAL AUCTION & GALA AS SPONSOR AND SILENT AUCTION DONOR

Today, the YMCA of Greater Nashua received a special delivery of Brookstone products donated for the Y’s upcoming 11th Annual Gala & Auction slated for November 1. Among the truckload of Brookstone products include Monster Edge Headphones; leather luggage; grilling equipment; A kid’s ukulele; heated neck and shoulder massagers; computer accessories, a Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train set; a miniature Air Combat Helicopter; children’s toys; and more!

Additionally, Brookstone is a Chairman’s Roundtable sponsor of the auction.

“We are so appreciative of Brookstone’s support of our annual auction. Their varied product donation will help us offer auction attendees more great items to bid on!,” Said Elizabeth Covino, YMCA Director of Community Relations.

“Brookstone is proud to support the YMCA of Greater Nashua's Annual Gala and Auction benefiting the Strong Kid's Campaign," said Jim Speltz, Brookstone President and CEO.  "The Y is much more than a gym. Their programs positively impact kids and families in our community by teaching lifelong skills to stay active and healthy," added Speltz.

The YMCA’s auction is the largest, annual special event fund raiser for the Y. This year, the event will be held at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased at the Y or by contacting Nicole Power at 603. 598.1533. Auction proceeds benefit the YMCA’s financial assistance program, allowing needy and deserving children, adults and families to have the opportunity to participate in Y programs, child care, camp, and membership. The Y annually provides nearly more than $475,000 in financial assistance to the Greater Nashua community.

IN PHOTO: Pictured with some of the Brookstone products donated for the YMCA’s 11th Annual Auction & Gala are: (from left to right) YMCA Director of Community Relations Elizabeth Covino; Brookstone Buyer Suzanne Barker; Brookstone Social Responsibility Taskforce Chairperson and Lori Szydlik; and YMCA Director of Financial Development Nicole Power.

About the YMCA of Greater Nashua:

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Greater Nashua is celebrating 125 years. Its facilities which are located in  Nashua and Merrimack engage over 28,000 men, women and children annually – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. For more information about the Y visit www.nmymca.org.

About Brookstone:

Brookstone is an innovative product development company and multichannel lifestyle retailer. Brookstone operates more than 250 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Located in high-traffic shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. Brookstone also operates an e-commerce business that includes the Brookstone catalog and Brookstone.com. Fans of Brookstone are encouraged to like Brookstone on Facebook, follow on Twitter and The Fancy, and pin on Pinterest.