South Jersey Boy Apart Of The Eagles Game

Event Spotlight:
South Jersey Boy Apart Of The Eagles Game
Sunday, October 26, 2003

By Valerie Kinney
Public Relations Coordinator, Auntie Anne's Incorporated

As a highlight of the newly formed partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, the "Auntie Anne's Kickoff Kid Sweepstakes" gives one child per game the chance to run and retrieve the kicking tee from the home team's kickoff during each regular season Eagles football game held at Lincoln Financial Field. Eleven-year-old Billy Doyle, Jr. of Hammonton, N.J. was that kid during the Sunday’s Eagles game against the New York Jets from the sidelines. Billy was the winner of Auntie Anne's Kickoff Kid Sweepstakes and ran and retrieved the kicking tee after the Eagles kick-off. Billy entered the sweepstakes at the Auntie Anne's Game Tent located in the Headhouse Plaza at Lincoln Financial Field. Between now and Nov. 21, individuals can visit a participating location and complete an entry form.

Billy is a sixth grader at Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School. He is a junior varsity football player for his town's team. He entered the sweepstakes at the Auntie Anne's Game Tent located in Headhouse Plaza at Lincoln Financial Field. Billy's name was randomly selected from contestants in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Contestants entered at participating Auntie Anne's stores and at the Game Tent.

Between now and Nov. 21, individuals can visit a participating store and enter their children (ages 5-13). No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. The sweepstakes is a highlight of the newly formed partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles. Auntie Anne's, Inc. became a Corporate Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles in June 2003, identifying the Auntie Anne's Pretzel as The Preferred Pretzel of the Philadelphia Eagles.

As part of the sweepstakes Billy also received a prize package including: two club seats, a replica Eagles jersey, an autographed football, a rubber kicking tee, an Auntie Anne's hat, and Auntie Anne's gift certificates. No purchase is necessary for guests to enter the contest. However, entry forms must be completed, on behalf of the child, by a parent or guardian, who is at least 18 years of age at time of entry. A complete listing of sweepstakes rules is available at all participating locations.

Auntie Anne's, Inc. became a Corporate Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles in June 2003, identifying the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel as The Preferred Pretzel of the Philadelphia Eagles. Auntie Anne's, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based franchiser that supports 803 Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels® locations in 43 states and 13 international territories. Founded in 1988, and celebrating its 15th anniversary, Auntie Anne's, Inc. is committed to providing customers with premium products, in a sparkling clean store, with friendly customer service. For more information about Auntie Anne's, Inc. and the "Auntie Anne's Kickoff Kid Sweepstakes," visit www.auntieannes.com.

Photos provided by Valerie Kinney