Sports: Target World Challenge
More Than Three Million Youth Participating in Character Education Program MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 6, 2005) – A portion of the proceeds from the Target World Challenge will benefit Start Something, a free, nationwide character education program created by Target and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Since its debut in 2000, the program has enrolled more than three million youth, and Target Stores has awarded more than $1 million to Start Something scholarship winners around the country.
Start Something encourages kids ages eight to 17 to identify a specific personal desire or goal and begin taking steps toward achieving their dreams. In the process, kids also identify personal values, interests and talents needed to achieve their dream.
In describing the Start Something program to kids, Tiger Woods says, “I challenge you. I dare you. I challenge you to be a winner in whatever you choose to do, whatever you care about. I challenge you to make a difference in the world, to reach higher and farther than you ever imagined. I challenge you to Start Something.”
Teachers and youth group leaders can obtain the curriculum for use with groups by visiting
http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/startsomething/or by calling 1-800-316-6142. Students who complete the program can qualify for scholarships ranging from $100 to $5,000 from Target.
About the Tiger Woods FoundationEstablished in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education and welfare of all of America’s children. In addition to several youth-driven programs and building the 14-acre Tiger Woods Learning Center, the Foundation hosts fundraising events during the year, including the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide and Tiger Jam presented by SBC. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its mission can be found at
http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,400 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
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