ICYMI: Industry News
From Nov. 18–22, 2024
Streamlight Continues Breast Cancer Research Support With $20K Donation
Streamlight Inc. announced its continued commitment to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) with a $20,000 donation to support breast cancer research and prevention. Each year, Streamlight contributes proceeds from sales of specially marked pink lights to BCRF, reflecting the company’s commitment to improving outcomes and saving lives for those impacted by breast cancer.
As the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide, BCRF recently announced its commitment of $70.3 million to support global breast cancer research in 2024–2025, awarding grants to over 260 researchers across 15 countries.
According to BCRF, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, with over 42,000 women and 530 men projected to die from the disease this year. Research has significantly improved outcomes, with breast cancer mortality rates down 44% since 1989.
Streamlight donated the proceeds from sales of its pink Nano Light keychain light, pink Siege AA ultra-compact lantern and pink Strion LED tactical light. For each of the lights, Streamlight donates $1, $2 and $5, respectively.
“Our support for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a cause very close to our hearts,” said Streamlight Chief Revenue Officer Michael F. Dineen. “With survivors among our employees, we are honored to contribute to BCRF’s groundbreaking work. Our pink lights allow us to not only fundraise but also raise awareness for this important cause.”
Streamlight first introduced its line of pink lights in 2008 and has since maintained its dedication to helping BCRF advance research and improve survival rates for those impacted by breast cancer.
For more info: streamlight.com, bcrf.com
Outdoor Stewards Launches Donate A Deer Program
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) introduced its Donate A Deer program to help solve the hunger crisis in America.
Each year approximately 15 million hunters head to America’s woods and waters with their sights set on all sorts of quarry. From popular hunted species like deer, elk, waterfowl, pheasants, turkey, squirrel and bear to dozens of other species, hunters harvest nearly 600 million pounds of wild game meat each year.
In addition to feeding themselves, their family and friends, hunters donate more than 16 million pounds of wild game meat to food banks across America each year. That is enough healthy protein for nearly 65 million meals, making hunters primary contributors that are helping to solve the hunger crisis in America.
Unfortunately, with 34 million Americans facing food insecurity on a daily basis, more meat donations are needed. If you hunt, and the opportunity presents itself, please consider taking an extra harvest to donate.
The NRA Hunters for the Hungry website includes a state map to locate additional information on how to donate extra game meat. https://hfth.nra.org/find-your-state-hfh-contact/
For more info: outdoorstewards.org
NSSF’s Celebration Of Freedom Auction
NSSF has opened an auction featuring one-of-a-kind firearms to exclusive hunting and shooting experiences. Being held online now through January 24, the Celebration of Freedom Auction features more than 30 bucket-list items that can’t be found anywhere else.
Among the items up for bid are a seven-day safari in Africa, skeet-shooting lessons and dinner with a four-time Olympic skeet gold medalist, highly collectible firearms from America’s finest manufacturers, lunch with a NASCAR legend (and a private tour of his renowned race shop) and much more.
“This is up there with the greatest auctions I’ve ever seen,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF SVP and chief customer officer. “The entire industry rallied together to bring this auction to life to support all that NSSF is doing to ensure a bright future for America’s gun owners and the industry that makes exercising our Second Amendment rights possible.”
All funds generated by the auction will support NSSF’s #GUNVOTE voter registration, education and get-out-the-vote campaign aimed at making sure gun owners continue to have their voices heard and ensuring a strong future for our American freedoms.
The auction is open now through the conclusion of NSSF’s SHOT Show on January 24 at nssf.org/auction.
For more info: nssf.org/auction
