Keds Partners With Boston Scholars at a Cool Halloween Party

Keds Cares Campaign Supports the Boston Scholars Program 2nd Annual Halloween Party Fundraising Event - Click here for event photos

Taking a cue from their ad campaign titled "be cool," the Keds Corporation today announced their support of a cool event – the Boston Scholars 2nd Annual Masquerade Party, which is a Halloween costume fundraising party to benefit the Boston Scholars Program held at 9pm on Friday, October 27 at MANTRA in Boston.

This Masquerade Party continues the collaboration between Keds and Boston Scholars that began this summer, when Keds implemented a unique mentorship program -- "Keds Shadow Days" -- during which Boston Scholars spent time at the company's headquarters in Lexington, Mass., and "shadowed" staff members throughout their workdays to gain exposure to the day-to-day activities of a major corporation.

"We are thrilled to have Keds as a corporate partner supporting our annual Halloween costume party," said Mike Volpe, co-founder and member of the board of directors of the Boston Scholars Program. "It's refreshing to work with a corporation that shares our philosophy for not only giving back to the community, but also that will actively participate in programs and events to provide that support."

"Keds is excited to partner with the Boston Scholars Program, a great organization that is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to local students" noted Shawn Neville, president of Keds Corporation.

The Boston Scholars 2nd Annual Masquerade Party will be held on Friday, October 27 at 9pm at MANTRA at 52 Temple Place in Boston, Mass. Tickets are available in advance for $25 and at the door for $35, more information on the event and how to purchase tickets is available at http://bostonscholars.org/Bostons_Best_Halloween_Party_2006.html

About The Keds Corp.
The Keds Corp. is a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, a company that markets the leading brand of high quality children's shoes in the United States. Other footwear products for children and adults are marketed by the Company under well-known brand names including Keds, Pro-Keds, Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider, Tommy Hilfiger, Grasshoppers and Munchkin. Information about the Company is available on website - www.strideritecorp.com. Information about the Company's brands and product lines is available at www.striderite.com, www.keds.com, www.saucony.com, www.ProKeds.com, www.sperrytopsider.com and www.grasshoppers.com.