LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream (NYSE: WIN), the official high-speed Internet, home phone and
digital TV provider for University of Kentucky athletics, has created a
new Web site dedicated to UK basketball and first-year men's coach John
Calipari.
The site, www.calipari1on1.com,
also features Windstream's new "Pass It Forward" charitable program
benefiting the Calipari Family Foundation for Children.
"Windstream has a proud history of giving back to the communities we
serve just like Coach Cal," said Brian Harman, division vice president
for Windstream in Kentucky. "We are excited to extend our partnership
with the coach and UK Athletics in this unique way."
The "Pass It Forward" program encourages UK fans to upload a video at www.calipari1on1.com
demonstrating the unique way they pass a basketball. Windstream will
donate $10 per video uploaded, up to $10,000, to the Calipari foundation.
In addition, Windstream will give one lucky fan the opportunity to
receive $10,000 by making a half-court shot at Rupp Arena during
halftime of the University of Kentucky men's basketball game with
Florida on March 7, 2010. Windstream also will donate an additional
$10,000 to the Calipari foundation if the shot is successful. The fan
will be selected in a random drawing from videos uploaded to the "Pass
It Forward" site through Dec. 14, 2009.
Complete program details, including a video tutorial, are available at www.calipari1on1.com.
The Web site also includes a live feed to Coach Cal's Twitter updates
and the following exclusive content:
-- Q&A with Coach Cal - Fans Asked. He Answered;
-- Customizable video pep talks from Coach Cal to send to family and
friends; and
-- Wallpaper downloads featuring Coach Cal, Rupp Arena and UK basketball.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides phone,
high-speed Internet and high-definition digital TV services to customers
in 16 states. The company also offers a wide range of IP-based voice and
data services and advanced phone systems and equipment to businesses and
government agencies. The company has approximately 3 million access
lines and about $3.1 billion in annual revenues. Windstream is ranked
4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50 ranking of the best-performing U.S.
companies. For more information about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.