$10,000 Raised for Pioneer Park
AJA Video Systems sponsors the Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby, a Benefit for Pioneer Park
In a time when many parks are losing funding, Nevada City’s Pioneer Park will benefit from money raised by the 2nd Annual Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby. Funds raised have already doubled, thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship from AJA Video Systems.
David McKay, Mayor of Nevada City said, “Having a local company like AJA Video sponsor the Soapbox Derby that benefits Pioneer Park is a wonderful gift for the people of Nevada City as well as the greater community in the county that use our wonderful little park. In these tough financial times it is creative projects like the Soap Box Derby that help bridge the financial needs to keep our public spaces viable.”
“AJA Video Systems and the derby were both founded on ideas that made it off the drawing board… ideas that were given legs, energy and support,” said Rich Bodine, founder of the Derby. Last year’s inaugural Soapbox Derby was wildly popular, with 42 cars raced, approximately 4,500 spectators, and $5,000 raised for Pioneer Park. The money was used to install a bocce ball court. “This year’s event promises to be even better! Our goal remains to produce an event that will create fun and excitement for the community, while giving back by supporting improvements within our local park.”
Nick Rashby, President of AJA Video Systems said, “AJA is proud to sponsor the Nevada City Soap Box Derby, that offers not only a fun day of family activities, but also raises money to benefit Pioneer Park. Our team had a blast last year building their box car entry–and they’re already scheming up new designs for this year.”
About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion, acquisition and Desktop solutions supporting the professional broadcast and post- production markets. With headquarters in Grass Valley, California, AJA maintains an extensive sales channel of dealers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see www.aja.com.
About Nevada City Soapbox Derby
The Nevada City Soapbox Derby was founded in 2011 with a mission to provide a fun event for the entire community that is family friendly and enjoyable for all ages, as well as raise money to benefit improvements at Pioneer Park. The objective will be for these improvements to be immediately attainable (within 12 months), so that the community and participants can see and enjoy the benefits of their participation in this year’s event…prior to next year’s event. More information can be found at www.ncderby.com.
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