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Hydro Flask Receives National Park Trust 2020 American Park Experience Award
Brand first-ever organization to receive prestigious award BEND, Ore., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in
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[{"type":"text","content":"Brand first-ever organization to receive prestigious award\n\n\nBEND, Ore., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, is honored to accept the distinguished 2020 American Park Experience Award, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Hydro Flask's Parks For All giving program in enhancing the awareness and appreciation of our nation's parks and public lands and waters. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nTraditionally bestowed on an individual or group, the 2020 American Park Experience Award marks the first instance in the history of the award that National Park Trust has recognized an organization. In accepting this honor, Hydro Flask joins the distinguished ranks of past recipients that include former Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell and filmmaker Ken Burns. \n\"It is truly an honor for Hydro Flask's giving program Parks For All to be recognized by National Park Trust,\" said Helen of Troy Housewares President Larry Witt. \"For us, parks and public lands represent special places that lead to more joy-filled lives: we believe that if you love a park, it'll love you back through mental, emotional and physical health benefits. We're proud to champion the important work of Parks for All and are humbled as the first-ever organization to receive the prestigious American Park Experience Award.\"\nHydro Flask launched its Parks for All giving program in January 2017 to support the development, maintenance and accessibility of public lands and green spaces in the U.S. and beyond so people everywhere can live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives. The program aims to help ensure these special places get the attention and protection they deserve through on the ground activities, digital and advocacy initiatives and social media campaigns. To date, Parks For All has supported 92 non-profits, given over $1,500,000 in cash grants and donated more than 26,000 bottles.\n\"Hydro Flask's innovative and impactful Parks For All program supports non-profit organizations across the United States and globally whose missions align with building, maintaining, restoring, or providing better access to parks,\" said Bill Brownell, board chair of National Park Trust. \"With donations of $1.5 million to nearly 100 organiz...