Academy donates more than $50k to local communities on National First Responders Day

Academy is celebrating National First Responders Day on Friday by contributing more than $50,000 to 20 first responder organizations and local chapters of National Police Athletic Leagues, a press release detailed.

This is the fourth straight year Academy has celebrated National First Responder Day by giving back to its communities. Additionally, now through Nov. 13, Academy is offering first responders, active-duty military, and veterans a 10% discount on their entire purchase both in-store and online.

“Academy is committed to continuing its support of the brave heroes who protect our communities by donating over $50,000 in honor of National First Responders Day,” Lawrence Lobpries, Academy Sports + Outdoors’ senior vice president of marketing, stated in the press release. “The contributions will help promote fun safely across our footprint, while benefitting hundreds of deserving first responders and local youth in need.”

Academy regularly contributes to first responders and safety-related initiatives to promote responsibility and safety through events, programs and organizations making a positive impact. To learn more about Academy’s Military and First Responder discount eligibility, visit academy.com/discount.