Polaris Slingshot & Basketball Legend Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway ‘Light It Up Blue’ for World Autism Awareness Day
April 01 2021 - 3:45PM
Business Wire
Penny Hardaway Utilizes His 2021 Slingshot to
Drive Awareness for Autism Speaks & World Autism Awareness
Day
Polaris Slingshot, the three-wheel vehicle that demands
attention like nothing else on the road, along with pro basketball
legend and Memphis basketball head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway
will “Light It Up Blue” in recognition of World Autism Awareness
Day on April 2, 2021. With its natural ability to garner attention
and spark conversation, Hardaway is leveraging the Slingshot’s
bold, head-turning design to help drive awareness on behalf of
Autism Speaks, a leading autism awareness group that educates and
seeks acceptance for people with autism.
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Polaris Slingshot & Basketball Legend
Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway 'Light it up Blue' for World Autism
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In 2001, Hardaway’s son, Jayden, was diagnosed and placed on the
autism spectrum. Hardaway’s first-hand experience of parenting a
child on the spectrum has led him to become a leading autism
awareness advocate, working closely with Autism Speaks and other
organizations to raise awareness and increase acceptance into the
world for people with autism.
“Autism and autism related disorders are very near and dear to
my heart, as we battled alongside my son after his diagnosis at the
age of 2,” said Hardaway. “We worked in conjunction with his
speech, occupational and behavioral therapists to help him along
his path. With Jay’s hardworking demeanor, we kept pushing forward
without knowing what his outcome would be, and as a result, Jayden
was no longer on the autism spectrum by third grade.”
Hardaway, a new owner of a 2021 Slingshot SL, partnered with the
brand to help amplify his message and drive mass awareness for
World Autism Awareness Day. The Slingshot’s bold styling, open-air
cockpit and three-wheel configuration makes it nearly impossible to
miss on the road. It demands attention at every corner and solicits
conversation at every stop.
“The Slingshot owners’ community is a tight-knit family, and
we’ve seen instances time-and-time again where they come together
as a group or individually to drive awareness for a worthy cause,”
said Chris Sergeant, Vice President of Polaris Slingshot. “As a new
owner, we’re excited to welcome Penny into our family and are
honored to support him and Autism Speaks in getting the message out
about World Autism Awareness Day.”
“If you want to draw attention, jump into the cockpit of a
Slingshot,” said Hardaway. “As a new owner, I wanted to utilize my
ride as a platform to get the World Autism Awareness Day message
out and ask fans all over to ‘Light It Up Blue’ with me, Slingshot
and Autism Speaks.”
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the
spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals
with autism and their families. The organization does this through
advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of
people with autism; and advancing research into causes and better
interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Every April, Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month, beginning
with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April
2, encouraging others to “Light It Up Blue.”
Donations to Autism Speaks help fuel their mission to provide
crucial resources, research, advocacy and support to meet urgent
needs today and ensure a brighter future tomorrow. For more
information on how to donate to Autism Speaks, please visit
here.
About Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Slingshot, a wholly-owned brand of Polaris Inc. (NYSE:
PII), continues to define the category through style, driving
experience and community with our three-wheeled autocycle. With
AutoDrive and manual transmission options, an open cockpit,
side-by-side seating, 5” drive height and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
engine, Slingshot comes in a variety of models that are sure to
make a statement. Step into a Slingshot for an adventurous and
unrivaled experience. Learn more, visit slingshot.polaris.com.
Slingshot is a three-wheeled motorcycle. It is not an
automobile. It does not have airbags and it does not meet
automotive safety standards. Three-wheel vehicles may handle
differently than other vehicles, especially in wet conditions.
Always wear a DOT-approved full-face helmet and fasten seatbelts.
The Driver may need a valid motorcycle endorsement. Drive within
the limits of the law and your own abilities. Read, understand, and
follow your owner’s manual. Never drive under the influence of
drugs or alcohol. Vehicle modifications and use of non-authorized
accessories may void the vehicle warranty. Unless noted, trademarks
are the property of Polaris Industries Inc. © 2021 Polaris
Industries Inc.
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