![]() While the company’s neck gaiters have always been a popular item, sales have grown exponentially due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Partnering with the likes of superstar athletes Drew Brees, Dwyane Wade and Serena Williams as investors, Mission has sold over 40 million products in the last seven years through major retailers all over the country. “I’m all in because I know how important the 12th Man Foundation is in the grand scheme of supporting our athletes not only athletically, but in preparing them for life after sports.”Įstablished in 2008, Mission is a temperature technology company created to provide instant cooling gear to active consumers. “I’ll do anything I can to support Texas A&M Athletics, the 12th Man Foundation and the Lettermen’s Association,” said Valletta, who spent his offseason at A&M calling donors to raise money for The Zone as a 12th Man Foundation student worker. “We are deeply appreciative of Chris and our Trustees for going above and beyond to make this possible.”įor Valletta, the decision to help was a no-brainer. “Chris was extremely supportive of our Board of Trustees’ initiative to promote a safe environment at Kyle Field with this gift to our loyal season ticket holders,” said Travis Dabney, 12th Man Foundation President & CEO. ![]() Football season ticket holders received an unexpected package in the mail prior to Texas A&M’s 2020 season opener.Įnclosed was a Mission face mask and neck gaiter, both featuring the 12th Man Foundation logo, that were made possible by personal contributions from the 12th Man Foundation Board of Trustees and the help of Aggie football letterman Chris Valletta ’00.Īs co-founder and general manager of Mission, Valletta stepped up when called upon to help deliver the high-quality face coverings to season ticket holders in a timely fashion during the busiest period in his company’s 12-year history.
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