IGA/NASA SPACECAMP SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST TO BEGIN AS SCHEDULED

CHICAGO, IL – Explore the Store, IGA and U.S. Space Camp’s combined Space Camp Scholarship Program will begin on February 22nd, as previously scheduled. The annual Program, which centers on a space-themed essay contest, has given 120 children the opportunity to attend Space Camp since its inception in 2000. The program’s progress will not be affected by the recent tragedy involving the Space Shuttle Columbia.

IGA’s Official Statement:
“We here at IGA stand in mourning with the rest of the world for the loss of the Columbia crew,” Bill Benzing, executive vice president and chief growth officer said. “We feel, however, that these fallen heroes would not want the work of NASA to be discontinued because of this disaster. With that in mind, we plan to continue with the IGA/U.S Space Camp Scholarship Contest as planned. In doing so, we demonstrate that the hopes and dreams of the Columbia crew will live on in our communities’ children.”