Oakland Athletics announces partnership with Why Bars

ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Athletics has announced its partnership with Why Bars, a healthy snack option for its student-athletes.

"Why Bars is excited to power Oakland University Athletics by providing a healthy snack option for Oakland's student-athletes as they balance their academic and sports schedule," Co-founder and CEO Chris Forte said.

The super food snack bar comes in a variety of flavors and will be available to student athletes at the Golden Grizzlies fueling station.

"We are proud to partner with Why Bars as an official sponsor of our student-athlete nutrition and fueling station," Associate Athletic Director for Student- Athlete Experience Ashley Stone said. "Oakland University Athletics is honored to be the first college and Division I sports program that Why Bars has partnered with and we look forward to building this partnership together."

Why Bars will present student-athletes with a convenient, quick and portable snack option that are naturally soy-free, dairy-free, preservative-free and made with raw, organic ingredients.

"We're excited to properly fuel our student-athletes with an all-natural product from a Michigan-based company," Stone added.

About Why Bars
Why Bars is a super food snack bar that is made with simple ingredients that provides healthy energy for today's active lifestyles. Why Bars "soul" purpose is to simplify the demands of daily life by providing a great tasting bar made with natural ingredients, provide a boost of energy and curb your appetite. It's the perfect, portable food option for athletes, families and anyone living a health conscious lifestyle.

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Media Contact:
Marni Raitt
Why Bars
(323) 633-6120 marniraitt@gmail.com

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