ONTARIO, Calif., May 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- SOYO Group Inc. (OTCBB:SOYO), announced today, due to the overwhelming and positive response to the launch of the first ever, limited edition Pitbull Series LCD HDTV, both SOYO and former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski will make donations to the Ryan Bennet Memorial Fund.
Ed O'Brien, Director of Marketing at SOYO says, "The idea behind the Pitbull Series line was to offer MMA and UFC fans a piece of sports memorabilia from one of the most well respected athletes in the sport. Philanthropy is a core value at SOYO and because of the relationship we have developed with both Arlovski and mixed martial arts, it only makes sense to target a charity that hits home."
O'Brien goes on to say, "SOYO will be donating a signed Pitbull Series 42" LCD HDTV to be auctioned off on eBay this month. The money raised from the sale of the TV will go directly to the memorial fund and help Ryan's family."
The former champ, Andrei Arlovski says, "Having my own series of TV's is a very cool idea. I try and find charities to send autographs and help donate when I can. I will give the Ryan Bennet Memorial 50% of the money I get from the sale of these TV's."
About The Pitbull Series LCD HDTV
Available in 32, 37, 42 inch sizes, the marketing breakthrough features custom startup screens and special edition Arlovski merchandise. A limited number of televisions will be signed by Arlovski and will be delivered randomly.
Offering an introductory price of $699 for the 32" LCD HD model; the SOYO brand television will be available on SOYO.com, myspace.com/Arlovski, www.arlovski.tv as well as select retailers nationwide.
About The Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund
The Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund was created on behalf of Ryan Bennett, an avid MMA fan who was tragically killed in a car accident in Fillmore, Utah last year. In the vehicle on that faithful day was Ryan's family, they all survived the accident but aside from the loss of their father they have had to recover from serious injuries. The organization is run by his friends, and donations are being used to help his wife and four children recover from their own serious injuries and care for each other during their time of need. In addition, SOYO Group Inc. will donate a LCD HDTV, autographed by Arlovski, to be auctioned off by Randy Harris to the highest bidder in a continued effort to help support the Bennett family. For more information on this organization or to donate, please visit http://www.ryanbennett.org
About Arlovski
With a MMA record of 13 wins, 5 losses, the former heavyweight champion stands 6'4 and weighs a lean 240 pounds. Originally from Minsk, Belarus he now resides in Chicago, IL. Known as "The Pit Bull" for his aggressive and exciting style of fighting, Arlovski is one of the most well-known and respected athletes in the sport today. Additional photos, videos and biographical content can be found on http://www.arlovski.tv and myspace.com/Arlovski.
About SOYO Group Inc.
SOYO Group Inc. is a provider of consumer electronics such as, LCD Monitors, LCD Televisions, Bluetooth, Portable Storage, LCD Furniture and broadband telecommunications products and services. Headquartered in Ontario, California, with additional sales offices in South America, SOYO Group sells its products through an extensive network of authorized distributors, resellers, system integrators, VARs, retailers, mail-order catalogs and e-tailors. Products are sold under the SOYO, Go Video, Dragon, Onyx, Dymond, Honeywell, Levello, and Prive brand names. For more information, please visit http://www.soyogroup.com.
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