Target Signs Carissa Moore

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• July 23 2009
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Photo: Marla Rutherford (ESPN.com)

Target is proud to announce its partnership with 16-year-old professional surfer Carissa Moore.  An amazing athlete and competitor, Carissa is a natural fit for the brand.

“I love Target and I am honored to make my relationship with them official,” said Carissa. “Target opened two stores in Hawaii this year and it’s been great to have one so close to home.  I’m really excited and am looking forward to working together.  I know we’ll have a lot of fun.”

An 11 time NSSA National Champion, Carissa was born and raised in Honolulu, HI.  Currently tied for first place in the Women’s World Qualifying Series, Carissa is in the midst of another strong season.

“Carissa is a phenomenal athlete as well as a terrific ambassador of women’s surfing. We are excited about the partnership and to be supporting her in ways that will assist her continued progression,” Troy Michels, Target Lifestyle Marketing, said of the announcement.