RALEIGH, N.C. -- WIX Filters donated more than $40,000 to local Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters throughout the U.S. through its popular WIX Filters/FFA box top program. The WIX Filters/FFA box top program has helped the organization raise funds for more than 20 consecutive years.

Between January and April 2008, participating FFA chapters encouraged members, businesses and individuals in their communities to use WIX Filters oil, air and fuel filters and to turn in box tops. The FFA chapters redeemed each WIX Filters box top for a 25-cent contribution. This year, participating FFA chapters redeemed 143,478 box tops, earning a donation from WIX Filters, including six $1,000 bonuses, of $41,869.50.

“WIX Filters is proud to support local FFA chapters through the WIX Filters/FFA box top program,” said Jeff Blocher, brand manager of WIX Filters. “This program provides agri-businesses, rural enterprises and individuals with an opportunity to support America’s future leaders, and our continued partnership with the FFA provides students the chance to earn scholarships and travel to the National FFA Convention.”

The WIX Filters/FFA box top program donation total of $41,869.50 includes six $1,000 bonus awards for chapters meeting the following criteria: most overall box tops redeemed during the program period; highest percentage increase in box top redemption from 2007 to 2008; and the top four chapters based on number of box tops redeemed per member.

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