And the Winner of the Carolina Blue Ray-Bans Is...

Congratulations to Eddie Wooten, winner of the limited edition Carolina Blue Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses! The True Random Number Generator pulled the #2 and that was Eddie's email number. Of the many contests featured on the blog in the past year, this is the first time anyone from my home state (North Carolina) has won. In fact this winner happens to be from my hometown (Greensboro)! Eddie is the church and state editor of the News & Record (my hometown newspaper). He also hosts a blog for runners on the N&R website called Running Shorts.

Hey Eddie! I expect to see a picture of you on your blog or in the paper with you wearing your fine new specs! LOL!!

These special limited edition sunglasses were made available due to an exclusive arrangement with Ray-Ban and Eye Care Associates of NC. Thanks Eye Care Associates for making this contest available to the readers of RunnerDude's Blog!

Established in 1978 by Dr. Stephen Bolick, Eye Care Associates, O.D.P.A., is a multi-site optometric practice with 24 doctors. Eye Care Associates has been a market leader in the Triangle for more than three decades providing comprehensive eye exams, treatment for eye injuries, glaucoma and cataract care, distinctive eyewear, contact lenses, senior and pediatric vision care, and premium sunglasses. The practice has grown from a single office in Raleigh to a network of 18 locations found throughout the Triangle, Sandhills, in Wilmington and Burlington. Eye Care Associates proudly supports its local community through a variety of charitable outreach programs. Eye Care Associates also serves as the Official and Exclusive Eye Care Provider of the Carolina Hurricanes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (919) 863-2020 or visit http://www.eyecareassociatesnc.com/.

Limited Edition Carolina Blue Ray-Ban Wayfarers Contest!

Searching for that unique Carolina gift or stocking stuffer for the Tar Heel fan on your holiday list? As North Carolina fans gear up for their bid to the Meineke Car Care Bowl, Eye Care Associates, a leading multi-site practice offering comprehensive eye health care throughout North Carolina (the Triangle, Sandhills, Burlington and Wilmington), is proud to offer limited edition Carolina Blue Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

Thanks to an exclusive arrangement with Ray-Ban, fans and Bowl attendees alike have the opportunity to own a unique piece of fan gear. These limited edition sunglasses are available at each office location as well as online at www.EyeCareAssociatesNC.com/blue. A contemporary update of a timeless icon, these limited edition Carolina Blue Ray-Ban Wayfarers typically retail for over $100, but are on sale now for just $75, but the readers of RunnerDude's Blog have a chance to win a free pair!

To Enter, simply email RunnerDude at runnerdudeblog@yahoo.com by midnight (EST) Wednesday, December 16th! Be sure to put "Ray-Ban" in the subject line and put your full name in the body of the email. Each email will be numbered in the order that it's received. The winning number will be determined by using The True Random Number Generator. The winner will be announced on the blog on Thursday, December 17th and the winner should receive the glasses by Monday, December 21st!

“We are excited to contribute to the esteemed Carolina tradition and spirit.” said Dr. Stephen Bolick, CEO and Founder of Eye Care Associates and a University of North Carolina Alumnus. “As an active member in our community, we wanted to offer something exclusively for Tar Heel fans that are stylish and practical.”

The Tar Heel Football Team will face the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Meineke Car Care Bowl on December 26, 2009 at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte.

About Eye Care Associates:
Established in 1978 by Dr. Stephen Bolick, Eye Care Associates, O.D.P.A., is a multi-site optometric practice with 24 doctors. Eye Care Associates has been a market leader in the Triangle for more than three decades providing comprehensive eye exams, treatment for eye injuries, glaucoma and cataract care, distinctive eyewear, contact lenses, senior and pediatric vision care, and premium sunglasses. The practice has grown from a single office in Raleigh to a network of 18 locations found throughout the Triangle, Sandhills, in Wilmington and Burlington. Eye Care Associates proudly supports its local community through a variety of charitable outreach programs. Eye Care Associates also serves as the Official and Exclusive Eye Care Provider of the Carolina Hurricanes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (919) 863-2020 or visit http://www.eyecareassociatesnc.com/.