Westerly, Rhode Island... Washington Trust today announced that nine year old Riley Whitehead of Rumford, RI, was selected as the Super Fan of the Bank’s “I Luv RI” contest. Riley, son of Ellen and Michael Whitehead, received 4 courtside seats to the sold-out University of Rhode Island vs. Providence College basketball rivalry this Friday, December 23rd at the Ryan Center. They will also joing Washington Trust and 100 other fans for an “I Luv RI” pre-game pizza party.
Riley won the contest by posting a photograph of himself, dressed head-to-toe in Rhody Ram apparel, on the Bank’s “I Luv RI” Facebook page. Riley’s parents are proud URI alumni who passed along their love for the University to their children.
“When it comes to his favorite teams, we like to point him to who we’re partial to, like the Rhody Rams. He’s a huge fan,” said Ellen Whitehead.
“Washington Trust was happy to select Riley as our “I Luv RI” Super Fan and make his dream, to sit courtside at the URI vs. PC rivalry, come true,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Washington Trust. “It’s this type local spirit and this great in-state rivalry that makes Rhode Island a special place to live, work, and play.”
The “I Luv RI” campaign promotes Rhode Island area events, activities, and places through the www.ILuvRI.com website and Facebook page. “I Luv RI” site also features free promotional opportunities, monthly coupons, and spotlights for local businesses. For more information on “I Luv RI”, please visit www.iluvri.com or email marketing@washtrust.com.
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.9 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial and small business banking, as well as wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Washington Trust has 18 branches in Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Corporation’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Select® Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.