About the Contest | Touchdowns For Technology

is a fun, sports themed program that enables communities to join together to win new computers for their school.

Kaspersky cares about keeping users safe online. Through this unique program, winning schools will receive new computers with Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 software, along with best practices for staying safe online.

To make it exciting for students and families to get involved, the program is tied to the weekly performance of the New England football team. Each week during the regular New England football season, one school from the list of entries will be chosen. That school will receive one computer for every touchdown scored in that week’s game.

AND, the individual who nominated the winning school will receive an autographed team jersey from Stephen Gostkowski, esteemed kicker for our New England football team, tickets for themselves and 2 friends to attend a special hands-on kicking clinic to be held in March 2010!

It's easy to enter to win using the button below. One entry per individual. School staff, students, parents and families should all be encouraged to nominate their school to win.

So gather your teams and get your community excited about supporting your schools by talking up this opportunity and spreading the word online to nominate your school!

*Details above apply to 2009 season

Russ Holden, Belmont High School

“Thank you. Chris [9^th grade winning essay writer] was so happy and proud; we all had a wonderful time. The computers will be well used. Some will go into a new music lab, and the others into a room for students who need assistance.”

Mary Frangipane, James F. Leonard Middle School

“Kaspersky Lab is known for its dedication to online safety – but it should also be recognized as a Company that values the importance of education within the classroom. Kaspersky’s gift of a new computer lab will go a long way to improve the quality of our kids’ education and will help to give them the education they deserve.”

Judy Riggs, Pilgrim Area Collaborative Program

“We are excited about receiving new computers and are proud and humbled. Our special needs program has become dependent on the use of technology. With technology changing so rapidly it becomes difficult to keep up with it. We are thankful for companies like Kaspersky Lab who offer support for education!”

Timothy Sheasgreen, Turkey Hill Middle School

"I truly believe that the kids if Lunenburg are a special kind of student because, despite the lack of technology based resources made available to them, they are driven to use every advantage they can to propel them to success."

Lauren Biernacki, Thompson Middle School

“Since our town is small, we don’t have a lot of money. However we have a lot of students. This means we can’t afford to buy new computers, or replace old ones. All of our computers are old!”

Judy Gangel, Randolph Public Schools

“I have always believed and acted as if one person truly can make a difference. Winning this contest demonstrates that. Thanks, Kaspersky and WBCN! I appreciate your having chosen my first down for ‘Team Randolph’ as a winner.”

Steve Orenberg, President, Kaspersky Lab

“Kaspersky Lab is really thrilled that ‘Touchdowns for Technology’ will have such a direct and meaningful impact on thousands of students in New England schools. Every touchdown is even that much sweeter knowing the impact it would have on the kids in our region.”

Patti Aull, Tiverton Middle School

“I cannot thank you enough. In strict budget times, a windfall of equipment is something a school does not see often. In a world where money and growth are in the forefront, Kaspersky Lab took this opportunity to give back to the community.”