Join 'Grey's Anatomy' Star and Send Cards That Count
(ARA) - For many, the holiday season is about giving back to others. But between holiday parties, decorating the house and shopping for friends and family, giving back may be easier said than done. In the spirit of giving gifts to others, Bounty Paper Towels is giving back to three deserving charities through Cards That Count, a free online e-greetings program that offers people an easy way to give back. By logging on to www.quickerpickerupper.com, everyone can help celebrate by sending free birthday or all occasion e-cards to friends, family or loved ones and at the same time support their favorite charity.
As a part of its 40th birthday celebration, Bounty is donating a total of $500,000 to the American Cancer Society, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Cards That Count is led by Chandra Wilson, otherwise known as Dr. Miranda Bailey, on ABC’s hit television show “Grey’s Anatomy.”
“Many of us, including myself, have cared for and supported loved ones with a life-threatening illness,” says Wilson. “Seeing Bounty’s unique contribution to three exemplary charities made my involvement with the Cards That Count program an easy choice for me.”
“Many people want to give to charity, but don’t know how to select and donate to a charity that means something to them,” she adds. “Cards That Count is an easy way for people to support three deserving charities, while sending celebratory e-cards to friends and family – it’s as easy as one mouse click.”
Each e-card sent translates into a vote for the charity of your choice (among the three participating charities). The more e-cards sent, the more votes the charity receives. To close out Bounty’s birthday celebration, each charity will receive an additional donation, totaling $500,000. Bounty will allocate donations to the three charities based on the number of e-cards sent in support of each charity. It’s easy – just send the e-cards and help Bounty decide how to split the donation.
“Bounty paper towels have been the indispensable household helper in American homes for the past forty years,” says Brad Schwan, Bounty brand manager. “We’re dedicated to celebrating these 40 great years by giving something back to these charities who give their extraordinary gifts year round.”
Cards That Count runs now through the end of the year. Charity winners will be announced in January 2007. To learn more about the charities, to donate directly to the charities themselves or for additional program details, visit www.quickerpickerupper.com and click on the bottom right corner of the homepage to participate.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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