Each contribution to Baby2Baby campaign automatically enters donor
into sweepstakes
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) (http://www.groupon.com)
today launched a campaign to raise funds for Baby2Baby,
the organization dedicated to providing basic necessities like diapers,
cribs, strollers and clothing for low-income children. Every $10
contribution automatically enters contributors into a sweepstakes* to
win an epic trip to Los Angeles to attend the Baby2Baby gala and get a
meet and greet with Jessica Alba.
Groupon launched a campaign to raise funds for Baby2Baby and a sweepstakes to win an epic trip to Los Angeles to attend the Baby2Baby gala and get a meet and greet with Jessica Alba. (Photo: Business Wire)
"As a Baby2Baby board member, ambassador and mother, it means so much to
me that Baby2Baby wants to give every child a chance to thrive," said
Jessica Alba, actress and founder of The Honest Company. "Providing
basic necessities like diapers, cribs, strollers and clothing for
low-income children up to 12 years old allows parents to focus on what's
important: keeping their children healthy and happy."
"We are incredibly excited to be working with Groupon on such an
innovative fundraising concept," said Norah Weinstein, co-president of
Baby2Baby. "We believe Baby2Baby and Groupon are redefining how
non-profit organizations work with corporate sponsors to benefit both
parties end-goals. Our goal, of course, is to provide all of the basic
necessities to low-income children that every child deserves."
"We are thrilled to partner with Baby2Baby and Jessica Alba, in her role
as a Baby2Baby Ambassador, to drive awareness and support for this great
organization," said Rajen Ruparell, SVP of Global Partnerships for
Groupon. "Groupon strives to offer new and exciting opportunities
through our platform and this exclusive sweepstakes accomplishes just
that. Please join Groupon in donating to Baby2Baby and make a difference
in the lives of deserving children."
On Saturday Nov. 8, Baby2Baby is hosting a black tie gala presented by
Tiffany & Co., in Los Angeles. The gala includes cocktails, dinner and a
surprise musical performance, and honors actress Kate Hudson.
One sweepstakes winner will receive:
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Two VIP tickets to the Baby2Baby Gala
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Private meet and greet with Jessica Alba
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45-minute spa service for two at The
Montage Spa
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Coach airfare for two from anywhere in the continental U.S. to Los
Angeles, departing Friday, Nov. 7 and returning Sunday, Nov. 9
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Two-night stay at the Montage
Beverly Hills hotel in a deluxe guest room
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Ground transportation from L.A. airport to the hotel and from the
hotel back to L.A. airport
The winner of the sweepstakes will be drawn randomly on Oct. 23, 2014.
In association with the Baby2Baby campaign and sweepstakes, Groupon is
featuring a special
collection, which includes products from The Honest Company,
Munchkin, Shutterfly ThisLife, Radio Flyer, Ella's Kitchen, Plan Toys,
Goldie Blox, Wildkin and Buca di Beppo.
About Baby2Baby
Baby2Baby, a non-profit organization led by Co-Presidents Kelly Sawyer
Patricof and Norah Weinstein, provides low-income children, ages 0-12,
with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child
deserves. By distributing new and gently used items to over 60
non-profit partner organizations including homeless and domestic
violence shelters, Head Start programs and children's hospitals,
Baby2Baby will serve over 80,000 children this year and to date the
organization has distributed more than 5 million diapers. Baby2Baby
board members include Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Julie Bowen, Drew
Barrymore, Molly Sims and Rachel Zoe. To learn more about Baby2Baby
please visit www.baby2baby.org.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods.
Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain
and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of
products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit
card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that
help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great
deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
*No donation is necessary to enter or win, and a donation will not
increase your chances of winning. To enter without donation, you must go
to www.groupon.com/pages/baby2babyalbasweeps.
See Official
Rules for additional requirements. Odds of winning depend on the
total number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law.
Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of the 48 continental U.S. or
D.C., 18+ who pass a background check. Entry period ends: 11:59 p.m. CST
on 10/22/14. ARV of prize: $4,700. Sponsor: Groupon, Inc., 600 West
Chicago Avenue, Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60654.
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Press Contact:
Groupon
Tim DeClaire, 312-459-5720
tdeclaire@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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