January 25, 2006
CONTACTS:
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer: Korie Morgan (952) 471-8700
SimonDelivers: David Gandrud (763) 656-5669
SIMONDELIVERS’ CUSTOMERS DONATE OVER $12,000 TO
HOPE CHEST FOR BREAST CANCER
Orono/Navarre, MN–January 25, 2006–Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to raising money to support breast cancer causes, received a check today from CEO, Christopher Brown, of SimonDelivers, a Minneapolis based online grocery delivery company, for their October Breast Cancer Awareness Month program they implemented this past year. A special promotion, during the month of October, rewarded customers who ordered four times during the month with a $24 credit. Over 600 customers contributed their promotional credit of $24 to the Hope Chest organization during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This charitable program generated over $12,000 to the Hope Chest.
With such a successful 2005 partnership, the Hope Chest and SimonDelivers have developed a long-term relationship and will launch their 2006 program with even greater goals this year. “This collaboration will be a win-win for both the Hope Chest and SimonDelivers,” states Barbara Hensley, founder and Board Member of the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. The 2006 program will include a chance for first-time SimonDelivers customers to receive FREE DELIVERY on their order and SimonDelivers will give $34.00 to the Hope Chest (Additional information on this program can be found at www.simondelivers.com/offers/hopechest). SimonDelivers will also do another October promotion in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We are big supporters of the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer and what they do for Twin Cities women,” states SimonDelivers Director of Marketing, David Gandrud. “This will be a partnership with longevity and immense rewards for both companies.”
“Hope Chest is honored to be the recipient of SimonDelivers’ generosity,” said Hensley. “We are thrilled to partner again with such a strong company with great philanthropic and community values.”
“Breast cancer is one of the most devastating of all diseases, and we are dedicated to supporting women who need assistance during such a difficult time. SimonDelivers believes in continuously working with local charities like the Hope Chest which, like SimonDelivers, was founded in the Twin Cities,” said CEO Christopher Brown.
“Our goals with this wonderful donation are to help assure that all women in our community know about breast cancer and their risks and to remove some of the barriers they may face for getting the required screening and treatment,” said Hensley. Hensley lost her mother to lung cancer and two sisters to breast cancer. According to Hensley, the money raised through this SimonDelivers promotion will help support the various programs that provide assistance to those touched by breast cancer. It will be combined with the revenue stream from the Orono/Navarre retail store which raises money through the sale of donated, very upscale furniture, accessories and clothing along with money raised through its other fundraising events. For more information on these events, contact Korie Morgan, Marketing Manager for the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, at 952.471.8700, ext. 12 or kmorgan@hopechest.us.
About Hope Chest for Breast Cancer
Founded in 2001, Hope Chest for Breast Cancer helps fund breast cancer research, early detection and treatment programs, and hospice care for people battling the disease. Hope Chest raises critical resources through the sale of designer furniture, accessories and clothing donated by individuals, corporations and small businesses at the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Retail Shop. Hope Chest’s ultimate goal is to raise $10 million annually by opening 50 Hope Chest shops nationwide within the next five years. The first Hope Chest retail store is located at 3850 Shoreline Drive in the Orono/Navarre area and is open daily. More information can be found at www.hopechest.us or by calling 952-471-8700.
About SimonDelivers™
SimonDelivers, Inc. is an online grocery delivery company servicing 3,200 square miles surrounding the metropolitan areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, from a single distribution center. SimonDelivers offers convenient next-day delivery six days a week to most locations including residential households, apartments, businesses and condominiums. The broad selections include regular grocery items, local favorites, fresh meat and produce, deli and seafood (both national and local brands), a Wine & Spirits Shop and, now, freshly prepared and fully cooked meals. For more information visit www.simondelivers.com.
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