Falcons Partner With Macy's And Make-A-Wish
December 10, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Springfield, MA - The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, are proud to partner with Macy's and the Make-A-Wish FoundationR to celebrate National Believe Day on Friday, December 11 when the Falcons host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Macy's designated December 11th as National Believe Day to celebrate our believing in the true meaning of the season and inspiring communities to embrace generosity and goodwill.
As part of this celebration, there will be a ceremonial puck drop before the Falcons game involving 5 year-old wish child, Gabrielle and her mom Regina, colleague Andrea York, Macy's Holyoke Store Manager, and Philip Glynn, M.D., Board Member, Make-A-Wish FoundationR of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Additional Believe celebrations include street teams in select cities across the country rewarding people with gift cards for random acts of kindness. The day culminates with the premiere of "Yes, Virginia," an animated special airing that night that celebrates the journey of eight-year old Virginia O'Hanlon who writes to the editor of the New York Sun in 1897 in her quest to find out if Santa Claus truly exists.
"Macy's believes in being both socially responsible and spreading holiday cheer within the communities that we serve," said Paul Gassner, District Vice President, Macy's. "Our Believe campaign celebrates the spirit of the holiday season while it gives back to local Make-A-Wish children. We're thrilled to know that we've inspired our shoppers to help raise funds for an organization that works at making the wishes of children with life threatening diseases become a reality."
For a second year in a row, Macy's Believe campaign embodies the spirit of the season, by creatively taking the concept of letters to Santa and making it a collaborative fundraising effort. For each letter written and stamped to Santa at the North Pole, and dropped off at Believe mailboxes at all Macy's stores across the country, Macy's donates $1 to The Make-A-Wish FoundationR up to $1 million dollars. Falcons fans will also have a chance to submit their Santa letters at the game.
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for
such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
The Make-A-Wish FoundationR grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
For Macy's Believe materials, please visit their website at www.macys.com/believe and for more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island please visit www.massri.wish.org.
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