Macy’s helps local charity raise funds and awareness for important cause
TAMPA, FL – JUNE 20, 2014
Macy’s and Fulfill Your Destiny invite customers to participate in Macy’s ninth annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 23, 2014. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, and has helped raise more than $48 million for charities across the country since 2006. Customers can participate in this year’s event by purchasing shopping passes directly from Fulfill Your Destiny now.
“Macy’s is committed to giving back, both nationally and to our local communities,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “For the last eight years, Macy’s ‘Shop For A Cause’ program has provided our customers and associates a unique opportunity to show their support and give back to their local community organizations, while also enjoying great savings at Macy’s.”
Macy’s has provided Fulfill Your Destiny with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. Fulfill Your Destiny. will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells. The more shopping passes sold by Fulfill Your Destiny, the more money Fulfill Your Destiny will raise!
By purchasing a shopping pass from Fulfill Your Destiny, customers support helping people in our greater Tampa Bay community while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Pass holders will receive special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, but some exclusions apply.
For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit shopforacause.macysinc.com. To purchase shopping passes from Fulfill Your Destiny, contact Karen Mertes by e-mail at karen@fulfillyourdestiny.org or karen.mertes@yahoo.com, by phone at 813-533-1963 or through Fulfill Your Destiny’s website at www.fulfillyourdestiny.org.
About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy’s offers 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. Macy’s flagship stores — including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California — are known internationally and leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
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Fulfill Your Destiny
3030 North Rocky Point, W., Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33607
e-mail: karen@fulfillyourdestiny.org
phone: 813-533-1963
website: www.fulfillyourdestiny.org
