WWE® Launches Global Fundraiser to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for
Hope, a global online fundraising campaign with Prizeo, that will give
one lucky winner the Ultimate WrestleMania 34 Experience in New
Orleans with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Fans can now visit www.Prizeo.com/WWE
and have the opportunity to donate as little as $10 for a chance to win
the Ultimate WrestleMania 34 Experience. Those who support the
campaign will also have the opportunity to win additional rewards, based
on their donation amount.
“For the second year in a row, WWE’s ‘Superstars for Hope’ campaign will
support Boys & Girls Clubs of America to further enhance their efforts
to enable young people to reach their full potential,” said Stephanie
McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “WWE is committed to using the power
of our brand to give back and leave a lasting impact on local
communities.”
“Boys & Girls Clubs of America is honored to receive support from WWE’s
Superstars for Hope campaign,” said Frank Sanchez, National Vice
President, Business & Community Affairs. “WWE and Boys & Girls Clubs of
America have formed a tremendous partnership where together we provide
Club kids all across the U.S. with the tools and skills to eradicate
bullying in their communities. We are thankful to have a partner like
WWE that cares so deeply about America’s youth.”
The Ultimate WrestleMania 34 Experience includes:
-
2 Ringside Tickets to WrestleMania 34 including:
– Meet
and greet with WWE Superstars
– Exclusive sneak peek of the WrestleMania
set before doors open
– Picture on the ramp before WrestleMania
–
Backstage tour of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and get interviewed on the WrestleMania
set
– Design your own WrestleMania ring gear and have a
photo shoot
-
2 VIP Tickets to the WWE Hall of Fame 2018
– Walk the red carpet
during the Hall of Fame Pre-Show
– Sit in talent section during
the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
-
2 VIP Tickets to WrestleMania 34 Axxess, WWE’s ultimate fan
event -
2 Ringside Tickets to NXT TakeOver: New Orleans
–
Backstage meet and greet with NXT Superstars
- 2 Invitations to WrestleMania Week private events
- WWE Championship Title autographed by WWE Superstars
-
Roundtrip airfare for two people plus hotel accommodations for three
nights in New Orleans
Fans can click here
now through Friday, April 21, to donate for their chance to win.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For
more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org)
has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as
productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs
serve nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and
community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing
and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families
in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations
worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun,
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis
during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic
success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a
Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives.
National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at http://www.bgca.org/facebook
and http://bgca.org/twitter.
http://bgca.org/twitter.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly
traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and
recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a
portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52
weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly
entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media
and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million
homes worldwide in 25 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7
over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views,
scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is
currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is
headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles,
London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and
Tokyo.
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About Prizeo
Prizeo is a
celebrity digital fundraising platform that provides influential
personalities an unparalleled platform to raise funds and awareness for
charitable causes by offering fans the chance to win unique experiences.
Launched in 2013, Prizeo has raised tens of millions of dollars for
thousands of charities and has ignited a base of millennials to become
first-time charitable donors through an exciting and inclusive platform.
Prizeo campaigns have featured celebrities such as One Direction, Justin
Bieber, Lin Manuel Miranda, Will Ferrell, Lady Gaga, Bill Murray, Samuel
L. Jackson, Steven Tyler, Mark Ruffalo, George R.R. Martin, Ed Sheeran,
Zac Efron, Tyler Oakley, Connor Franta and Kobe Bryant.
Prizeo is a member of the Charity Network, recently named one of Fast
Company’s 2017
Most Innovative Companies. It serves as a sister company to
Charitybuzz, an online charity auction platform, and Chideo, a charity
video network. To learn more visit: www.prizeo.com.
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