Just Click, and Give…

February 18, 2008 By Karen

What is the easiest way to give to the causes of hunger, breast cancer, literacy, child health, rainforests, and animal rescue…in less than a minute…and for FREE?

Go to www.thehungersite.com!

The sponsors of this group of websites donates food, medical services, books, land preservation and more based on the number of clicks the site receives each day. Giving could not be easier, and it won’t cost you a dime.

On each tab of the website, you’ll see a large button labeled “Click Here to Give — it’s FREE”. And, 100% of the sponsor money goes to charity. After clicking, you can page down and see how many clicks have been received.

Want to give more? I was overwhelmed how, with any amount, we can make a world of difference in someone’s life. For example, under the site’s Gifts that Give More (TM), just $25 will feed a U.S. family for 5 weeks.

Here is a very small sampling of the many ways to give more:

  • Purchases of merchandise on the site means even more goes to charity.
  • You can donate for the six particular interests – hunger relief, breast cancer, child health, literacy, rainforests, and animal rescue.
  • You can target your giving to more specific needs such as feeding a U.S. family, school shoes for girls in rural Africa, heat a classroom in Afghanistan, or help build a school in Nepal.

So, make a visit to www.thehungersite.com, and give a few clicks!

Way to give!
Karen
www.KarenLCox.com

Gifts that Give More (TM) is a trademark of CharityUSA.com, LLC.

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5-Year Old Son Boycotts General Mills’ GoGurt

February 9, 2008 By Karen

“But it’s not fair,” cries my son with tears in his eyes.

A big fan of yogurt, he most enjoys yogurt in tubes, which are often accompanied by secret messages, codes and/or cartoon characters. This time, it was a contest. You’re probably familiar with these, the ‘get online, check your code, and see if you’ve won’ contest.

We did go online. And there, on the front page, was the statement that hit my son hard – Must be between the ages of 8-18 to participate.

“So,” he proclaims, “do not buy any more GoGurt until I am 8 years old.”

“Mommy, tell them.”

So I did, by email, via the Yoplait web site. I am proud of my son. His feelings were hurt, and he took a stand.

My note and General Mills’ response are below. A lame response in my opinion. Not even a token coupon to make a young, loyal customer feel a little better.

My Original Message:

My son asked me to contact your company. He, age 5, is very disappointed (in tears) that he cannot participate in your Gogurt promotion. Although there is probably legal or other reasons why the contest is only open to those 8-18, he has asked us to stop buying Gogurt until he is 8, although he has been a loyal customer. Thank you for your time.

Response:

Thank you for contacting General Mills regarding GoGurt Kids Choice Awards VIP Access sweepstakes. The rules for this offer are on the form and in order to participate all the rules must be adhered to. We appreciate the time you have taken to share your comments. The information you provided will be carefully reviewed with other members of the product team.

We hope you continue to enjoy our products and promotions.

I think they missed the point. I wasn’t asking to participate against the rules. I was merely letting them know they had alienated a member of their consumer base. And, how can we continue to enjoy their products and promotions, when we can’t participate in their promotion in the first place?

Karen
www.KarenLCox.com

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