May 8, 2012
The National Park Foundation and Macy's Work Together for Mother's Day Philanthropy
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Washington D.C. - The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, and Macy's are giving people the opportunity to thank moms everywhere - including Mother Earth!
Between now and May 13, the public is invited to visit www.facebook.com/macys to thank mothers across the globe with a free, personalized Facebook message in honor of Mother's Day 2012. Users should select the National Park Foundation as their charity of choice. For every message that is sent, Macy's will donate three dollars in the recipient's honor to the National Park Foundation. Individuals can send up to 30 messages a day through both Facebook and email.
Macy's will donate up to $400,000 total to selected non-profits. The National Park Foundation is one of five mom-approved charities that Macy's will contribute to as part of the "Thank a Mom" movement. Find out more about the work of the National Park Foundation and how to help at www.nationalparks.org
You are the owner of 84 million acres of the world's most treasured landscapes, ecosystems, and historic sites -- all protected in America's nearly 400 national parks. Chartered by Congress, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America's national parks, which works hand in hand with the National Park Service to connect all Americans to the parks, and to make sure that they are preserved for the generations who will follow.
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.
DETAILS:
Visit This is Your Land at: www.nationalparks.org
Visit FACEBOOK at: http://www.facebook.com/nationalpark
Visit TWITTER at: http://twitter.com/goparks
A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
