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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: SCHOOL SHOES FOR KIDS… BRANSON LANDING’S SHOE DRIVE BRANSON, MO, June 20, 2007 - With the help of countless supporters, philanthropic organizations and six Branson Landing retail establishments, “School Shoes for Kids”—a community outreach program in cooperation with OnMedia Cable Company, has been created. The much needed “School Shoes for Kids” Program will supply new school shoes to those children in need, throughout Stone and Taney County in Missouri. “Unfortunately, we often think of poverty and need on a national/inner city level but there is such a strong demand for school supplies, clothes and shoes…the basic necessities, right here in our own backyard,” stated Tammy Scholten, Marketing Manager for the Branson Landing. “I am confident that this much needed community shoe drive will help several hundred local children in the Stone and Taney County school systems, start the new school year - with new shoes!” Participation in the “School Shoes for Kids” program is very easy. Shoppers can simply purchase a new pair of shoes for school aged children – now through September 9th and drop them off at any of the participating Branson Landing retailers:
This year’s campaign kicked off on Saturday, June 16th and those donating new shoes this summer, will receive an extra benefit. With each new pair of shoes donated, the participating Branson Landing retailers will provide donors with one FREE child’s admission ticket to Celebration City—a local family oriented amusement park, built for kids. “When Ms. Scholten approached us about the program, we knew that we wanted to get involved and thought what better way to help out than to let parents treat their own children to a day of family fun at our park,” stated John Fitzgibbons, General Manager of Celebration City Theme Park in Branson, MO. “This year’s shoe drive promises to be big” stated Lisa Bench, representative for OnMedia Cable Company. “We have six great retailers at the Branson Landing serving as the drop off points and with the support of the community, our goal is to collect and distribute 1,000 new pair of shoes to area school children.” New shoe donations should be made at any of the participating retailers’ drop off bins during normal operating hours at Branson Landing - now through September 9th. All of the shoes collected during this campaign will be disbursed among two local charities (Gift of Hope and Love INC.) during their annual School Readiness Fairs held in August. For more information, visit www.bransonlanding.com. About the Branson Landing: Branson Landing is a new $435 million public/private project, spanning 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake Taneycomo, adjacent to historic downtown Branson, Missouri. It is the largest development in the 93 year history of Branson, offering sumptuous living, eclectic shops, fine dining, intimate café’s and a waterfront boardwalk which are all animated with live entertainment and a $7.5 million water spectacular that synchronizes light, sound, music and fire. For more information, visit www.bransonlanding.com. About Love INC: Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) is a national organization. Started in 2001, this affiliate is one of 130 from across the country. Their mission is to mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ, believing that “the church” is anyone who has a love for God and the community, including businesses, agencies, individuals and churches in Stone and Taney County. Their goal is to meet those needs where this isn’t already an agency providing that service. Love INC coordinates the School Readiness Fair for Stone County residents, Toys for Tots and other holiday assistance programs. ;For more information, visit www.lovingcommunities.com. About Gift of Hope: Started in 1989 by the owners and employees of National Enzyme Company in Forsyth, MO, Gift of Hope, Inc. represents thousands of dollars each year enriching the lives of Taney County families and children. Their mission is to help local children grow up, get a good education and prosper; hoping that they will have a positive influence in the community’s future. All proceeds from Gift of Hope’s annual Celebrate America event go toward the funding of the School Days Program, ensuring that every child has the school supplies and necessary items needed to maintain a positive environment for his or her education. For more information, visit www.giftofhopeinc.org. Branson Landing... Where the Adventurous Shop, Dine, Play & Stay! |
