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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: BRANSON LANDING HELPS LOCAL CHILDREN KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT! Branson, MO, July 1, 2008 - Summer break from school is in full swing and many families travel to the areas premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination - the Branson Landing - to shop for new school clothes, backpacks and all the necessities that help make the first day of school an enjoyable experience. But, for many local families the thought of preparing their children for that much-anticipated day is fought with anxiety and financial crisis. As an ongoing support mechanism for the community, the Branson Landing has launched the third seasonal school shoe drive campaign “School Shoes for Kids” in partnership with OnMedia Cable Company and Celebration City. “Here at the Landing, we’ve been very fortunate to have the local community as well as visiting guests, embrace the various charitable events we’ve scheduled throughout the year. In particular, the “School Shoes for Kids” Campaign continues to be one of our biggest community successes and I’m thrilled to see both the retailers and patrons working together to provide the gift of a new pair of school shoes to our local children in need.” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing for the Branson Landing. “Last year, we had six retail shoe stores serving as drop-off locations and we were able to collect over 800 new pairs of shoes…all of which were distributed to children living in Stone and Taney County. This year’s campaign promises to be even bigger with seven locations at the Branson Landing participating, with a goal of giving in excess of 1000 pairs of new shoes to area school children,” concluded Scholten.According to assistant Principal of the Branson High School, Michelle Brenner, the peer and societal pressures that school age children face is sometimes overwhelming. “A child’s self-esteem is directly correlated to his or her academic achievement and something as simple as a new pair of shoes or a new backpack can make a huge positive impact on the child’s thoughts of starting a new school year. As an educator in the local community, I’m thrilled to see local businesses working together to support our youth.” John Fitzgibbons, General Manager of Celebration City Theme Park in Branson, shares that sentiment. “As an established family attraction, we are committed to giving back to our local families and are excited to once again participate in this year’s shoe drive.” As a way to say thank you to those donating new shoes, participating Branson Landing retailers will provide donors with one FREE child’s admission ticket to Celebration City - valid any day during the regular 2008 operating season. 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 8th and drop them off at any of these Branson Landing business locations:
New shoe donations will be accepted at any of the participating retailers’ drop off bins during normal operating hours now through September 8, 2008. 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, as well as other assistance programs they provide throughout the year. For additional information, visit the Branson Landing website at www.bransonlanding.comBranson Landing... Where the Adventurous Shop, Dine, Play & Stay! |
