BEAVERTON, Ore., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech®
Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings
Ltd. (HKSE: 303) and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer,
today announced a campaign to raise money for Make-A-Wish by
donating $2 from every phone, baby
monitor and qualifying accessory purchase made on certain VTech's
websites. VTech also invites shoppers to help grant wishes by
including a personal contribution to their purchase.
From July 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012, VTech will donate
$2 for every phone, baby monitor and
qualifying accessory sold on www.vtechphones.com and
www.babymonitors.vtech.com to Make-A-Wish® with a minimum
guaranteed donation of $50,000. The
donations will be distributed among the 62 chapters of Make-A-Wish,
depending on where the purchases originate, to grant local
wishes.
"Giving back to important children's causes has always been a
part of VTech's culture," said Matt
Ramage, senior vice president, VTech Communications, Inc.
"We make products that help people share important moments in their
lives, and now we have the opportunity to help create important
moments in the lives of others and share the power of a wish®."
Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has enriched the lives of children with
life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work.
Their mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish
experience has on children, families, donors, sponsors and entire
communities.
"VTech's support means a great deal to the children we serve,"
said David A. Williams, Make-A-Wish
America president and chief executive officer. "Currently, for
every child we reach, another is diagnosed with a life-threatening
condition and needs a wish. With VTech's help we can work towards
fulfilling our ultimate vision of making every eligible child's
wish come true."
For more information on VTech's donations to Make-A-Wish, please
visit VTech at www.vtechphones.com or www.babymonitors.vtech.com.
Also, find VTech phones on Facebook® and Twitter®.
About VTech®
VTech is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless telephones
and electronic learning products. It also provides highly
sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, the
Group's mission is to be the most cost effective designer and
manufacturer of innovative, high quality consumer electronics
products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most
efficient manner.
Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook
is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope,
strength and joy. According to a 2011 U.S. study of wish impact,
most health professionals surveyed believe a wish-come-true can
have positive impacts on the health of children. Kids say wishes
give them renewed strength to fight their illnesses, and their
parents say these experiences help strengthen the entire family.
Based in Phoenix, Make-A-Wish is
one of the world's leading children's charities, serving children
in every community in the United
States and its territories. With the help of generous donors
and more than 25,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish
somewhere in the country every 38 minutes. It has granted more than
212,000 wishes since its inception in 1980; nearly 14,000 in 2011
alone. Visit Make-A-Wish at wish.org and discover how you can
share the power of a wish®.
Media Contact:
Erin O'Brien
GolinHarris
714-918-8236
eobrien@golinharris.com
SOURCE VTech Communications, Inc.
