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Groupon Gives Back on Giving Tuesday and Offers Sweepstakes with Hugh JackmanGroupon today announced a campaign to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as campaigns to raise funds for Kiva, DonorsChoose.org and ioby. To join in the spirit of Giving Tuesday, Groupon will match funds collected for each of these campaigns in the United States, up to $25,000 per campaign and $100,000 total. In addition, each $10 donation to the Groupon campaign for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will automatically enter contributors into a sweepstakes* for a chance to win a trip to New York City, including VIP tickets to the new play, The River, on Broadway and a meet-and-greet after the show with the star and two-time Tony Award-winner, Hugh Jackman. All details can be found at www.groupon.com/hugh. Groupon and Hugh Jackman raise funds for #GivingTuesday (Photo: Business Wire) "One of my favorite charities is Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS," said Hugh Jackman. "Please join me in supporting this worthwhile organization that is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of men, women and children across the country who are facing serious health challenges. And I look forward to you seeing The River and saying hello after the show." One winner of the sweepstakes will receive:
The sweepstakes ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15. The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, December 16. Groupon will match up to $100,000 in contributions to the campaigns (maximum of $25,000 per campaign):
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime, anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale, Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and more with Groupon Goods. Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com. To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile. To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com. *No donation is necessary to enter or win, and a donation will not increase your chances of winning. To enter without donation, go to http://www.groupon.com/pages/entry-hugh-jackman or if you are in Germany go to http://www.groupon.de/hugh. See Official Rules for additional requirements. Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries received. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of the U.S. & D.C., Toronto, Canada, Vancouver, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Spain, and UK. Must be 18+. Entry period ends: 11:59 p.m. EST on 12/15/14. ARV of prize: $4983. Sponsor: Groupon, Inc., 600 West Chicago Avenue, Ste. 400, Chicago, IL 60654 and a number of other companies in the Groupon group of companies. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20141202006052/en/ |