Firewheel Town Center has announced its fall 2018 campaign in support of Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast cancer, a disease that kills more than 41,000 people in the U.S. each year. FTC is owned by Simon, who, through this campaign, is helping support Komen’s work to save lives and reach its ‘Bold Goal’ of reducing breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Simon is joining the fight against breast cancer by starting a national conversation and challenging people to help create a renewed movement in the fight.
“We are thrilled to launch our fall 2018 ‘More Than Pink initiatives’ and have been overwhelmed by the ongoing positive support this movement has garnered with our shoppers, retailers and employees to support Susan G. Komen in its tireless efforts to reduce breast cancer deaths,” said Chelsey Lamar, area director of marketing, North East Mall and FIrewheel Town Center.
From Oct. 1-29, visitors to Firewheel Town Center will be able to participate in programs to help support Susan G. Komen.
Discount Pass Program: In exchange for a $10 donation to Susan G. Komen, shoppers will receive a Discount Pass, available at Guest Services or the Mall Office at Firewheel Town Center, providing 25 percent off one item at each participating retailer. A digital Discount Pass will be a new option available this fall and will allow shoppers to instantly donate and download a Discount Pass to their mobile device at www.simon.com/sgkdonate. All Discount Pass donations go to Susan G. Komen.
Susan G. Komen® Visa® Simon Giftcard®: Customers can purchase a Susan G. Komen® Visa® Simon Giftcard® at Guest Services or the Mall office. One dollar for each Susan G. Komen® Visa® Simon Giftcard® sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen. The Susan G. Komen® Visa® Simon Giftcard® is available year-round.
Local Events: Firewheel Town Center – SGK donations will be collected during Firewheel Town Center’s Fall Festival on October 27 from 2-5 p.m. and Boo Bash Trick or Treating Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
From 2017 – 2018, Simon has raised $2.77 Million in support of Susan G. Komen, all generated through the support and participation of shoppers, retailers and employees.
About: Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
About: Susan G. Komen® is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $956 million in research and provided more than $2.1 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 60 countries worldwide. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect at ww5.komen.org/social.