OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 11, 2012) - Tune in to the Snowsuit Fund Radiothon tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. on Ottawa's CHEZ 106, Y101 and 105.3 KISS FM, and hear Lauren Moir, Vice President Marketing, Giant Tiger Stores Limited talk about Giant Tiger's amazing contribution of over 700 snowsuits, valued at approximately $43,000.
This is Giant Tiger's second year participating in the Radiothon. The New 105.3 KISS FM, Y101 and CHEZ 106 are broadcasting live and taking calls until 6:00 p.m. for listeners to donate $40 to buy a snowsuit for a child in need. Listeners wishing to donate during the Radiothon may call (613) 750-1053.
The Snowsuit Fund is an Ottawa-based charity that raises funds for the purchase and distribution of snowsuits to needy children, 15 years and under. During the 2011/2012 season, The Snowsuit Fund distributed over 15,000 new snowsuits and has been keeping children warm for 30 years.
A very Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
About Giant Tiger:
Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian owned family discount store, providing on trend family fashions, groceries, and everyday needs at low prices that Canadians have come to love and expect. Established in 1961 in Ottawa's Byward Market, the privately held company has grown to over 200 locations across Canada and employs over 7,000 team members. The friendly local stores with the iconic yellow tiger logo are more than an affordable and convenient shopping experience for customers, they help bring communities together. Giant Tiger has a long-standing tradition of supporting surrounding communities. In 2011, Giant Tiger donated more than $2 million to more than 700 local associations across Canada. For more information about the company, please visit www.gianttiger.com or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gianttiger or follow us on Twitter @GTboutique.
Because Every Day is Canada Day with Giant Tiger. #CanadaProud
Contact Information:
Janie Aker
Manager, Public Relations and Community Activation
jaker@gianttiger.com
www.gianttiger.com