Republic of Tea
Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Republic of Tea have been partners in the breast cancer movement through the Sip for the Cure® program since 2001. The Republic of Tea continues it commitment in 2008, donating 15% of the wholesale price of a variety of products designed to raise awareness and funds for Komen for the Cure. Among these products is its signature Sip for the Cure® line, which includes five pink tea varieties: Pink Grapefruit Green Tea (regular and decaf), Pink Lemonade Green Tea, Pink Rose Green Tea and Pink Lady® Apple Green Tea. Also included in the program are 250-count bulk bags of tea, 50-count single serve of Pink Grapefruit Tea, and Pink Grapefruit Tea Marmalade.
The Republic of Tea also offers specially-designed gift items and accessories, including a tea tin and gift mug set, and a pink ceramic tea pot and tea mug. The Republic of Tea has donated more than $650,000 since the inception of the Sip for the Cure® program. For more information, visit www.republicoftea.com.
Program Information
Program Name: Sip for the Cure®
Benefit to Komen for the Cure: 15 percent of the wholesale price from the sale of a variety of tea and food products, gift items and accessories
Suggested Retail: prices vary per product
Guaranteed Donation: $100,000 minimum guaranteed donation
Product Available for Purchase: natural and specialty food stores, department stores and other retail stores nationwide; online and catalog
Program Active: January 1 through December 31, 2008
2007 Contribution: $100,0000
Total contribution since program’s inception: more than $650,000
Total number of years for program: 8 years