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Pandora Jewelry’s pink ribbon charms help Komen for the Cure spread breast cancer awareness.


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Pier 1 Imports

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2008 marks Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Pier 1's twelfth year in partnership.  Pier 1's array of items that benefit Komen for the Cure include a candle, whose design is remodeled every August, a silk and hand-beaded Jewelry box and an embroidered shawl.  25 percent of the sales price of all items sold goes to benefit Komen and supports breast cancer research with a minimum guaranteed donation of $250,000.  

Pier 1 goes the extra mile and adds the Pier 1 gift card to benefit Komen with $1 donated for every gift card sold.

Program Information

Program Name (program 1): Candle, Jewelry Box, Embroidered Shawl
Benefit to Komen for the Cure: 25 percent (excluding tax) of the purchase price of the Candle and the Jewelry Box
Suggested Retail: Candle: $14; Jewelry Box: $30; Shawl: $40
Product Available for Purchase: Pier 1 stores nationwide. To find a store near you, visit www.pier1.com
Program Active: year round

Program Name (program 2): Gift Card
Benefit to Komen for the Cure: $1 for every gift card sold
Product Available for Purchase: Pier 1 stores nationwide. To find a store near you, visit www.pier1.com
Program Active: year round

2008 Guaranteed Donation: $250,000 for all offered items
Total number of years for program: 12 years
2007 Contribution: $250,000
Total contribution since program’s inception: more than $5 million

Pier 1 Imports is a member of the Komen Million Dollar Council.

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