HTC, T-Mobile and Give Kids The World Team Up to Bring Smiles to
Children During This Season of Giving
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global
leader in mobile innovation and design, and T-Mobile Inc. are
partnering to provide children with life-threatening illnesses and
their families the opportunity to spend time at Give Kids The World
Village, a nonprofit "storybook" resort that provides cost-free
Orlando vacations.
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Customers who purchase a new Windows® Phone 8X by
HTC® in store or online can make their purchases count
toward the wish-giving goal. From Friday,
Nov. 23, through Monday, Dec. 31,
2012, customers who purchase Windows Phone 8X by HTC from a
T-Mobile authorized retailer will have the option to donate
$1 of their purchase to Give Kids The
World (GKTW) to help the total donation grow up to $75,000 with the potential to grant wishes for a
multitude of families. Customers who choose to participate can
track the growing wish online and via their mobile devices at
gift.htc.com. Donation updates will also be available on the HTC
Facebook page.
"The holidays are about generosity; we celebrate by giving gifts
to our family, our friends and extending our generosities to help
people in need. There is no better way to share the holiday spirit
than by helping to fulfill the wishes of children with
life-threatening illnesses," said Mike
Woodward, president of North
America, HTC. "Customers who purchase a Windows Phone
8X by HTC will help Give Kids The World to raise needed funds,
showing the families supported by the organization that they
care."
"This holiday season, T-Mobile is bringing amazing 4G
experiences to customers with the introduction of the new Windows
Phone 8X by HTC; by working with HTC to support Give Kids the
World, we're also empowering our customers to help families around
the world," said Andrew Morrison,
vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. "As the exclusive retail partner, we are
proud to support this great cause and campaign in all of our 3,000
locations nationwide."
Give Kids The World Village partners with more than 250
wish-granting organizations around the world to help fulfill the
wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses whose wish is to
visit the beloved theme parks of Central
Florida. Children and their families are invited for a free,
weeklong stay at the 70-acre village. This fantasy vacation
includes accommodations in whimsical villas, tickets to nearby
theme parks, meals, nightly entertainment and transportation. Since
1986, GKTW has welcomed more than 118,000 children from all 50
states and more than 70 countries worldwide.
"We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to HTC, T-Mobile
and all of their wonderful customers whose donations will allow us
to continue our mission of providing a week of unforgettable
happiness that inspires hope for children in the fight of their
lives," said Pamela Landwirth,
president of Give Kids The World.
The new Windows Phone 8X by HTC boasts an iconic design,
studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ and incredible camera
capabilities. The sophisticated smartphone runs Windows Phone 8
operating system from Microsoft, which includes features such as
Kid's Corner, a worry-free way for parents to share entertainment
on their smartphones with their children. A simple swipe activates
a protected place on the phone where kids can play with
applications and features selected by the parent. Also perfect for
families, the new Rooms feature allows customers to create a
private network for chatting and sharing photos, notes, calendars
and other content with a close group of people.
Designed with style in mind, the Windows Phone 8X by HTC is
sculpted around a beautiful 4.3-inch super 720p HD display and has
a curved back in a premium matte finish that feels great and fits
perfectly in your hand. And because color is such an integral part
of the Windows Phone experience, the smartphone is available in a
stunning California Blue color.
With the importance of capturing photos of special moments and
sharing these memories through social media, the Windows Phone 8X
by HTC comes equipped with impressive camera technology and the
ability to record video in 1080p with both the rear- and
front-facing cameras. A physical shutter button makes it
quick and easy to capture spontaneous action even if the phone is
locked.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is available paired with a T-Mobile
Classic Plan for $199.99 after a
$50 mail-in-rebate card. The device
is also available for well-qualified customers paired with a
T-Mobile Value Plan for $149.99 down
after a $50 mail-in rebate card, and
with 20 equal, interest-free monthly payments of $20 with T-Mobile's Equipment Installment Plan; 0
percent APR, O.A.C. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is sold
nationwide at T-Mobile retail stores and online at
http://www.T-Mobile.com.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many
award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people
at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of
design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences
for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes
smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense®, a multilayered
graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC
is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more
information, please www.htc.com.
About Give Kids The World
Recognized as the highest rated charity in America by personal
finance site MainStreet, and also reported by MSN Money, Give Kids
The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in
Central Florida that creates
magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and
their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical
resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a weeklong,
cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous
individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting
organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 118,000
families from all 50 states and over 70 countries. For more
information about GKTW and its mission, visit
http://www.gktw.org/.
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