EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.,
Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Mr. Bubble®, the loveable bathtime friend of
kids and parents everywhere, is donating $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper
Midwest (RMHC-UM), thanks to thousands of Mr. Bubble fans who
participated in Mr. Bubble's 10-day effort leading up to National
Bubble Bath day on January
8th.
Each time someone nominated a friend deserving of a relaxing
bubble bath or added the Mr. Bubble profile photo frame to their
Facebook profile picture, Mr. Bubble made a $1 donation in support of RMHC-UM families.
On National Bubble Bath Day, Mr. Bubble quandrulped the
donation ($4) for each nomination. In
total, fans raised $3,236 with Mr.
Bubble contributing the remaining $6,764 for the even $10,000 donation.
In addition to the donation, Mr. Bubble made special
"bubble-baths-in-a-box" deliveries on National Bubble Bath Day
featuring the brand's Bubble Bath and Magic Bath Crackles to 1,000
families staying at RMHC chapters in Dallas, New
Orleans, Denver,
Chicago, Milwaukee, Tampa/St.
Petersburg, Phoenix,
Sacramento and New York City.
"We are so grateful for the support provided by Mr. Bubble and
his many fans across the country," said Jill Evenocheck, RMHC-UM President and
CEO. "These funds will help us provide a warm and comfortable
home-away-from-home to more than 5,000 families who seek
specialized care for their child in the
Twin Cities this year. And, because Ronald McDonald House chapters across the
country are always looking for ways to ease families' stress levels
and provide a fun diversion at the same time, we are especially
excited about the special deliveries that will be made to nine RMH
chapters on National Bubble Bath Day."
In addition, from Dec. 30 through Jan.
8, one nominee each day was awarded a year's supply of
bubble bath, along with the person who nominated them. Ten winners
were also selected per day to win their own iconic pink bottle of
bubble bath for adding the Mr. Bubble profile photo frame to their
Facebook picture.
"National Bubble Bath Day is a day meant to celebrate all things
bubbly and fun and Mr. Bubble wanted to share the joy of bubbles
with those who are among the most deserving. Thank you to all the
fans who played along with us this past week. Your efforts will
benefit many families who could use a little more fun in their
lives," said Michelle Hanson,
Director of Marketing at The Village Company, parent company for
the Mr. Bubble brand.
About The Village Company
The Village Company (TVC)
has a long and rich heritage in personal care products. Originally
known as Minnetonka, Inc., TVC
markets some of the country's most endearing and enduring heritage
brands including Mr. Bubble, the #1 bubble bath brand in children's
bath; Sesame Street® Bath Products; Village
Naturals Therapy™ and Village Naturals Aromatherapy bath products;
Soft & Dri® deodorant;
Dep® hair gels; and La
Bella® hair and skincare products. The
Village Company's brands are widely distributed through leading
retailers in the food, drug, mass and beauty channels. Visit
thevillagecompany.com to learn more.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper
Midwest
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest is a
non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is to provide a
comfortable and caring home away from home that supports keeping
families together and reduces stress during a child's serious
illness. Based in Minneapolis, the organization operates four
locations in the Twins Cities and serves more than 5,000 families
each year. Additional information can be found at
www.rmhtwincities.org
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SOURCE The Village Company