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THE ROAD TO RELAY FOR LIFE RUNS THROUGH FIRST & MAIN
First & Main merchants offer discounts in honor of Relay for Life
Hudson, Ohio, (May 16, 2006) – Hudson residents will soon be seeing purple! The lamp posts throughout First & Main will be strung with purple bows to promote the fact that the Road to Relay runs through First & Main. From May 20 through June 3, First & Main merchants will offer special Relay for Life discounts and promotions to benefit the American Cancer Society. Offers will include the following:
Heinen’s Village Market
Special “Relay for Life” Coffee Roast: $2 of every purchase donated to Relay for Life.
Huggys Fine Chocolate & Nuts: $1 of every purchase over $5 donated.
Abigail & Annie’s: For every purple item purchased $1 will be donated to Relay for Life.
Fundamentals: Buy a $5 raffle ticket to win a “Wild About a Cure” display which includes three giant plush wild cats, valued at over $150.00. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
Snip-its Haircuts for Kids: Receive 10 percent off any Snip-Its hair care product, with proceeds donated.
Nicky Nicole: Entire stock of novelty pillows on sale, with a portion of sales donated.
FASTFRAME: Purchase a raffle ticket to win a framed print, with all proceeds donated.
Raffle tickets are $1 each, $5 for six.
The Shoe Gallery of Hudson: Ten percent off any purchase that includes the color purple.
In Style Accessories: Enter your name to win one of four $25 gift certificates.
Cold Stone Creamery: Announcing the “Think Purple for Life” campaign. For each Raspberry Sorbet, Raspberry Ice Cream “Love It,” or “Gotta Have It” size creation sold, $1 will be donated to Relay for Life.
Uniquely Ohio: Five percent of all purchases made on Saturday, May 27, will go to Relay for Life.
Cartoleria Fine Paperie: $1 of every piece of boxed stationary sold will be donated.
Vue: $1 of every Purple Passion Martini sold will go to benefit Relay for Life.
Tomato Grill: $2 from every grape martini sold will be donated.
“We are looking forward to the Relay for Life running into Hudson,” said Regan Gettens of First & Main. “We hope to make a remarkable donation for the cure as well as help celebrate the lives of those we have lost from this disease. The merchants are excited to support the cause and 100 percent of the money raised will be donated to aide the American Cancer Society.”
According to Gettens, First & Main has committed to a minimum donation of at least $2,500.
Relay for Life began in 1985 with Dr. Gordy Klatt. The event raced on all over the United States and in 2005 hit 20 countries around the World. Last year over $178 million was raised to help find a cure.
For more information and a complete list of available discounts at First & Main visit, www.firstandmainhudson.com.
About Relay for Life
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. For information visit, www.cancer.org.
About First and Main
Hudson’s newly revitalized shopping area has more than 30 local, regional and national shops and restaurants including Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor, Talbot’s, Chico’s, Fundamentals, Creative Toys, Nicky Nicole and more. For a complete listing of stores and upcoming events, visit our Web site at www.firstandmainhudson.com.
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