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Alex's Coupons Donates $1000.00 to NCCS
November 2, 2005,
GIG HARBOR, WA — Alex's Coupons, (www.alexscoupons.com)
a website devoted to providing the latest deals and coupons to
consumers, donated one thousand dollars to the National Children's
Cancer Society on November 2, 2005.
Alex’s Coupons was launched by Todd & Andrea Martini in October
1999. The inspiration for the site was their daughter Alexandra,
who was diagnosed with Leukemia in November 1998 at the age of 10
months. In September 1999 the Martini family relocated
cross-country to Durham NC, so Alex could undergo a lifesaving
Cord Blood Transplant. During that time the Martinis’ financial
situation was very precarious. At the suggestion of a friend, Todd
Martini started Affiliates for Alex, a collection of affiliate
links designed to raise money for Alex’s transplant. This website
would later evolve into Alex’s Coupons. Over the last six years
Alex’s Coupons has provided coupons and deals to millions of
consumers, while educating them about Childhood Cancer.
In addition to Alex’s Coupons, the Martinis are very involved in
activism and fundraising on behalf of several organizations,
including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Starlight
Starbright. "We are putting out this press release in the hope
that it will encourage other small businesses to become more
involved in supporting this fantastic organization, which helped
us greatly during our daughter’s Alex’s transplants, and has
helped countless other children with Cancer and their families,"
said co-founder Todd Martini."
“The National Children’s Cancer Society is grateful for the
generous support of Alex’s Coupons,” said Krista Rudd,
Communications Director for the N.C.C.S. “As a family who has
battled cancer, the Martinis understand all too well the emotional
and financial stress a childhood cancer diagnosis brings. Their
gift will provide hope for families during a very difficult time.”
About National Children’s Cancer Society
The National Children’s Cancer Society (www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.com)
was established in 1987 to improve the quality of life for
children with cancer through financial and in-kind assistance,
advocacy, support services and educational resources. Since its
inception, the N.C.C.S. has provided more than $35 million in
direct financial assistance to over 17,000 children with cancer
and their families in the United States, and has distributed over
$154 million in donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to
65,000 children at 52 facilities in 35 countries.
About Alex’s Coupons
Alex’s Coupons (www.alexscoupons.com)
offers coupons for over 1000 online stores, as well as ePuzzles,
posters, a bi-monthly newsletter, a Home Decorating Guide and
Childhood Cancer Resources. Visit
www.alexscoupons.com/about.html to read the story of how and
why Alex’s Coupons was started. To learn more about Alexandra
Martini and her six year fight against Leukemia visit Alex’s Place
at www.alexupdate.com. |