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Make a difference with holiday giving
The holidays are certainly about togetherness and sharing special gifts with the people you love. But they can also be a time to make a difference that truly benefits those in need.
During this time of year many people wonder what they can do to assist those who are less fortunate or just need a helping hand. From supporting charities to volunteer work to just bringing a smile to someone else's face with a touching gift, there are a number of ways to share the true meaning of the holidays.
Give Back by Giving
One of the easiest ways to give back during the holidays is to support companies that donate a percentage of sales to worthy causes. In essence, you walk away with a thoughtful gift for your friend or family member, and others benefit from your generosity as well.
Multipet International, a pet toy company whose ever-popular Loofa dog appears in the PetSmart TV commercials, has a pink Loofa dog with the recognized pink ribbon embroidered on its chest that would make a heart-felt gift for an animal lover or anyone touched by breast cancer. According to Leslie Yellin, Multipet Director of Strategic Sales and a breast cancer survivor who spearheaded the "pink" program at the company, "A new dog command has entered the marketplace… ‘sit,' ‘stay,' and ‘fight' breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation has been selected as Multipet's charity-of-choice to receive ongoing contributions from the sale of the pink Loofa Dog.
The pink ribbon Loofa Dog and other adorable pet products are sold in over 20,000 stores nationwide, including PetSmart, PETCO, Pet Supplies Plus, Meijer's, Walgreens, and CVS.