Special thanks to our corporate partners for providing opportunities for shoppers to support the American Red Cross through the purchase of the following items.

APPAREL & OTHER WEARABLES

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve T-shirt – The GAP

Available Feb. 6, 2006 through
Apr. 30, 2006 or while supplies last

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Gap introduces the "Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve" T-shirt, an exclusive, limited edition T-shirt that benefits the American Red Cross. Seventy three percent of the retail price from the purchase of the T-shirt (one hundred percent of the proceeds) will be donated to support the Red Cross mission to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The T-shirt is available for $19.50 at select Gap stores throughout the country.

"Humanity is Instrumental" - Hard Rock International

Through Sept. 30, 2006

Support Red Cross Katrina relief efforts by purchasing a limited-edition Hard Rock "Humanity is Instrumental" pin in any Hard Rock Cafe retail store or online at HardRock.com. Hard Rock International will donate 90 percent of the purchase price from every pin sold to the American Red Cross.

"Humanity" Tee by Terri Hatcher - Presents for Purpose

While Supplies Last

Presents for Purpose will donate 50 percent of the sales price to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Commemorative Tee - Major League Baseball

While Supplies Last

Major League Baseball will donate to American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief efforts $13 per commemorative tee sold online.  The graphic of the baseball player on the shirt represents Major League Baseball's sorrow for those who have lost loved ones, and for those whose lives have been so tragically disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. 

ART & CRAFTS

Gail Pittman Pottery

Ongoing

Mississippi artist and entrepreneur Gail Pittman is donating profits from her new pottery pattern "Hope and Future" to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The pattern includes a bowl and tray.

The bowl sells for $100, with $56.42 donated to the Red Cross for each bowl purchased. The tray sells for $50, and $12.64 will be donated per piece. Gail writes: "The colors in these pieces represent the tapestry of lives and businesses that have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina."

BOOKS & CALENDARS

New Orleans 2006 Calendar - BrownTrout Publishers, Inc.

Through Apr. 30, 2006

All our hearts are with the people of New Orleans, the city that has always welcomed everyone. This New Orleans 2006 wall calendar showcases that unique setting where one experiences peerless jazz music, bona fide Cajun cuisine, old world traditionsand a lifestyle that embraces the decadent and unconventional. In order to help American Red Cross disaster relief efforts, BrownTrout Publishers has provided this special edition 2006 New Orleans Calendar.

BrownTrout Publishers will donate $1 from the sale of each unit of this 2006 New Orleans calendar to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, with a minimum donation of $100,000.

Book Club Promotion - Scholastic Books

Through Apr. 20, 2006

To empower children to be able to make a contribution, Scholastic will donate 10 percent of the dollar amount of every ClassroomsCare book club order received, with a minimum donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

CNN Reports: Katrina – State of Emergency

Ongoing

CNN will donate to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief efforts 100 percent of CNN's royalties and a matching contribution from Andrews McMeel Publishing (totaling 5-10 percent of the purchase price) from each sale of CNN Reports: Hurricane Katrina – State of Emergency.

HOUSEHOLD

"Let Freedom Ring" Checks - Clarke American

Ongoing

Clarke American will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $1 for every box of "Let Freedom Ring" checks and $0.50 for every set of label sheets sold from this line of patriotic themed products.

"Spirit of America" Checks - John H. Harland Company

Ongoing

Harland will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $1 for every box of "Spirit of America" checks and $0.50 for every set of label sheets sold from this line of patriotic themed products.

Mag Instrument, Inc.

Ongoing

The American Red Cross is collaborating with Mag Instrument, maker of Maglite® flashlights, the world’s leading premium flashlights, to build awareness and support for the organization’s preparedness initiative. Mag Instrument has developed new packaging for its flashlights that includes Red Cross emergency preparedness checklists and guides. The Mag Instrument® flashlights, including the Red Cross emergency preparedness information, are offered at national and regional retailers across the United States.

Gail Pittman Pottery

Ongoing

Mississippi artist and entrepreneur Gail Pittman is donating profits from her new pottery pattern "Hope and Future" to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The pattern includes a bowl and tray.

The bowl sells for $100, with $56.42 donated to the Red Cross for each bowl purchased. The tray sells for $50, and $12.64 will be donated per piece. Gail writes: "The colors in these pieces represent the tapestry of lives and businesses that have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina."

Purell Hand Sanitizer

February 2007

For every specially-marked bottle of Purell at your local Wal-Mart sold through February 2007, 10 cents will be donated to support the lifesaving work of the American Red Cross, up to a maximum of $200,000.

First Aid Emergency Preparedness Kits - Target

Ongoing

The American Red Cross and Target have partnered to design an affordable, family-friendly kit for four containing essential items needed in the event of an emergency. You can customize for your family kit by adding food, water and other personal essentials.

The kit is affordably priced at $29.99, of which Target will donate $10 from the purchase of every kit to the American Red Cross. First Aid Emergency Preparedness Starter Kits are available at Target stores nationwide and online in limited supply at Target.com.

MUSIC

"American Idol" Single - Season Four

Ongoing

The finalists on the fourth season of "American Idol" have released "When You Tell Me That You Love Me" as a 19 Recordings/RCA Records single, which has already hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100.

RCA and 19 Entertainment will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $0.50 for every CD sold. The lead track, "When You Tell Me That You Love Me," was a No. 2 hit for Diana Ross in the United Kingdom in 1991. Also featured on the single are Desmond Child’s productions of the "American Idol" finalists' versions of "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," written by Bobby Scott and Bobby Russell and popularized by the Hollies in 1970 and "Everything Is Beautiful," written and originally recorded by Ray Stevens in 1970.

Christmas Classics: Yesterday, Today & Forever - Frame of Mind Entertainment

Oct. 15, 2005 through Apr. 15, 2006

This compilation CD features some of the greatest singers of all time (Tony Bennett, Jessica Simpson, Destiny's Child, Luther Vandross, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, Ashley 1st, TLC, Gloria Estefan, Babyface) giving their renditions of holiday classics.

The Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund will receive $10 from each purchase of the CD, which is priced at $19.98, and according to Music Insider, is "the most impressive holiday music experience of the year, it's the ideal gift for any music fan and the perfect addition to any music collection."

I Believe To My Soul - Starbucks, Rhino and Work Song

Ongoing

A new record featuring soul legends Ann Peebles, Billy Preston, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint. In response to Hurricane Katrina’s direct impact on the lives of the artists and a region where soul’s roots run deep, Starbucks, Rhino and Work Song are donating $10 from the price of this CD, when purchased at Starbucks or online, to the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Sound Response - Target

While Supplies Last

Target is donating 100 percent of the retail price ($7.99) for every Sound Response CD sold.  This compilation of hits available exclusively at Target stores nationwide includes songs by Annie Stela, Ben Folds, Ben Harper, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, James blunt, Jason Mraz, Jet, Kelly Clarkson, Radiohead, Rob Thomas, Staind, Tori Amos and Velvet Revolver. 

OTHER

"Let Freedom Ring" Checks - Clarke American

Ongoing

Clarke American will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $1 for every box of "Let Freedom Ring" checks and $0.50 for every set of label sheets sold from this line of patriotic themed products.

Flowers for Good

February 2007

Visit www.FlowersforGood.com and place an order for any floral or gift product and then select American Red Cross as your charity of choice to benefit from your purchase. For products that are $39.95 or less, $5 will go to the American Red Cross. For orders of more than $39.95, $10 will go to American Red Cross. A note referencing the contribution will be sent along with your order to the recipient.

"Spirit of America" Checks - John H. Harland Company

Ongoing

Harland will donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $1 for every box of "Spirit of America" checks and $0.50 for every set of label sheets sold from this line of patriotic themed products.

"Your Help Counts" - Official Cash Donation Sites

Ongoing

When a disaster occurs, retail stores can implement a convenient, turn-key customer donation program to help raise money for the Red Cross in support of the disaster. Called "Your Help Counts," this program is designed to tap into the generosity of retailers who want to make a financial donation immediately following a disaster in their area or elsewhere.

Companies interested in partnering with the American Red Cross may contact Corporate Partnerships and Cause Marketing for the proposal process.  Management of donor dollars is a priority to the American Red Cross.  Therefore, in order to protect consumer purchases, a written agreement and official product disclaimers are required for all cause marketing partnerships and for use of the Red Cross name or logo.
	Learn more online at Redcross.org
	Via email: CauseMarketing@usa.redcross.org
	Via phone: 202-303-8380

PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY

Mag Instrument, Inc.

Ongoing

The American Red Cross is collaborating with Mag Instrument, maker of Maglite® flashlights, the world’s leading premium flashlights, to build awareness and support for the organization’s preparedness initiative. Mag Instrument has developed new packaging for its flashlights that includes Red Cross emergency preparedness checklists and guides. The Mag Instrument® flashlights, including the Red Cross emergency preparedness information, are offered at national and regional retailers across the United States.

First Aid Emergency Preparedness Kits - Target

Ongoing

The American Red Cross and Target have partnered to design an affordable, family-friendly kit for four containing essential items needed in the event of an emergency. You can customize for your family kit by adding food, water and other personal essentials.

The kit is affordably priced at $29.99, of which Target will donate $10 from the purchase of every kit to the American Red Cross. First Aid Emergency Preparedness Starter Kits are available at Target stores nationwide and online in limited supply at Target.com.

REWARDS PROGRAMS - HOTEL MEMBER AFFINITY PROGAMS

Choice Privileges Rewards - Choice Hotels International, Inc.

Through December 2006

Choice Privileges members can redeem their points for a cash donation to the American Red Cross. This can be done through the member's online profile at ChoiceHotels.com or by calling the Choice Service Center at 888-770-6800.

Drury Gold Key Club Members - Drury Hotels

Hilton HHonors® - The Hilton Family of Hotels

Through August 2007

REWARDS PROGRAMS - FREQUENT FLIERS

Airline Partners

Ongoing

Major airline partners offer an opportunity for flyers to donate their miles to the American Red Cross.

SEASONAL: SPRING

Flowers for Good

February 2007

Visit www.FlowersforGood.com and place an order for any floral or gift product and then select American Red Cross as your charity of choice to benefit from your purchase. For products that are $39.95 or less, $5 will go to the American Red Cross. For orders of more than $39.95, $10 will go to American Red Cross. A note referencing the contribution will be sent along with your order to the recipient.

TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

Marriott Bear - Marriott International, Inc.

Dec. 16, 2005 – Apr. 28, 2006

This specially-created teddy bear is ultra soft and cuddly and helps the American Red Cross too. Marriott will donate $4 of the $16 sales price for every Marriott Bear sold in its retail stores in participating Marriott Hotel & Resorts throughout the U.S. to support the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.

Contact your local Marriott Hotel & Resort to check on their Marriott Bear availability.

Panda Bear - Panda Express

While Supplies Last

Panda Express, the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant concept, is selling plush panda bears in February and March to raise funds that will be split equally between the American Red Cross, for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Nearly 60 percent of the $4.99 purchase price will benefit these deserving charities. The bears will be available at participating Panda Express locations in Los Angeles County and surrounding cities, beginning Feb. 8 with any purchase, while supplies last.

Special Edition Beanie Babies - Ty

While Supplies Last

In support of American Red Cross 2005 hurricane relief, Ty has designed three Beanie Babies, representing the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Two dollars ($2) from each item sold online and $1 from each item sold at retail will be donated to the American Red Cross.

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ALPHABETIC LIST

ACCO Brands USA LLC

Swingline Optima™ Stapler

"American Idol"

Season Four (music) Single

BrownTrout Publishers, Inc.

New Orleans 2006 Calendar

Claire’s Stores

"Hurricane Relief" rubber Wristband

Clarke American

Checks

CNN

CNN Reports: Katrina – State of Emergency

Filter Magazine

Give. Listen. Help. CD

Frame of Mind Entertainment

Christmas Classics CD

EMI Gospel

Aaron Neville's Christmas Prayer & Gospel Roots CDs

Hard Rock International

"Humanity is Instrumental" Pin

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Creativity Calendar

John H. Harland Company

Checks

Kenneth Cole

T-Shirt

Mag Instrument, Inc.

Maglite Flashlights®

Major League Baseball

Commemorative T-Shirt

Marriott International, Inc.

Marriott Bear

Michael Stars

"Unite" T-Shirt

Panda Express

Panda Bear

Gail Pittman, Artist

Pottery

Presents for Purpose

"Humanity" T-Shirt by Terri Hatcher

Purell

Purell Hand Sanitizer

Rhino

I Believe To My Soul CD

RIAA

Hurricane Relief : Come Together Now CD

Scholastic Books

Book Club Promotion

Starbucks

I Believe To My Soul CD

Target

Sound Response CD

Target

First Aid Emergency Preparedness Kits

Target

Holiday Ornament

Time Magazine

Hurricane Katrina: The Storm That Changed America

Ty

Special Edition Beanie Babies

Urban Outfitters

Give. Listen. Help. CD

Work Song

I Believe To My Soul CD

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