Carnival Expands Cancer Fundraising!
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- Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:08:13 -0700
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Carnival Expands Number of Ships Participating in 'On Deck for the
Cure' Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Initiative
One-Kilometer Walks, Other Activities to be Featured on Majority of
'Fun Ship' Fleet
MIAMI, Aug. 27
Following a highly successful pilot program aboard the Carnival Valor
and Carnival Fascination, Carnival Cruise Lines will dramatically
expand its involvement with the "On Deck for the Cure" breast cancer
fundraising initiative, adding one-kilometer walks and other
activities to the majority of its fleet.
Modeled after a program introduced by Holland America Line and
launched earlier this year aboard five Carnival Corporation & plc
brands, the innovative fundraising initiative benefits Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. "On
Deck for the Cure" has a goal of generating $1 million toward breast
cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
Carnival's expansion of the program will encompass 14 ships and will
include all vessels operating cruises of seven days or longer,
including Alaska and Europe sailings, as well as four- and five-day
voyages aboard the Carnival Elation from San Diego.
Guests participating in Carnival's "On Deck for the Cure" activities
are encouraged to make a minimum $10 donation and partake in a
one-kilometer walk around the ships' jogging tracks while wearing
their custom-designed T-shirts and wristbands included with each
donation. Additionally, pink lemonade -- signifying the color
associated with breast cancer awareness -- will be served after the
walk to all participants.
"Through the tremendous generosity of our guests, the pilot program
launched on Carnival Valor and Carnival Fascination has been an
overwhelming success," said Vicki Freed, Carnival's senior vice
president of sales and marketing. "We're sure this success will
continue as we roll out this innovative initiative to other ships in
our fleet and raise much-needed funds for this truly worthwhile
cause," she added.
"For the past 25 years, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been on a
mission to end breast cancer forever," said Katrina McGhee, vice
president of marketing at Komen for the Cure. "Programs such as 'On
Deck for the Cure' are an integral part of that mission, helping us
reach millions of people everywhere with life-saving breast health
messages and raising funds that support breast cancer research and
community outreach programs."
"On Deck for the Cure" activities are promoted via the line's daily
shipboard newsletter, "Carnival Capers," as well as on in-cabin
television programming.
In addition to the "On Deck for the Cure" initiative aboard Carnival
Cruise Lines' ships, other Carnival Corporation & plc brands
participating in the program include Holland America, Costa Cruises,
Princess Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.
About Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the
world, with 22 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 16
days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, New
England, Canada, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles.
The line currently has three new ships on order - the 113,300-ton
Carnival Splendor, set to debut in Europe July 13, 2008; and the
130,000-ton Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic, scheduled for delivery
in October 2009 and June 2011, respectively.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would
do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that
promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global
breast cancer movement.
Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of
breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower
people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the
cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, we have
invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the
largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against
breast cancer in the world.
For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health
or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org
Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE: CUK), is a proud member of the exclusive World's Leading
Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland America
Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, and The Yachts of
Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to
quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of
lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting and enriching
cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.
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