INDIANAPOLIS, June 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a
global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment
destinations, has surpassed its $1
million fundraising goal for 2017 in support of Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast
cancer. More than 180 Simon Malls, The Mills and Premium
Outlets nationwide have participated in a range of activities from
October 2016 through October 2017 to raise funds.
"It is thanks to the tremendous support and engagement we
have received from our retailers, shoppers, community partners and
employees that we were able to achieve, and exceed this fundraising
goal in support of Susan G. Komen,"
said Kristen Esposito, Simon's Vice
President of Marketing Alliances. "From selling discount cards to
honoring survivors through photos and messages to hosting race
events at our centers - we are so grateful to all who participated
and contributed as part of this campaign to reduce deaths from
breast cancer."
"Reaching the one-million-dollar mark is truly an incredible
accomplishment, largely due in part to the unwavering commitment
that we've received from Simon and their network of supporters,"
said Christina Alford, Komen's
Senior Vice President of Development. "These dollars will truly
make an impact in the lives of countless men and women – whether to
meet the most critical needs in our communities or to continue
making headway in breakthrough research to prevent and ultimately
cure breast cancer."
Simon will continue its support of Susan G. Komen in 2018, pledging to raise
another $1 million through various
fundraising initiatives.
About Simon
Simon is a global
leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment
and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon
Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe, and Asia provide community gathering places for
millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.
For more information, visit simon.com.
About Susan G.
Komen
Susan G.
Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organization,
funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit
outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to
those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the
current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by
2026. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than
$920 million in research and provided
more than $2 billion in funding to
screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs
serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Komen was founded by Nancy G.
Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease
that claimed Suzy's life. That promise has become Komen's promise
to all people facing breast cancer. Visit
komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at
ww5.komen.org/social.
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