WTN Services(R) and the Winetasting Network(R) Take Lead in Philanthropic Effort
August 27 2009 - 9:04AM
Business Wire
WTN Services(R) and the Winetasting Network(R) a division
of 1-800-Flowers.com(R) have announced they have deepened the
commitment to their existing plan of industry partnerships and
projects that better the community. WTN Services(R)
and the Winetasting Network(R) have again announced they are lead
corporate sponsors of the Annual AIDS Walk Napa Valley to
benefit the Care Network at Queen of the Valley Medical
Center. This year's walk, the 16th Annual, is being held on
Saturday, October 31st and will be held on the grounds of the
historic Veterans Home in Yountville, Napa Valley, CA.
"Having the AIDS Walk on Halloween day will undoubtedly make
this one of the most enjoyable events we've ever participated in,"
stated Chris Edwards, Vice President and General Manager at WTN
Services. "We're expecting lots of great costumes and wonderful
surprises this year, with the hopes of raising great awareness and
much needed funds for the Care Network at the Queen of the Valley
Medical Center," Edwards added.
Adding to the special Halloween festivities, special trick or
treating stops will be situated along the walk for the kids, and
kids at heart, and are provided by WTN Services, along with
its sister companies Cheryl&Co.(R) exceptional cookies and
baked gifts, Fannie May Confections Brands(R) premium chocolates
and confections and The Popcorn Factory(R). For the 2009 event, WTN
staff will help with gathering teams, volunteering at the event,
and providing encouragement to all community members to participate
in this important benefit.
WTN Services(R) and the Winetasting Network(R) and their
employees have been involved with the event for many years running
and have been instrumental in encouraging other industry leaders to
become involved.
"WTN Services(R) and the Winetasting Network(R) are pleased
to be doing what we can in these turbulent times,"
stated Chris Edwards, Vice President and General Manager. "We
are always looking at ways that we can help make a difference, and
getting our employees involved in their community. We look forward
to continuing efforts in these community events in the future, and
to encouraging partnerships with many of our industry friends in
those endeavors," Edwards added.
In addition, the 2009 Napa Valley Aids Walk event coincides
with The United States Conference on AIDS (USCA), set for
October 29-31, 2009, at the Hilton San Francisco Hotel, in San
Francisco, California. The United States Conference on
AIDS features the largest AIDS-related gathering in the United
States, with over 3,000 workers from all fronts of the HIV/AIDS
epidemic - from case managers and physicians, to public health
workers and advocates, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/As) to
policymakers - all coming together to build national support
networks, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge
tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. More information
on this conference is at www.nmac.org.
"We are pleased to be able to participate in this worthwhile
event - especially with all the incredible energy and talent that
will be in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States
Conference on AIDS," Edwards continued. "HIV/AIDS is an epidemic
that has not gone away, and it will take even more effort - and
money - to make sure we can work towards eradicating this disease
once and for all," Edwards said.
WTN Services(R) and the Winetasting Network(R) continue to
look at ways to develop strategic partnerships with wine industry
leaders on projects for the betterment of the communities they
serve.
About: WTN Services™ www.wtnservices.com and the
Winetasting Network(R) a division of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. WTN
Services™,
Ambrosiawine.com(R), www.ambrosiawine.com Geerlings and
Wade(R) www.geerwade.com and the Winetasting
Network(R) www.winetasting.com are the wine services and
wine marketing companies of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc “Gift Shop”. The
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. "Gift Shop" also includes gourmet gifts
such as popcorn and specialty treats from The Popcorn Factory(R)
(1-800-541-2676 or www.thepopcornfactory.com); exceptional
cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl&Co.(R) (1-800-443-8124
or www.cherylandco.com); premium chocolates and confections
from Fannie May Confections Brands(R)
(www.fanniemay.com and www.harrylondon.com); gourmet
foods from Greatfood.com(R) (www.greatfood.com); wine gifts from
Ambrosia(R) (www.ambrosia.com); gift baskets from
1-800-BASKETS.COM(R) (www.1800baskets.com) and DesignPac(R) as well
as Home Decor and Children's Gifts from Plow & Hearth(R)
(1-800-627-1712 or www.plowandhearth.com), Wind &
Weather(R) (www.windandweather.com), HearthSong(R)
(www.hearthsong.com) and Magic Cabin(R) (www.magiccabin.com).
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is the world's leading florist and a
provider of specialty gifts for all occasions. For more than 30
years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has been providing customers with
fresh flowers and the finest selection of plants, gift baskets,
gourmet foods, confections, balloons and plush stuffed animals
perfect for every occasion. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) (1-800-356-9377
or www.1800flowers.com), is one of the top 50 online retailers
by Internet Retailer, as well as 2008 Laureate Honoree by the
Computerworld Honors Program and the recipient of ICMI's 2006
Global Call Center of the Year Award, offers the best of both
worlds: exquisite arrangements created by some of the nation's top
floral artists and hand-delivered the same day, and spectacular
flowers shipped overnight "Fresh From Our Growers(sm)." As always,
100% satisfaction and freshness are guaranteed. The Company's
BloomNet(R) (www.mybloomnet.net) international floral wire service
provides a broad range of quality products and value-added services
designed to help professional florists grow their businesses
profitably.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is involved in a broad range of
corporate social responsibility initiatives including continuous
expansion and enhancement of its environmentally-friendly "green"
programs, various philanthropic and charitable efforts and special
private-sector skills training programs for military veterans.
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