ROCKAWAY, N.J., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With a shared
interest in celebrating the special moments in life, national party
retailer Party City recognizes its charitable partner
Make-A-Wish® today – Giving Tuesday – throughout
the entire giving season, and year-round. Since 2012, Party
City has proudly partnered with Make-A-Wish to grant nearly 450
wishes, through nationwide donations exceeding a total $4.5 million.
"As an organization dedicated to creating moments of joy
for all, Party City is honored to continue
supporting Make-A-Wish and making a difference in the lives of
the communities we serve," says Party City's Chief Executive
Officer Brad Weston. "We encourage
giving back year-round, but especially during the holiday season
when those moments are precious to those who need them
most."
Recognized globally, Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages
people to do good. In a year where communities were disconnected,
Party City encouraged families to continue to find reasons and ways
to celebrate safely despite being apart. During this traditional
time of togetherness, the company is hopeful for the opportunities
the holidays bring, to unite people through joyful moments big and
small.
Earlier this month, Party City and Make-A-Wish Ohio,
Kentucky & Indiana – one of 59 local chapters nationwide
– brought to life seven holidays over seven days for a very special
family. Easton, who battles an aggressive form of cancer, chose his
wish after doctors said they were unsure if he would make it to his
third birthday. From Christmas and Easter to 4th of July
and two-year-old Easton's birthday, each day was filled with
decorations, activities, food, gifts, and more. All the magic
of the holidays wrapped into one celebratory week provided family
memories that will last a lifetime, thanks to the overwhelming
generosity of Party City customers and employees.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses. Since 1980, the non-profit has granted more
than 330,000 wishes throughout the U.S. and its territories.
"From the day that the wish journey begins, Make-A-Wish finds
unique ways to create powerful moments that bring joy back into a
family's life. Party City has been and continues to be an important
and impactful partner to the organization because they understand
the importance of details and creativity in building memories that
last forever," said Richard K.
Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America.
Party City remains committed to supporting Make-A-Wish in order
to bring joy and hope to wish kids, their families and communities
amid their extraordinary circumstances. Customers are encouraged to
donate at the register and through annual fundraiser programs.
To learn more about Make-A-Wish or to make a donation, visit
wish.org.
For holiday inspiration, visit PartyCity.com, and engage with
#PartyCity on Facebook, and @partycity on Instagram and
Pinterest.
About Party City (NYSE: PRTY)
Party City Holdco Inc. is the leading party goods company by
revenue in North America and, we
believe, the largest vertically integrated supplier of decorated
party goods globally by revenue. The Company is a popular one-stop
shopping destination for party supplies, balloons, and costumes. In
addition to being a great retail brand, the Company is a global,
world-class organization that combines state-of-the-art
manufacturing and sourcing operations, and sophisticated wholesale
operations complemented by a multi-channel retailing strategy and
e-commerce retail operations. The Company is the leading player in
its category, vertically integrated and unique in its breadth and
depth. The Company designs, manufactures, sources and distributes
party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic and
latex balloons, Halloween and other costumes, accessories,
novelties, gifts and stationery throughout the world. The Company's
retail operations include approximately 850 specialty retail party
supply stores (including franchise stores) throughout North America operating under the names Party
City and Halloween City, and e-commerce websites, principally
through the domain name PartyCity.com.
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Michelle Kelly
The Zimmerman Agency
partycity@zimmerman.com
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