Quixtar Easter Seals
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Quixtar and Easter Seals

Quixtar Helps Children Lead Better Lives

Quixtar Helping Children Throughout the years, donations by Quixtar and Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) have been a powerful force in support of Easter Seals.  Through these donations, more than 3.3 million individuals with disabilities and their families have been served through Easter Seals’ 500 service sites across the country.

In 2003, Quixtar became a national sponsor of Easter Seals and a presenting sponsor of Walk With Me, Easter Seals’ signature event, with a donation of $200,000.  Last year, donations by Quixtar and Quixtar IBOs totaled more than $800,000. Quixtar has renewed its commitment to Easter Seals and encourages all to join Quixtar IBOs and us in supporting this worthy organization.

“Easter Seals' mission of helping those with disabilities achieve greater independence mirrors Quixtar’s goal to help people lead better lives with a business of their own,” says Jim Payne, managing director of Quixtar.  “Through our donations, Quixtar and Quixtar IBOs are proud to be making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities across North America."

Quixtar team support for Easter Seals is part of the One-by-One program initiated by Alticor, the parent company of Quixtar, focusing global philanthropic efforts, through donations of time and funds, on the needs of children.

Quixtar invites Quixtar IBOs and friends to join us in supporting Easter Seals.  There are many ways you can help! Throughout this site you’ll find ways you can get involved or make a donation. You’ll be joining the efforts of many others who already have experienced the joys of helping children with disabilities achieve their dreams through Easter Seals.

Feel free to share the wonderful things you and your IBO organization are doing for Easter Seals by emailing us at EasterSeals@Quixtar.com.  We look forward to hearing from you.

03.06.06

Quixtar has renewed its commitment as national sponsor of Easter Seals and the presenting sponsor of Easter Seal’s nationwide Walk with Me fundraising events for 2006.

The Walk With Me schedule for spring/summer of 2006 has been released, and we encourage all IBOs to contact their local Easter Seals chapter or visit www.walkwithme.org to find the walk nearest you. In 2005, Quixtar and IBOs powered by Quixtar raised more than $800,000 for Easter Seals, and we are proud to continue this tradition of involvement. Upcoming walks include:

April
20th - Palm Coast, FL
May
4th - Daytona Beach, FL
6th - Sarasota, FL
7th - Mystic, CT
13th - Columbia, MO
20th - Tampa, FL; Sanford, ME and Jefferson City, MO
June
3rd - New York, NY
4th - Boston, MA
8th - Manchester, NH
10th - Portland, ME & Providence, RI
17th - Toledo, OH; Grand Rapids, MI and Philadelphia, PA
24th - San Diego, CA


03.02.06

The West Michigan Walk With Me will be held at Fifth Third Ballpark on Saturday, July 17th, and Jim Payne will again serve as honorary chairman of the event.  Team Captains are needed to spearhead teams of ten.  Easter Seals will provide team T-shirts, and a quick and simple registration, team recruiting and fundraising process. The day holds fun for the entire family with a post-walk celebration of ballpark food, entertainment, face painting and other kid-friendly activities. If you're interested in being a team captain, please contact Leyla Kayi at x4396.

12.20.05

Quixtar IBOs Paul & Peggy Hirth and Patty & Mike Angelos presented their local Easter Seals with a check for $68,800 that was raised through two major events. One was a hockey game between IBOs and former NHL players from the Philadelphia Flyers! To learn more about ways you can help Easter Seals, click on "Get Involved."