I try not to solicit everyone here too much, but I frequently get asked about ways that people can help raise funds for COTA.
To fill in anyone who doesn't know, I work for the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA). We help raise funds for children and young adults in need of life-saving transplants. I am the Patient Campaign Specialist; I personally work with the patients, families, and volunteers to organize a fundraising campaign.
COTA has just formed a partnership with USA Florist. For each purchase you make at USA Florist, they will donate 20% of your purchase to COTA! Just go to http://www.usaflorist.com/cota or call 800-838-8853 and give them promotional code 554.
Of course, COTA is Freeze Frame Radio's charity of choice, so keep an eye out for special promotions in the future to benefit children in need of life-saving transplants and give them a second chance at life!
More information on USA Florist for anyone who's interested:
USA Florist
USA Florist was established in October 2002 and is located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. With a strong corporate commitment to creating relationships within the charitable community that allow them to leverage assets in support of the important work of organizations like COTA. COTA has been selected because of the work we do, the care with which we raise and spend our dollars, and because of our reputation.
USA Florist is the largest Teleflora member in the country with annual sales exceeding $24 million. We have delivery capabilities worldwide via our affiliation with over 33,000 premier florists from around the globe.
USA Florist offers a complete selection of personal and corporate floral and gift items appropriate for any occasion and every sentiment. This includes fresh flowers, plants, balloons and gift baskets. USA Florist also offers a unique Reminder Service designed to provide advance notice and gift selection assistance for important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Customers can make purchases 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week via toll-free 800 number or on the Internet at www.usaflorist.com/cota. USA Florist offers same-day delivery service on orders placed before 3:00 p.m. in the delivery time zone.
The Benefits · USA Florist will create and maintain a custom website for Children’s Organ Transplant Association -- www.USAFlorist.com/cota.
· USA Florist will offer Children’s Organ Transplant Association members/donors a wide variety of flowers and gifts delivered same day “hand-delivered” by a local florist.
· USA Florist will offer Children’s Organ Transplant Association members/donors same day delivery on all domestic orders placed by 3:00 p.m. in the delivery time zone, 7 days a week!
· USA Florist will develop and will maintain a unique discount code and a separate custom website (www.USAflorist.com/cota) for Children’s Organ Transplant Association customer ordering and tracking. The discount code for phone orders is 554.
· USA Florist will provide a detailed activity report and order breakdown along with a commission check on a monthly basis.
· USA Florist will offer each customer a 100% unconditional product and service guarantee resulting in the replacement, refund or credit, depending upon request.
· USA Florist will offer Children’s Organ Transplant Association or its members/donor a 20% cash back donation on all flower & gift purchases placed with USA Florist by each member/donor.
· USA Florist has an average order of $58 and the average commission/donation to COTA would be $11.60 per order.