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Sears Continues to Help Make Military Families' Holiday Wishes Come True This Season With Second Disbursement of $100 Gift Cards Through Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are all
about giving and few people give more, without asking for anything in
return, than the men and women of our nation's military. Throughout the
holiday season, Sears continues to ask Americans to help fulfill Christmas
wishes for thousands of deserving military families and personnel by
contributing to the Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry(TM). As a result,
Sears is proud to be able to provide a second $100 e-Gift Card, just in
time for the holidays, to the more than 20,000 U.S. military families
registered in the Heroes at Home Wish Registry so they can have an even
brighter Christmas.
Among the touching stories received from soldiers who have benefited
from the Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry include a family from Fort
Stewart, Ga. who will spend yet another Christmas without their husband and
father at home to celebrate with them on what is supposed to be a magical
day for most kids. This is the fourth deployment for this soldier, and the
second consecutive Christmas he will miss spending the holidays with his
wife and their three little girls.
"We've received thousands of calls and emails from military families
around the country and simply put, they are what make the Heroes at Home
Wish Registry so touching during the holidays," said Don Hamblen, Sears'
chief marketing officer. "We believe everyone deserves to have a wonderful
holiday season, especially our military families and veterans who have
already given so much. We couldn't be more excited to provide the second
disbursement to the Heroes at Home Wish Registry so families everywhere can
purchase items for their kids and family members that will make this
Christmas special."
Beyond the families directly impacted by the Wish Registry, Sears'
Heroes at Home program continues to have an enormous impact on our military
families as well as others across America. This has led many to share their
stories and gratitude on http://www.Sears.com/heroesathome. Among these heartfelt
stories include:
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all who have donated to this
program. Christmas this year would not have been the same! I have been out
of work for a year and my husband has been in the military for 8 years and
money is very tight this Christmas. This program allowed us to buy our two
little girls (14 months and 6 years) some much needed pajamas and a few
toys. I can't thank you enough. I can't wait to see their smiles on
Christmas Day."
"For someone who grew up in the military I have had the opportunity to
see first hand behind the scenes of what our military does for us. There
just aren't enough words to say how thankful I am for what you do and for
this wonderful country we live in. I hope my small contribution can help
someone in need this year. Thank you to our military and to Sears for
making this possible."
"As a three-time Army veteran with a scheduled fourth combat tour
around the corner, I would just like to say thank you to the Sears group
and to the families that donate their time or money to the soldiers during
their times of hardship. Once again, Thank You Sears for showing you care.
It really means a lot to us and our families."
Now through Dec. 31, contributions can be made to the Wish Registry at
Sears stores nationwide or by visiting http://www.sears.com/heroesathome.
Contributions made to the Wish Registry are not tax deductible and will be
used to purchase Sears e-Gift Cards that will be distributed equally to all
registered families. Upon making a contribution, consumers can include a
personal note to the families and wish them happy holidays.
"There is still time to give and we hope everyone will find it in their
heart to make a donation to the Heroes at Home Wish Registry," said
Hamblen. "Every donation counts and goes to helping others have a happier
holiday."
Visit http://www.sears.com/heroesathome to read more stories, share your own
thoughts and find out how you can make a donation.
About Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline
retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in
the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance
retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics
and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include
Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including
such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well
as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living
collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. We are the
nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million
service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through
its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.
For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at
http://www.searsholdings.com.
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