BOSTON, MA, December 09, 2010 (Press-News.org) World Computer Exchange today announced that Walgreens the latest sponsor of the "Hanging with the Stars" sweepstakes, a holiday appeal to connect youth in 71 developing countries to the skills, opportunities and understanding of the Internet while keeping working computers out of landfills.
In sponsorship with People's Choice Awards, World Computer Exchange is launching "Hanging with the Stars," a sweepstakes allowing fans who make a donation to be automatically entered to win the grand prize of an unforgettable trip to Hollywood, including:
• 2 VIP Tickets (Orchestra Section) to the People's Choice Awards January 5, 2011, Los Angeles
• 3 Night stay at the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel/LA Live
The "Hanging with the Stars" sweepstakes runs through December 29th and is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents. A donation is not necessary to enter.
Other sponsors of this sweepstakes include JW Marriott/Los Angeles, Nixon Peabody, One Visual Mind and BluWorld.
Since 1999, World Computer Exchange has been working to connect less fortunate and under-served youth in the developing world. Now working through 580 Partners in 71 developing countries, WCE has been able to give access to the skills, knowledge and understanding of the Internet, impacting over 1 million youth every year.
WCE has a great value proposition: 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs. Every donation - big or small - makes a big impact and helps connect thousands of youth in 71 developing countries to a 21st century education.
To make a donation and enter the "Hanging with the Stars" sweepstakes, and for more details on terms and conditions of the sweepstakes, please visit http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org/peoples-choice-awards-sweepstakes.
About World Computer Exchange
A global educational and environmental nonprofit that helps connect youth in 71 developing countries to the skills, opportunities and understanding of the Internet while keeping working computers out of landfills. Our impact to-date: Over 2,650 schools, libraries, orphanages and youth centers connect over a million youth every year to the Internet. Additional information is available at http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org
Walgreens Latest Sponsor of World Computer Exchange Sweepstakes Offering Once-in-a Lifetime Experience at the People's Choice Awards
Walgreens is the newest sponsor of World Computer Exchange/People's Choice Awards sweepstakes, a holiday appeal to help poor youth in developing countries.
2010-12-09
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[Press-News.org] Walgreens Latest Sponsor of World Computer Exchange Sweepstakes Offering Once-in-a Lifetime Experience at the People's Choice AwardsWalgreens is the newest sponsor of World Computer Exchange/People's Choice Awards sweepstakes, a holiday appeal to help poor youth in developing countries.