Hi everyone,

Thank you all for your continued support of (STARBUCKS) RED .  I am excited to write a blog today about the newest way for you to help generate contributions to the Global Fund!  From today through September 25, 2009, we are auctioning off an exclusive (STARBUCKS) RED Collector’s Basket to U.S. residents!  100% of the winning bid will go to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa.  The basket includes the following:

• One Mini (STARBUCKS) RED Card, preloaded with $6000 US! Every time you use the card to make a purchase at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada through 12/31/10, Starbucks will make a five cent (US) contribution to the Global Fund.  This card is not yet available in Starbucks stores, so bid now to have it before anyone else!
  
• One trip for two adults (21 years or older) to a (RED)NIGHTS concert of the winning buyer's choice.  Each includes VIP Passes to a special event and a (RED)NIGHTS goodie bag.
  • The (RED)NIGHTS Trip also includes:
  • Two round-trip tickets originating and terminating in any city served by and on a recognized commercial passenger airline in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Two nights in a three-star rated hotel selected by Starbucks.
  • One VISA check card preloaded with $500US to be used for transportation to and from the concert city's airport to hotel, transportation to and from the concert, and meals during the two-day period.
• One (1) (STARBUCKS)RED Set Including
  • One (1) pound of (STARBUCKS) RED Whole Bean Coffee, approximate retail value $11.95US. This coffee is made from a blend of East African beans.
  • One (1) (STARBUCKS)RED Coffee Tumbler, approximate retail value $15.95US.
  • One (1) (STARBUCKS)RED Double-Wall Stainless Water Bottle, approximate retail value $19.95US.
    

Be sure you check out the auction and place the winning bid today!  After all, isn’t it fun to give AND receive?

Cheers!

Lindsey