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‘Make A Wish’ with MasterCard
MasterCard Greece joins forces with the “Make A Wish” Foundation
In this wider framework, a promotional campaign is planned for all cardholders of MasterCard, Gold MasterCard and Platinum MasterCard from 15/11/2008 until 31/12/2008. The contest includes prizes beyond any imagination such as trips to favourite European destinations, flying with an airplane as co-captain, cooking lessons from a famous chef and “Make a Wish” T-shirts.
By sending a simple SMS to 54340, the same day of any purchase or up to two days later, the cardholders of MasterCard, immediately enter the competition and be informed about winning one of the instant dreamy gifts. At the end of the promotion all MasterCard cardholders who made transactions within the specific period get a chance to win the grand prize: a trip for two to a European destination.
MasterCard’s campaign aims at donating to the children of “Make A wish” Foundation in Greece these seemingly unfulfilled wishes until now, making this Christmas season as magic as it should be…
Georgios Sideris, General Manager, MasterCard Europe in Greece stated: “We are honored that this Christmas we will help children from the “Make A Wish “Foundation make their dreams come true and helping them gain strength for continuing their difficult and harsh journey through life. These children are an example for all of us and we want more than anything to support and show our commitment in building a better future for them”.
The “Make A Wish” Foundation gives hope and strength to children aged 3-18, who suffer from life threatening diseases. MasterCard, firmly believing that the value of giving is …priceless, throws falling stars at the sky, so as to share some unforgettable moments with the children that should regain their dreams.
About MasterCard Europe
MasterCard Europe is the entity responsible for managing MasterCard Worldwide’s business in Europe - for Europe. With headquarters in Waterloo, Belgium, MasterCard Europe works with 51 European countries organized administratively into three customer areas, incorporating the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), mature markets and the developing markets of Europe, stretching as far field as the eastern border of Russia. Through its network of local offices, MasterCard Europe can understand and meet the diverse needs of customers in the very different types of markets throughout Europe, enabling people to do business in their own way in their own language.
Through MasterCard Worldwide, MasterCard Europe offers its European customers and consumers access to leading payment services throughout the world. MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes over 18 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants. Through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information, go to www.mastercardworldwide.com