For a limited time, sales from Hop 'n' Roll will benefit non-profit KaBOOM!; in addition to other fundraising efforts, the goal is to build a place to play for 10,000 more kids in 2015.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — From playdates to picnics in the park, Gymboree is proud to help dress the cutest kids in the sandbox: introducing, Hop ‘n’ Roll – a new line of mix & match styles made to keep up with the rhythm of play. Since its beginning in 1976 with Gymboree Play & Music, Gymboree has proudly watched kids learn and grow through the power of play and seen firsthand the desire from parents for cute, comfortable playwear options. Hop ‘n’ Roll is rooted in this inspiration – now available for boys and girls, sizes 6 months to 10 at Gymboree stores and on Gymboree.com. Fans can learn more by visiting www.gymboree.com/hopnroll.
To celebrate the launch of Hop ‘n’ Roll and the power of everyday play, Gymboree is partnering with KaBOOM! – a national non-profit organization that works to bring balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, especially those in underserved communities. From April 7 – May 31, Gymboree will be supporting KaBOOM! through a series of programs and activities, with the goal of raising enough money to build a place to play for 10,000 deserving kids:
Gymboree will earmark 1% of sales of each Hop ‘n’ Roll product sold in-store and online (up to $50K), to benefit KaBOOM!.*
Customers will be invited to donate on top of their Hop ‘n’ Roll purchase online and in-store, in an effort to meet the program donation goal. This will be supported through in-store signage, digital advertising, social media and public relations efforts.
Kiwi Crate: In partnership with Gymboree, Kiwi Crate – an award-winning subscription service for kids, has created a limited-edition crate for children with all the materials and inspiration to create a racing wind car. The crates will also include a special offer to shop Gymboree. It will sell for just $5, with all proceeds being donated to KaBOOM! Families and gift givers can learn more at www.kiwicrate.com/activeplay.
“The launch of Hop ‘n’ Roll presents a moment in time to celebrate something that has always been core to our heritage and business – the power of play,” Mark Breitbard, Gymboree CEO said. “We’re thrilled about our partnership with KaBOOM! and hope families will join us as we work to build better places to play for 10,000 kids in 2015.”
“We are proud to partner with Gymboree to bring balanced and active play to 10,000 more kids through our largest cause marketing campaign to date,” said Darell Hammond, CEO & Founder of KaBOOM!. “It’s through partnerships like this that we are able to maximize our impact.”
The Hop ‘n’ Roll playwear line will be refreshed consistently throughout the year, offering families new, cute mix & match options to keep up with their busy playdate schedules. Currently the line features everything from colorful, casual knit dresses, leggings and tops for girls to graphic tees, knit shorts and pants for boys. The line ranges in price from $12.95 to $29.95.
ABOUT GYMBOREE
Gymboree has a nearly 30-year rich heritage in dressing children, newborn to 12 years old. Gymboree offers colorful, head-to-toe clothing and accessory collections – quality clothes that let kids be kids.
Gymboree is part of The Gymboree Corporation family which began in 1976 with Gymboree Play & Music, offering parent-child play programs. Today, along with franchised and Company-operated Gymboree Play & Music locations, The Gymboree Corporation operates three specialty retail brands – Gymboree, Crazy 8 and Janie and Jack – offering unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service in more than 1300 stores worldwide and on www.gymboree.com, www.crazy8.com and www.janieandjack.com.
About KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,000 playgrounds, engaged more than one million volunteers and served 7.4 million children. KaBOOM! creates great places to play, inspires communities to promote and support play, and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy lives and communities. To learn why #playmatters: visit kaboom.org or join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom or facebook.com/kaboom.
*1% of the price of each Hop N Roll product sold (up to $50,000) until May 31, 2015, will be donated to KaBOOM!, a nonprofit corporation recognized as exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Go to Gymboree.com/hopnroll to learn if the maximum has been reached and/or more about Hop N Roll.
