Top corporate contributor, Kmart, has donated $250,000 to boost March of Dimes’ Zika advocacy and education campaign called #ZAPzika. Kelly Cook, Kmart’s chief marketing officer and the mother of triplets born prematurely, accompanied the March of Dimes 2016 National Ambassador family to a visit with President Barack Obama at the White House last week. Afterwards, Kmart, the top corporate sponsor for the March of Dimes for 33 years, pledged additional funds to help support the fight against Zika. “It’s a great honor to make this donation after our discussion with President Obama,” said Ms. Cook. “It reflects the passion of all Kmart associates and our Shop Your Way members nationwide. We are passionate about the March of Dimes campaign to educate and advocate for healthy moms and babies in the United States, and we invite other corporations to join in this vital fight.” Kmart has raised more than $140 million since 1983, supporting research, education, and other programs to help prevent premature birth, the leading killer of babies.

“Kmart is the gold standard for corporate philanthropy,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “For 33 years Kmart, their associates and customers, have helped give every baby a fighting chance and now they are leading the fight against the Zika virus.”bryant ac units 4 ton Puerto Rican native Ismael Torres-Castrodad, this year’s March of Dimes National Ambassador and his mother, Ismari Castrodad, had a special message for the President during their visit to the White House on June 30. lennox ac parts miamiThey told the President that they have friends and acquaintances who were infected by the Zika virus acquired in Puerto Rico, and the March of Dimes believes it’s only a matter of time before the same thing happens in the continental U.S.frigidaire ac window unit not cooling

“After hearing 13-year-old Ismael speak from the heart with President Obama about their shared passion to prevent Zika infection in the U.S., I knew Kmart had to lead the effort to help,” said Ms. Cook. As part of the campaign, March of Dimes issued the top 5 tips for Zika Prevention (#ZAPzika): 1. Use spray, keep mosquitoes away: make sure it’s EPA registered. 2. Say you will, embrace the chill: use air conditioning and window screens if possible. 3. If it’s wet, it’s a threat: remove still water. 4. Get protected, not infected: wear clothes to prevent bites. Use a condom to prevent sexual transmission. 5. If you suspect, then connect: call your health care provider if you are at risk of infection. The March of Dimes provides up-to-the-minutes education on Zika prevention in both English and Spanish. Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers.

Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. Top corporate contributor, Kmart, has donated $250,000 to boost March of Dimes’ Zika advocacy and education campaign called #ZAPzika. About March of Dimes The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. community to find comfort and support. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.Sears, Roebuck and Co. (NYSE: S), the nation's leading appliance retailer, is helping consumers beat the heat this summer with special offers on a wide selection of air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers (see attached fact sheet).Inefficient central air conditioners and HVAC systems present the largest opportunity for energy savings of any system in the home.

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A receipt or email confirmation of the order is absolutely necessary for a refund, which is granted in the original form of payment (payment by check at a Kmart store is refunded as cash). Note that you may be asked to produce valid identification when returning an item to a store; original packaging is also important. The Kmart return policy doesn't change for holiday purchases. In general, returned gifts are exchanged for like items or store credit. Other rules embedded in the Kmart return policy also vary by product. For example, media items such as video games and computer software and sports and toy collectibles are not ever accepted for return once the package has been opened. Merchandise such as jewelry and watches, power tools, inflatable beds, camcorders, and special occasion clothing can be exchanged only for the same item or something very similar if tags are missing and/or the packaging is open. Kmart's return policy also outlines a price-adjustment program that applies to situations when the price of a product falls after you purchase it.

If you present the original receipt or email confirmation within seven days, you will receive a refund worth the difference between the old price and the new. This offer does not apply to holiday merchandise, however, or items marked down for clearance. The Kmart return policy requests that you use a new box when returning items by mail and outlines best practices for packing and taping it. If you opt for a mail-in return, begin the process by going into your online account to get a UPS shipping label and return receipt. Shipping fees will be charged against your credit card. In some cases online purchases may be shipped to you from one of the other retail brands owned by Sears Holdings Corp., Kmart's parent. If you make a return by mail, use the packing slip found in the box, which will direct the package to the original shipper. , with the exception of jewelry, can be returned to any Sears store. Kmart stores also host some third-party vendors who may have different return policies.