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Press Release
America's Vacation Center Supports Toys for Tots with
Donation Program for Consumers and Travel Agents
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| Provides avenue to brighten the holiday season for children in need |
SAN DIEGO – December 7, 2006 – America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in the nation, today announced that it has established a program for consumers and travel agents to donate thousands of toys to the Toys for Tots Foundation this holiday season.
Last year, Toys for Tots delivered 18.4 million toys to 7.5 million children. With 13 million children living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year’s need is greater than ever.
AVC will donate one toy for each cruise or vacation package booked through AVC from December 7 to December 20, 2006. AVC also announced that its affiliated professional travel agents can donate any amount of their ‘AVC Rewards’ points to the Toys for Tots Foundation, and AVC will take the monetary value of the points to purchase and donate toys. AVC agents can earn points and rewards for commission revenue, repeat customer bookings, completing training courses, and more.
 "We are honored to support the Toys for Tots campaign and to provide consumers and our professional travel agents with the opportunity to give back to the community," said Van Anderson, co-president of AVC. "Our goal through these programs is to improve the holiday season for children in need, and to motivate others to donate to such a noble cause."
"We are beyond excited about America's Vacation Center's donation program for Toys for Tots," said Staff Sergeant Timothy R. Williams, one of the coordinators for the Camp Pendleton Toys for Toys program. "It's great for businesses to give back to their community, especially during the holiday season. We thank America's Vacation Center and all of the other organizations and people who have chosen to donate to Toys for Tots this year, and we look forward to working with AVC next year."
Consumers interested in booking their next trip with America's Vacation Center, an American Express Travel Representative, should call 800-753-1463 or visit www.AmericasVacationCenter.com.
About America's Vacation Center
With more than 40 years of experience and a half-million customers served, America's Vacation Center® (www.AmericasVacationCenter.com) is one of the top travel agencies in the American Express Travel Service Representative Network. America's Vacation Center is a leading seller of cruises and vacation packages from leading suppliers such as Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line, Crystal Cruises, Classic Vacations, and more. With hundreds of independent contractors, America's Vacation Center is America's Leading Host Agency™ (www.JoinAVC.com), providing technology, support, and Live Leads™ to travel agents around the world.
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