Lindt partners with Autism Speaks to give back
STRATHAM, N.H. — Chocolate company Lindt USA will continue its partnership with nonprofit organization Autism Speaks to raise money and awareness for autism during the upcoming Easter season.
Funds that are raised will help support individuals with autism and their families in a number of ways, ranging from grants for community programs to scholarship funding.
With Easter 2015 soon to arrive, Lindt's signature Gold Bunny product will make a return to help out with fundraising efforts. Beginning now and continuing through April 5, Lindt will donate 10 cents to Autism Speaks for every Gold Bunny purchased, the company said. Consumers can make their purchase at retailers, Lindt Chocolate Shops and LindtUSA.com.
"With the support from Lindt fans and the help of our iconic Lindt Gold Bunny, we continue to generate funds and awareness for the autism community," said Thomas Linemayr, president and CEO of Lindt USA. "We are honored to work with Autism Speaks for a seventh year as we celebrate a joyous Easter season and help the organization assist individuals with autism."
Consumers looking to both satisfy a sweet tooth and contribute to the cause can choose from among the following Gold Bunny options:
Lindt Gold Bunny. A hollow, 3.5-oz bunny available in milk, dark and white chocolate and the hollow, 7-oz. Gold Bunny in milk chocolate. The suggested retail price is $3.99 for the 3.5-oz size and $6.99 for the 7-oz. size;
Lindt Gold Bunny Mini 5-Pack. Available in packages of five mini milk chocolate figures. SRP $3.99;
Lindt Gold Bunny Basket. The "ready-to-gift" basket comes with a pair of the hollow milk chocolate 1.7-oz. Gold Bunny figures in a festive display. SRP $6.99; and
Lindt Gold Bunny All Ears. The product features a hollow, 1.7-oz. milk chocolate bunny packaged with bunny ears. SRP $6.99.
More information about Autism Speaks can be found at AutismSpeaks.org.