WEST CHESTER, Ohio, May 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Home furniture and decor retailer Grandin Road announced today a charitable media event to benefit Autism Speaks through NBC Universal's George to the Rescue broadcast show. George to the Rescue is an Emmy® Award-winning syndicated home renovation show that seeks families in need of upgrades to their homes due to recent unexpected illness, afflictions, and life-changing injuries with the end goal of improving the quality of life for the show's homeowners and families.
Grandin Road will participate in the episode to air on or around 4/29/2017 which features a family whose son is on the autism spectrum, with the goal of improving color, tactile, and sensory issues in the home. Designer Tyler Wisler has selected Grandin Road products that will be donated to the family to assist in the renovation. Grandin Road President Jason Jones says, "Grandin Road is all about empowering joyful living, and we love having opportunities to help improve someone's quality of life. We're honored to contribute to this special episode of George to the Rescue because they work to make homes more accessible, usable, and ultimately fun for very deserving families. It's that spirit that is core to the mission of Grandin Road Cares, so we are thrilled to support Autism Speaks."
Grandin Road announces that they will donate 10% of the final purchase price of any of the products used by designer Tyler Wisler in the rescue from 4/29/2017 – 5/13/2017 to Autism Speaks. Items used in the design may be found here: http://www.grandinroad.com/georgetotherescue. Grandin Road also provides options for donation without purchase on the same web page to support the charity. Tyler Thompson, Grandin Road Public Relations, says, "Through this show, we want to help contribute to the awareness of the effects of autism on families and show the truly powerful and positive experiences that can occur when we, as corporations and as individuals, help others."
Check local listings for George to the Rescue in your area.
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About Grandin Road
Grandin Road was launched in 2003 as a resource for playful living through personally expressive home decoration. With a fresh, colorful approach to home décor, Grandin Road connects with its customers' lifestyle through engaging catalog creative, pop-up immersive retail, and its e-commerce site, as well as mobile and social platforms. The brand offers a broad assortment of products ranging from décor accessories, seasonal celebration décor, and fully articulated designer rooms, all offered with a flair for playful living and customer satisfaction. Grandin Road is part of Cornerstone Brands, a family of leading home and apparel brands including Ballard Designs, Garnet Hill, Frontgate & Improvements. Cornerstone is a segment of HSNi (Nasdaq: HSNI), a $4 billion interactive multi-channel retailer that offers an innovative, differentiated retail experience on television, online, via mobile, in catalogs, and in brick-and-mortar stores.
CONTACT:
Tyler Thompson, Grandin Road
tthompson@grandinroad.com
Phone: 513-603-1457
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