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More than 200 alumni, friends and community members helped make the second Penn State Lehigh Valley day a success September 15, 2015 More than $3,600 was raised to support the fight against pediatric cancer on Aug. 1, during the second Penn State Lehigh Valley Day in Bethlehem. The proceeds were a result of more than 200 alumni, friends and community members who participated with the Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA) to focus on community outreach and partnership through the use of a passport that encouraged shoppers and diners to visit downtown Bethlehem merchants. Downtown businesses which participated in Penn State Lehigh Valley Day donated 5 percent of their sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 1. The $10 passports were sold both in advance and on the day of the event. One hundred percent of those proceeds were donated, raising an initial $1,290. Passports were stamped by participating businesses upon a customer’s visit, and raffled prizes were given to shoppers who visited five or more merchants. The DBA raffle baskets featured Penn State merchandise, gift certificates from participating businesses and a two-night stay at the historic Hotel Bethlehem. Additionally, special discounts, giveaways, or menu items were offered during the day to passport holders. See the full list below. Click here to read the full article
More than 200 alumni, friends and community members helped make the second Penn State Lehigh Valley day a success
September 15, 2015
More than $3,600 was raised to support the fight against pediatric cancer on Aug. 1, during the second Penn State Lehigh Valley Day in Bethlehem. The proceeds were a result of more than 200 alumni, friends and community members who participated with the Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA) to focus on community outreach and partnership through the use of a passport that encouraged shoppers and diners to visit downtown Bethlehem merchants.
Downtown businesses which participated in Penn State Lehigh Valley Day donated 5 percent of their sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 1.
The $10 passports were sold both in advance and on the day of the event. One hundred percent of those proceeds were donated, raising an initial $1,290. Passports were stamped by participating businesses upon a customer’s visit, and raffled prizes were given to shoppers who visited five or more merchants. The DBA raffle baskets featured Penn State merchandise, gift certificates from participating businesses and a two-night stay at the historic Hotel Bethlehem. Additionally, special discounts, giveaways, or menu items were offered during the day to passport holders. See the full list below.