Believe It or Not: Thousands Show Their 'Love of the Loo' at Charmin Outhouse Race

TRENARY, Mich., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- This week commenced by celebrating many tremendous athletic accomplishments, and Charmin was proud to be one of them as a result of participating in the Seventeenth Annual Trenary, MI Outhouse Classic, where thousands of attendees came to watch and cheer for the "fastest outdoor bathroom."

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"We were extremely excited for Charmin to compete in our annual outhouse race," stated Dianne Peterson of the Outhouse Classic Committee.  "This is the first time we had a major sponsor actually partake in the race, which created a festive atmosphere for the local residents in/around Trenary."

As a sponsor, Charmin worked with the Outhouse Classic Committee to construct an original outhouse that had the capability to glide on skis and be pushed by two 'handlers' in the snow to the finish line.  All participants went one-at-a-time in hopes of driving his/her homemade bathroom masterpiece to victory on the 500 ft. race track, and be deemed "King/Queen of the Throne!"

"This is the first time Charmin participated in an event where outdoor bathrooms are celebrated," said Jacques Hagopian, brand manager for Charmin.  "Everyone has to go to the bathroom, and at Charmin we are committed to making it the best possible experience.  The Trenary Outhouse Classic helps us convey that message in a fun and playful way to let consumers know that they can 'enjoy the go' with Charmin whether it's in their home or outdoors racing an outhouse."

Dianne Peterson of the Outhouse Classic Committee has stated that all sponsorship fees paid by Charmin will go towards the investment of playground equipment for the local Trenary parks. For more information on the details of the Trenary Outhouse Classic, visit http://www.outhouseclassic.com.

About Charmin

Charmin has been America's most popular toilet paper for more than 25 years. In the U.S., P&G offers Charmin Ultra Soft and Charmin Ultra Strong – super premium two-ply toilet paper; Charmin Basic – a one-ply toilet paper; Charmin Sensitive – premium toilet paper with soothing lotion, aloe and Vitamin E"; and Charmin Freshmates – flushable wet wipes. For more information on Charmin, visit http://www.charmin.com.

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