Dearfoams' Celebrity Slipper Fairies Give the Gift of Comfort to the USO This Holiday Season

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Dearfoams is honored to give back to the USO (United Service Organizations) this Christmas by hosting the Celebrity Slipper Fairy Challenge. Celebrities, including Mario Lopez (host of "Extra," "Saved by the Baby"), Gretchen Rossi ("The Real Housewives of Orange County"), Madison Pettis (The Game Plan, Disney's "Cory in the House,"), Shaunie O'Neal ("Basketball Wives"), George Wallace (performer, The Flamingo Las Vegas), and You-Tube sensation Elle Fowler, will be donating over 3,500 pairs of Dearfoams to the soldiers as a holiday gift.  The goal of The Celebrity Slipper Fairy Challenge is to visit USO locations across the country and bring comfort to the soldiers and their families this holiday.

"We are so pleased to honor the USO and give back to the soldiers and their families," says Rachel Iannarino, Dearfoams Sr. Brand Manager, R.G. Barry Corporation. "We want our gift to bring joy, comfort, and happiness to the soldiers who fight every day to protect our country. To have help from our celebrity friends is an extreme honor and we couldn't be more proud of being able to deliver the gift of comfort. We are grateful for the privilege and opportunity to give something back to those who give their all."

"On behalf of the USO we would like to say thank you to Dearfoams for their gracious gift to our service men and women," said Cathy Martens, USO Vice President of Corporate Alliance. "This is a great touch of home for our troops during the holidays."  

Dearfoams will donate 3,500 slippers to soldiers and their families at various bases across the United States including USO Fort Riley (Kansas), USO Denver, USO South Carolina, USO Houston, and USO Fort Hood (Texas). Each location will receive a generous donation on the behalf the Dearfoams Celebrity Slipper Fairies just in time for Christmas.

For more information about Dearfoams, visit www.Dearfoams.com and to watch The Celebrity Slipper Fairy Videos, visit www.slipperfairy.com. To learn more about the USO and to give a little to those who give their all, visit: http://www.uso.org.

**CELEBRITY PHOTOS AND VIDEO ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please contact Dana Supnick at Brand Building Communications: [email protected] or 917.575.8095

ABOUT DEARFOAMS

In 1947, Dearfoams pioneered foam-cushioned slippers that delivered the ultimate in comfort.  Over 60 years (and nearly a billion pair) later, people still love the exceptional comfort, style, and quality every pair of Dearfoams provides.  It's easy to explain why people love Dearfoams:  Soft, warm fabrics and extra cushioning that provide indulgent comfort.  A mix of timeless and fashion-forward designs and colors to fit any personal style.  And premium-quality features to ensure the better comfort fit and durability you expect from a trusted brand like Dearfoams. What's harder to describe -- but easy to feel - is that "comfort moment" when you slip on Dearfoams.  You're instantly more relaxed.  Somehow more peaceful.  Lost in curl-up-your-toes, stretch-out-your-back, sink-into-the-sofa comfort that puts your mind and body at ease.  Whatever you call it, you should experience it.  Indulge your feet in the foam-cushioned bliss of Dearfoams.  Make yourself comfortable.

ABOUT THE USO

The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families millions of times each year at thousands of places worldwide.  We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors and their families, and the families of the fallen.

The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors.  In addition to individual donors and other corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners American Airlines, AT&T Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Gallery Furniture, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381).  To join us in this patriotic mission and to learn more about the USO, please visit www.uso.org.

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