WORX Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending With A Purpose

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WORX, the company that offers innovative outdoor tools and equipment to make yard work easier, has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.

Taking place on December 2^nd, #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a national moment around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are, today, synonymous with holiday shopping.

WORX Tools joined #GivingTuesday to showcase its commitment to giving back and helping those in need. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is dedicated to bringing joy to children around the country during the holiday season. In order to help them with this noble cause, WORX will donate 5% of all sales from Worx.com on Tuesday, December 2^nd to the organization.

"We are very excited about this year's #GivingTuesday partnership with Toys for Tots," says CEO Tom Duncan. "#GivingTuesday is a great event to raise awareness for worthy causes and we are proud to donate 5% of our sales on Worx.com to the organization."

"Customers not only have the opportunity to shop an extended sale, but can do so for the benefit of children throughout the United States," added Duncan.

Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world.

About WORX
Established in 1994, WORX Yard Tools USA, based in Charlotte NC, is one of the fastest growing companies serving the global power equipment market today. A diversified manufacturer and marketer of a complete range of electric powered lawn and garden equipment, and related products, WORX has over 3500 employees worldwide. More information is available on the company's brand website: www.worx.com.

About Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Toys for Tots, a 63 year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to disadvantaged children during each Christmas holiday season.  The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime.  It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community.  Last year the Marine Corps fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7.4 million less fortunate children.  Since 1947 over 195 million children have been assisted. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.

About #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give. It will culminate with a global day of giving on December 2, 2014. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners— charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a global moment that is dedicated to giving around the world.

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