Mall of America® and Simon Says Give® to pack 2,500

“Birthday’s in a Box” for kids in need

WHAT: To kick off Mall of America’s 25th Birthday, Simon Says Give and Mall of America are joining forces on Tuesday, August 8 to assemble 2,500 birthdays in a box to support kids in need in the Rotunda at the World’s Largest Birthday Celebration.

Simon Says Give started 5 years ago when then 7-year-old Mandi Simon realized not all children were able to celebrate their birthday and wanted to change that. Simon Says Give provides everything a child needs to celebrate their special day from cake mixes and frosting to party supplies and even a gift for fun and a gift for need.

Volunteers are needed to pack 2,500 Birthday’s in a Box and can sign up to volunteer for the day at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044da9ab2ea13-world

For more information on the World’s Largest Birthday Celebration event click here.

VISUALS: Volunteers packing 2,500 Birthdays in a Box

Interview with founder Mandi Simon

WHEN: Tuesday, August 8, 2017

8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America – Rotunda

About Mall of America®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Care; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.

The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

About Simon Says Give®

Simon Says Give is a kid founded and kid operated nonprofit. Our Tagline: Kids Celebrating Kids. Our Mission: To develop the

next generation of leaders to be unstoppable. Our Goal: To impact 2 million kids by 2022.

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