Funko Donates $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Funko, Inc. (“Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, and Target Corp. (Target) (NYSE: TGT) announce the launch of an exclusive Target Bullseye Funko Pop! figure in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
“St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases and we are incredibly proud to partner with Target to support their efforts to find cures and help save the lives of children,” said Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko. “We are excited to bring Funko’s style to Target’s iconic Bullseye character and think fans will be eager to help support this great cause, while adding to their collections.”
Bullseye has been Target’s official spokes-pup since 1999. He’s the life of the party wherever he goes and might just be the world’s most loveable terrier. Target customers can purchase the limited edition Funko Pop! figure at Target store locations throughout the United States and online through Target’s website, from December 16 through January 31. Funko donated $50,000 in honor of Pop! Pets to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
“Generous partners like Funko make it possible for St. Jude to continue our lifesaving work,” said Richard Shadyac Jr, President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Contributions made through this campaign are helping ensure that families at St. Jude never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food, because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”
To learn how you can support St. Jude Children Research Hospital visit stjude.org.
To purchase an exclusive Target Bullseye Funko Pop! visit: https://www.target.com/b/funko/-/N-4ynjc?lnk=Funko
About Funko
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
About Target Corporation
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at more than 1,800 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For the latest store count or for more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
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Forward Looking Statements
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