Win An Apron With A Comment

The Children’s Miracle Network gave me an apron to give away as publicity for its Miracle Harvest salad dressings and pasta sauces.

The non-profit organization wants to raise funds with these products, similar to the way that actor Paul Newman raised millions of charity dollars through his signature Newman’s Own brand.

The apron is made of 100% cotton fabric with stain release finish (much better having spaghetti sauce on an apron than your nice shirt). It has an adjustable neck strap and two pockets.

To win an apron, all you have to do is leave a comment at the end of this post. You don’t need to leave your full name, but just an identifier besides Anonymous. Tomorrow (Dec. 10) at 8 p.m. I will go through the comments and draw out one of the names from a hat. I will post that winning name on this blog and on Facebook, and you will need email me your snail mail address so I can send you the apron.

Now, more about the Miracle Harvest products. They include traditional, garlic-herb or tomato-basil flavored pasta sauces, or balsamic vinaigrette or creamy ranch dressings. They retail for around $2.99 each, and are being test-marketed in Utah at Associated Food stores (such as Ream’s, Dick’s, Macey’s, Harmon’s, and Dan’s) and Smith’s (where I spotted them on a special of two jars for $5). According to Tony Rehmer of the Children’s Miracle Network, they are made by the same manufacturer who makes Simple Truth and Annie’s brands. He said all of the profits go back to the local Children’s Miracle Hospital, which in Utah is Primary Children’s Medical Center.

Founded in 1983 by Marie Osmond, John Schneider, Mick Shannon and Joe Lake, the Children’s Miracle Network has raised funds for 170 children’s hospital across the United States. The funds go to support research, buy equipment and pay for uncompensated care.

You can find out more about the sauces and dressings, and get a $1 off coupon, at http://miracleharvest.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.