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Washington D.C.-area Simon centers continue More Than Pink™ drive with Susan G. Komen®

More Than Pink™ drive with Susan G. Komen® to reduce breast cancer deaths in the U.S. by 50 percent by 2026

Clarksburg Premium Outlets, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, Queenstown Premium Outlets and St. Charles Towne Center announced today the Spring 2017 More Than Pink movement in support of Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast cancer. As part of a pledge to donate $1 million each year in 2017 and 2018, more than 180 participating Simon Malls, The Mills and Premium Outlets nationwide will be participating in a range of activities during the months of April and May

“It has been wonderful to see the positive response that the More Than Pink movement has generated over the past year,” said Angie Riford, director of marketing and business development at Hagerstown Premium Outlets. “Shoppers, retailers and employees throughout the region have embraced the opportunities we’ve offered to support Susan G. Komen in its tireless efforts to reduce breast cancer deaths and we look forward to continuing that momentum this year.”

Visitors to the Washington D.C.-area Simon centers will notice pink themes throughout the properties and staff will be decked out in pink accessories. Shoppers are invited to enjoy the More Than Pink Discount Card Program now through May 31. In exchange for a $10 donation to Susan G. Komen, shoppers will receive a Discount Card providing 25 percent off one item at each participating retailer. All Discount Card donations will go to Susan G. Komen and be available for purchase. Discount Card Program available at the following Simon centers:

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  • Clarksburg Premium Outlets: Guest Services, in Market Hall in Center Court 22705 Clarksburg Road 240.702.0733
  • Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: Guest Services, near Sephora on the Ground Level 1100 S Hayes St. 703-415-2401
  • Hagerstown Premium Outlets: Management Office, in the Food Court 495 Premium Outlets Blvd. 301-790-0300
  • Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets: Guest Services, in the Food Court 241 Fort Evans Road NE 703-737-3071
  • Queenstown Premium Outlets: Management Office, near Pepperidge Farm 441 Outlet Center Drive 410-827-8699
  • St. Charles Towne Center: Management Office, near Metro PCS on the Lower Level of Center Court 11110 Mall Circle 301-870-6997

As of April 2017, Simon has raised $441,667 in support of Susan G. Komen, all generated through the support and participation of shoppers, retailers and employees.

*From October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018, Simon is proud to support Susan G. Komen® and, with the help of generous individuals like you, will guarantee a contribution of at least $1,000,000 for each year of the program in connection with its various fundraising initiatives, including its discount card program, promotion of Komen’s Race for the Cure®, and promotion of Komen’s Do-It-Yourself fundraising platform.

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