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Woodfield Mall Continues More Than Pink® Initiatives

More Than Pink® Initiatives with Susan G. Komen® Work to Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths in the U.S. by 50 Percent by 2026

Woodfield Mall announces its Spring 2018 More Than Pink movement in support of Susan G. Komenand the fight against breast cancer. As part of a pledge to donate at least $1 million each year in 2017 and 2018, more than 170 participating Simon Malls®, The Mills® and Premium Outlets® nationwide will once again be participating in a range of fundraising activities during the months of April and May.

“We are thrilled to launch our Spring 2018 More Than Pink initiative and have been overwhelmed by the ongoing positive support this movement has garnered with our shoppers, retailers and employees to support Susan G. Komen in its tireless efforts to reduce breast cancer deaths,” said Heather Lloyd, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Woodfield Mall.

ThroughMay 20, visitors to Woodfield Mall will be able to participate in a variety of programs to help support Susan G. Komen, including:

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  • Discount Card Program: In exchange for a$5donation to Susan G. Komen, shoppers will receive a special Discount Pass valid at participating retailers, available at the Guest Services booth in Woodfield Mall’s Grand Court. All Discount Pass donations go to Susan G. Komen.
  • Susan G. Komen®Visa® SimonGiftcard®: Customers can purchase a More Than Pink Visa Giftcard at Guest Services. Simon will donate $1 for each More Than Pink Giftcard sold to Susan G. Komen. The giftcard is available for purchase year-round.
  • Race for the Cure®: Race for The Cure® events will take place across the U.S. with local Simon teams participating to support the local Susan G. Komen Affiliates. Simon encourages shoppers to join in by locating and registering for an event near them by visiting www.raceforthecure.org/Simon.
  • More Than Pink Hero Wall:An opportunity for survivors and their families to visually celebrate and honor the hero who inspires and uplifts them through their fight with breast cancer. For a $1 donation, shoppers will receive a pink sticker on which they can write the name of the ‘More Than Pink’ Hero and place it on the wall. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen.

About Woodfield Mall®

Woodfield Mall, one of the largest shopping destinations in the United States, provides Chicago area residents and visitors with a distinctive collection of nearly 300 retail stores. The mega mall showcases five major anchors – Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney and Sears – plus popular stores including Alex & Ani, Anthropologie, Apple, Arhaus, AIX Armani Exchange, BOSS, COACH, Columbia Sportswear, Michael Kors, Lacoste, lululemon, SIX:02, Superdry, Timberland, Tommy Bahama, Tumi, White House/Black Market and Zara. Shoppers enjoy a delicious array of dining and entertainment options such as Uncle Julio's, Texas de Brazil, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s and Kinfork BBQ & Tap. Woodfield Mall, at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Ill., is located about 25 miles from downtown Chicago and in close proximity to O’Hare International Airport. Mall hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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About Simon

Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $956 million in research and provided more than $2.1 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs, serving millions of people in 60 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. That promise has become Komen’s promise to all people facing breast cancer. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at ww5.komen.org/social.

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