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Free Flower Bouquets: 'Petal it Forward' Burke
Two free bouquets of flowers on Wednesday will come with a request: Give one to a friend, co-worker or stranger who could use a smile.
BURKE, VA ā Flowers 'n' Ferns in Burke will be giving away between 50 and 60 bouquets to residents for free on Wednesday, with only one hitch: recipients must share the gimmick with others.
As part of the Society of American Florists' national "Petal It Forward" campaign, the store's floral team, based at Burke Town Plaza, 9562 Old Keene Mill Road, will be on the streets at noon Wednesday.
Look for the flower power representatives outside the Burke Center VRE stop, giving away two bouquets to randomly chosen pedestrians.
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Take one for yourself, and give the other one to someone who needs a smile.
The national campaign is underway in 207 cities in 49 states, according to a Petal It Forward press release.
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According to that release, "The campaign aims to highlight the benefits of flowers and leverage study findings that show how flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and a long-term positive effect on moods (and that people report the best reason to receive flowers is 'just because')."
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