Donate to Clothesline® for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii

100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association

TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Clothesline^® is going Hawaiian! Beginning today and running until December 2, 2013, Canadians are invited to donate gently used clothing for a chance to win a dream getaway! Every qualified donation will enter donors in a draw for a one-week trip-for-two to Hawaii.

"With the help and support of people in our communities, we will further elevate our fight against diabetes by supporting vital research, programs, and services of the Canadian Diabetes Association," says Janelle Robertson, General Manager, Clothesline^®. "Help make your donation count by supporting this campaign and the 9 million Canadians affected by diabetes."

There are three easy ways to donate and qualify for entry into the exclusive draw with a grand prize of a dream getaway for two to Hawaii:

1. By phone - Call 1-800-505-5525 to schedule a free pick-up (mention Hawaii to be entered)
2. Online -  Schedule a FREE pick-up at diabetes.ca/Hawaii
3. In person - Visit a donation Centre.  To find one near you, call 1-800-505-5525 or visit diabetes.ca/clothesline

Full event details and terms/conditions for the contest can be found at diabetes.ca/hawaii.

About Clothesline
Each year, Clothesline diverts more than 48 million kilograms of clothing and household items from our landfills. This energy savings is equivalent to planting 8.6 million trees each year or the ability to drive a compact car around the globe 43,000 times. 'Like' us on Facebook at /donate2clothesline and follow us on Twitter @go2clothesline

About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us on facebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

SOURCE: Clothesline(R)

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Katie Ostler
Manager, Communications
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]