October 1, 2012 – GREENWOOD, MS – Viking Range Corporation is teaming up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to auction off a pink Viking D3 range and pink D3 ventilation hood in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 100% of the proceeds will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The winner of this Ebay auction will have their choice of a Viking D3 gas or Viking D3 electric 30”W. range and a 30”W. ventilation hood as well as their choice of pink, stainless steel or any other Viking exclusive color finish. The Viking D3 series is a brand new product line from Viking that was introduced earlier this year.
This is the second year Viking and NBCF have teamed up to auction a pink Viking range and hood as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, since 2005 the Viking Cooking Schools, a subsidiary of Viking Range Corporation, have donated $5 for every participant who signed up for the “Girls’ Night Out” cooking class at participating Viking Cooking Schools. To date, the Viking Cooking Schools and Viking Range Corporation have donated over $64,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and hope to significantly increase that amount at the completion of this auction.
The Ebay auction, hosted by NBCF, will begin on October 15, 2012, and will run for 10 days, ending on October 25, 2012.
About VIKING:
Viking Range Corporation is an ultra-premium major appliance manufacturer and culinary lifestyle company that originated commercial-type appliances for the home and is the creator of the “Professional” category of major appliances. Viking is headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi. Viking major appliances are sold through a network of premium appliance distributors and dealers worldwide, and Viking culinary products are sold through a network of premium gourmet retailers.
To request product information, please contact Viking toll-free at 888.845.4641, or visit the web site at vikingrange.com
VIKING is a registered trademark of Viking Range Corporation.
About the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc®:
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s (NBCF) mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for eight years, NBCF provides women help for today and hope for tomorrow through its National Mammography Program, Beyond The Shock®, Early Detection Plan, MyNBCF online support community, and breast cancer research programs. For more information, please visit www.nbcf.org