Help bring color to the lives of hospitalized children.

Started by a young woman whose friend died of cancer The Art of Elysium brings artists, musicians, comedians, writers and yes many A-Listers out to hospitals throughout the Los Angeles area to share their talents with children. This wonderful cause is in its 13th year and is now branching out so people just like you and I can take advantage of opportunities to help needy children. Create a different outlook for these children, by bringing the inspiration to them.  Here’s a few ways you can help with just a few mouse clicks…

Tune into this album and bring the sound of music to needy children.

“ELYSIUM” compilation album created by longtime Elysium fundraiser and supporter Elijah Wood is now available at  iTunes. The eclectic album consists of songs from the Kills, the Soft Pack, Ty Segall, Sonic Youth, Sleepy Sun, Black Mountain, and Sleigh Bells. Keep music alive for young children and support the Art of Elysium  and its music programming by purchasing this inspiring album.

Click here to purchase the album.

Shop away ladies and be a supporter of The Art of Elysium.

We are giving you a great reason to buy that Coach purse from their new Poppy Collection. Three bags have been selected to represent The Art of Elysium charity picked by actress Rachel Bilson. The promotion will run through July 28th with a portion of  the proceeds from the sale of each bag going towards the charity.

Click here to purchase a purse.

Hear great music and support a great cause, Elysium Sessions is an Artist Services program that provides the opportunity for volunteer Musicians to not only share their music talents with children but perform. Attend one of their performances and sales directly benefit The Art of Elysium’s music programming.  Inspire the sound of music for those who need it the most.

Click here to purchase concert tickets.

Donate $25 and let the imagination of hospitalized children soar. When you donate $25 Art of Elysium Summer Art Kit Campaign you delivering a art kit to a critically ill child’s bedside. Bring color and creativity to a special child’s life by supporting this cause.

Want to learn more about this cause and find more ways to help check out their website.

Source:  Fashion Newspaper

July 2010

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced a break-through back-to-school promotion in which every customer who tries on a pair of AE jeans receives a free smartphone after instant discount with a new two-year service plan, from July 21 to August 3. Customers can choose from more than 40 phones from a variety of top brands including BlackBerry^® and Android™ smartphones and many others. Every customer who takes advantage of the promotion will also receive a $25 AE “Money Card” redeemable online or in stores.

“American Eagle Outfitters wants to send our customers back-to-school in style with new denim and a new phone,” said Fred Grover, executive vice president of marketing, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. “This promotion adds a level of excitement and fun to our customers’ shopping experience, as well as making a powerful statement about our confidence in the denim collection.”

The AE back-to-school denim collection includes a complete range of fits and washes. AE women’s denim fits include the new Jegging, as well as Skinny, Super Skinny, Artist™, Slim Boot, Favorite Boyfriend, Artist Crop and Boy Fit Crop. The AE men’s collection includes three new fits—Slim, Low Rise Boot Signature Stitch, and Relaxed, as well as Straight, Low Rise Boot, and Bootcut.

How it works:

• As customers exit the AE fitting rooms after trying on jeans, they will receive a special card that explains how to select their phone and carrier at www.ae.com/jeans.
• The new phone and $25 AE Money Card is sent to the customer via FedEx.
• Users will be given the opportunity to download an AE logo to their phone deck that acts as a direct link to the AE mobile site.
• Online shoppers will receive the special card in their order shipment with every denim purchase.

**Promotion is available to U.S. customers only and offered only while supplies last. Please see www.ae.com/jeans for complete rules and information.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”) offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The American Eagle Outfitters^® brand targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with 934 stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.ae.com. aerie^® by american eagle offers Dormwear^® and intimates collections for the AE^® girl, with 143 standalone stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.aerie.com. The latest brand, 77kids^® by american eagle^®, is available online only at www.77kids.com. The 77kids brand offers “kid cool,” durable clothing and accessories for kids ages two to 10. AE.COM^®, the online home of the brands of AEO, Inc. ships to more than 76 countries worldwide.