Annual Event Hosted by GCRBA Benefits The Salvation Army
CINCINNATI (May 22, 2014) — The Salvation Army announced today that the Herbert brothers will join the celebration of National Donut Day to be held on June 6th on Fountain Square. The Herbert brothers, comprised of Josh, Dave, Joe, Matt and Pete, won the 2009 “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” ad contest, and used their winnings to propel their creative talents into a professional production company. Since 2009, the brothers (all five of them!) have worked together to create numerous popular ads for nationally-recognized brands. Natives of Batesville, IN, the Herbert brothers still live and work from this quaint Midwestern city, often including family and friends in their projects. Recently, A&E Network announced that the brothers will be featured in a multi-part reality series that will air beginning later this Summer.
“We’re delighted that the Herbert brothers have agreed to join us for Donut Day 2014,” stated Matt Pearce, Development Director at The Salvation Army. “Their creativity and humor will bring a fun and unique element to the event. We’re eager to meet them and encourage their continued success.”
The Herbert brothers will participate in a series of donut-based games that have been the hallmark of the Donut Day events in Cincinnati over the past few years. Games include Donut Toss, Donut Slide, and Donut Stacking, with local celebrities participating in teams to see who will be crowned the “Grand Champion Donut Handler.” In addition to the Herbert brothers, this year’s game contestants include Olympian Nick Goepper, of Lawrenceburg, IN.
Donut Day (#nationaldonutday) is presented on the first Friday of June each year, and honors the heritage of The Salvation Army’s ministry in support of troops at the front lines starting in World War I. In Cincinnati, Donut Day is presented by the Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers Association (GCRBA), to benefit the work of The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati. Generous event sponsors help to ensure the fundraising success of the event. But mostly, it’s a great way to celebrate donuts, encourage support of our local bakeries, and build awareness of The Salvation Army’s multi-faceted programs that strive to positively impact the lives of those most in need in our local community.
Donut Day 2014 will be Friday, June 6th, 2014, starting at Noon on Fountain Square. Local bakeries will highlight their special offerings and distribute free donuts to attendees. Local celebrities will participate in several donut-themed games, with the top four players competing in the final donut stacking round to determine who will take the coveted top prize.
To learn more about The Salvation Army in Greater Cincinnati, please visit www.salvationarmycincinnati.org, follow us on Facebook at “Salvation Army Cincinnati” or on Twitter: @salarmycincy. Donations can be made online, or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
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