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Outlet Sale Shoppers Raise More than $32,000 for the Foundation

BY Cassidy Hutton, Contributing Writer

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 14, 2012) — With more than 62,000 shoppers from 50 states and 12 countries, one can only imagine how much shopping went on at the Vera Bradley 2012 Outlet Sale – a whole lot of giving was done, too.

During the Sale, held April 11 – 15, generous shoppers helped make a huge difference for advancing breast cancer research. The Sale also brought in many opportunities for customers to donate to Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. The result?

• $8,000 – The sale of special “Hope” car decals and donations made at the Foundation table helped raise more than $8,000.
• $32,000 - At check out, customers were able to round up the total for their purchases to help out the cause, and many accepted, raising more than $32,000.

More highlights from the Vera Bradley 2012 Outlet Sale included:

• the chance to win a Sebring Convertible with a three-month lease
• the chance to win the Foundation’s special Tea Garden Quilt
• special Foundation Hope pins for those who donated $2 or more