American Publishers Hearst, Children's Miracle Network Announce Goal to Raise $250,000 for Children's Hospitals Through Magazine Subscription Sales in July

American Publishers Hearst has declared July "Miracle Magazine Month" as a fundraising initiative for Children's Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for 170 children's hospitals. American Publishers Hearst hopes to raise $250,000 through subscription sales.

Renewals and new subscriptions for all American Publishers Hearst magazines are included in the subscription drive, including Time, People and Sports Illustrated. Those who wish to participate should go to www.supportthemiracle.com to purchase subscriptions or renew current subscriptions.

Forty percent of each subscription sale will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network hospital of the subscriber's choice. On average, the return to the hospital will be $8.00 per subscription. Additionally, a special combination deal is being offered for Good Housekeeping and Redbook as part of Miracle Magazine Month. Through July, subscribers can purchase 12 issues of both publications for $20.

"American Publishers is dedicated to promoting community awareness through outreach, education and information access," said Keith Erickson, business development manager at American Publishers Hearst. "We chose to work with Children's Miracle Network because of the direct impact the donations have on children's hospitals within communities across the United States."

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About Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals, including Shands Children's Hospital at UF and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. To learn more go to www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org.

About American Publishers Hearst

American Publishers is a division of the Hearst Corporation, one of the nations largest diversified media companies. Its major interests includes magazines, newspaper and business publishing, cable networks, television and radio broadcast, internet business, TV production and distribution, newspaper feature distribution and real estate.