SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises presented its first donation from the
Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor (PAWS) to the Alaska Wildlife
Conservation Center (AWCC) in the amount of $25,000. PAWS was established by Princess Cruises
to donate a portion of proceeds from the sales of Stanley the Bear,
the cruise line's recently introduced plush bear, to local causes
and charities that support nature, animals and wildlife.
"Our support of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center furthers
our commitment to nature and wildlife in the places we visit, as
well as offers a much-desired authentic Alaska experience to our guests," said
Ralph Samuels, vice president of
public affairs, Princess Cruises.
The AWCC plans to use the donation to fund an enhanced bear
viewing and sitting areas on the property and a new family
interactive space. In addition, the AWCC will be providing Princess
Cruises bear related items, such as bear paw prints to be used in
the cruise line's Camp Discovery youth centers.
"We're honored to be the first recipient of $25,000 from the Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor
and applaud the cruise line for supporting our sanctuary, dedicated
to preserving Alaska's wildlife
through conservation, research, education and quality animal care,"
said Karen Cowart, AWCC board
member.
Named in a Facebook contest that generated nearly 9,000 entries,
Stanley was chosen in honor of the founder of Princess
Cruises, Stanley B. McDonald. Debuting in May 2017 for the Alaska cruise season, Stanley the Bear
interacts with guests through various entertainment and enrichment
opportunities and is available for purchase on board in The
Shops of Princess and in the Princess Wilderness Lodges in
Alaska for $24.95. Princess
Cruises donates a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this
bear to support PAWS: Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor, an allocated
fund within Princess Cruises Community Foundation.
For nearly 50 years, Princess Cruises has been recognized as the
destination leader in Alaska and
has been named "Best Cruise Line in Alaska" 10 consecutive years by Travel
Weekly magazine. On board, Alaska guests experience the award-winning
program, North to Alaska, which
includes unique Alaska
onboard enrichment , entertainment and food and beverage offerings,
as well as Discovery Channel and Animal Planet recommended and
exclusive shore excursions, as part of the cruise line's Discovery
at Sea partnership. More information can be found at
www.princess.com/alaska.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or
by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
About Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center:
Founded in
1993 in Portage, Alaska, the
Alaska Wildlife and Conservation Center has provided care and
refuge for hundreds of displaced animals. Visitors to the center
can view baby animals, bison, black and brown bears, deer, eagles,
elk, foxes and more. Guests make critical contributions in the form
of admission fees, donations, memberships and gift shop purchases.
Open daily March – October and on weekends November - February.
More information can be found at www.alaskawildlife.org.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their
innovative design and wide array of choices in dining,
entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of
exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries two million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries
ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at princess.com/news.
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