GIVEAWAY: Rudi’s “Happy Camper” Contest and a Giveaway

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As part of Celiac Disease Awareness Month Rudi’s Gluten Free Bakery is looking to give back to the gluten free community, including you. On May 1st, Rudi’s announced that it will be hosting a “Happy Camper” Contest, in which they will award 10 full Camp scholarship to 10 lucky Gluten-Free Children. The scholarship will cover a one week summer camp experience (including travel) at a nonrestrictive gluten free camp environment! Those interested can simply enter to win by Liking Rudi’s Gluten Free Bakery on Facebook and filling out the application form, which includes a 200 word essay from the child explaining what this experience would mean to them. Here is a bit more information:

““Enthusiastically giving back to our communities has long been an important part of our business, and this is the third year we’ve made a commitment to the gluten-free community during Celiac Awareness Month,” said Doug Radi, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Rudi’s Organic Bakery. “Summer camp is all about making memories that last, and a child’s dietary restrictions shouldn’t prevent them from having the experience of a lifetime. We’re thrilled that the Rudi’s Gluten-Free Happy Camper program will provide 10 deserving kids with a gluten-free camp experience.”

Parents with eligible children, ages 8-17, can enter the contest by ‘liking’ Rudi’s Gluten-Free on Facebook and submitting an essay from their child explaining what going to a gluten-free summer camp would mean to them. As an additional incentive to enter in early May, Rudi’s Gluten-Free has promised to give the first 250 eligible fans that enter an official Rudi’s Gluten-Free Happy Camper water bottle. The 10 winners will be selected by Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery and announced on Facebook on June 10, 2013, giving parents and campers time to plan and pack up for a summertime camp adventure.” (Full press release available here)

Living gluten free can be exhausting, and alienating to youth who just want to feel ‘normal’, so I give a huge thank you to Rudi’s for this opportunity! If you have a child between 8-17 I encourage you to help them apply for this opportunity.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN: Beyond this opportunity, how can Rudi’s help YOU enjoy the summer and be a winner? In an effort to spread the word further about this Scholarship opportunity Rudi’s has partnered with several bloggers to offer giveaways, including myself. So, let’s get you going on your own chance to win some summertime fun:

The What: Even adults need some summer time fun, especially some time outdoors, every now and again don’t we? Totally! Rudi’s is offering one lucky winner a Summer BBQ Picnic Set (approximately $115 value) to help you have some outdoor summer time fun of your own. This Set comes complete with:
  • Picnic Basket (set for two including plates, cups, napkins and basket) 
  • Picnic Blanket and carrying bag 
  • Travel size BBQ grill
  • Two free Rudi’s Gluten Free Product coupons. 
Can’t you just envision sitting on a crisp night outdoors grilling up some Rudi’s buns and settling down for a relaxing picnic? I sure can!

The How: So many youth could benefit from the opportunity to win a full scholarship to a gluten free camp, so my main focus is spreading the awareness of this opportunity. Below are several simple ways to enter. You can do as many of the following as you wish, and each can count as an entry. HOWEVER, it will only count if you leave a comment separately for each item AND include your name and email.

1.  For New Readers ONLY: ‘Like’ my Facebook Page
2. Share some love with Rudi’s as a thank you by liking their facebook page

3. Share this giveaway via Twitter, facebook, Tumbler etc. One entry per site, but be sure to include me in, or send me the link once you’ve posted. 

4. Spread word of the Contest itself on facebook, twitter, etc. Here is the direct link to the form. As with the above, one entry per site, but be sure to include me in, or send me the link once you’ve posted. 

5. BONUS ENTRY (Worth 2 entries): Since this Month is Celiac Awareness month tell me how you spread awareness. For example: Do you encourage family members to get diagnostic testing? Heightening Awareness is a tricky thing, and we can always use new ideas, so at the end of the month I will highlight what people have said if I think they are creative new ways to spread awareness (and I’ll include your blog link if you are a blogger)

I’ll be picking the winner of this giveaway on May 20th, and will be contacting the winner directly to get their address!

Good Luck and Happy Entering!
Celtic Celiac @ http://celtic-celiac.blogspot.com/

12 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY: Rudi’s “Happy Camper” Contest and a Giveaway”

  3. This is great, I love the idea of kids with celiac disease being able to enjoy camp without worrying about dietary restrictions. I’ve shared the link on Facebook to spread the word.
    -Katie Kutz Kekutz@gamil.com

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