Ten Nonprofits Collect Prizes in American Tobacco’s 7th Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge

Trees Remain on Display Through January 1, 2017.

(Durham) – Dec. 18, 2016 – Ten area nonprofits came away with prizes as part of American Tobacco’s seventh annual Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge. The terrific tannenbaums will remain on display through January 1, 2017.   

More than 50 nonprofits decorated Christmas trees at Diamond View Park in front of Aloft Downtown Durham hotel, most reflecting the important mission of each organization. You can view the trees here. Sponsoring this popular tradition were FOX 50, DPAC, Durham Bulls, WRAL Out & About, WRAL.com and FHI360.

Online/Text/App Vote Winners:

• 1st Place – $5,000 – #8 – Coalition to Unchain Dogs             
• 2nd Place – $2,500 – #47 – Saving Grace Animals for Adoption
• 3rd Place – $1,000 – #11 – Hope Animal Rescue 

Community Awards:

• FHI 360 – American Tobacco Tenant Choice Award – $500 – #3 – Durham Rescue Mission
• DPAC Community Star Award – #36 – DPAC Ticket Package Valued at $1500-$2000 – Durham Ballet Theatre            
• Fox 50 Community First Award – :30 PSA Values at $1,500 – #49 – Carolina Donor Services  
• Wool E Prime Cut Award – Use of the American Tobacco Suite at the Durham Bulls valued at $1,400 – #33- Alex’s Lemonade Stand                                     

Celebrity Choice Awards:

• Celebrity Choice Award – $1,000 –  #14 – Bee Downtown
• Celebrity Choice Award – $1,000 – #13 – WinGs Inc.
• Celebrity Choice Award – #4 – Habitat for Humanity of Durham

Special thanks to our sponsors Fox50, WRAL.com, WRAL Out & About, Durham Bulls, FHI360, and DPAC.

The prize-winners were first announced during Sunday’s evening newscast on FOX 50, which also sponsored a broadcast campaign supporting the Tree Challenge.   

Find out more about Tree Challenge, the prize winners and all the inspiring nonprofits at
www.TriangleTreeChallenge.com.

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FREE and open to the public!

Join us as count down to the start of the holidays with the annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting celebration. There is always a chance of snow, along with sensational community choral groups and other surprises!

• Surprise Guest from the DPAC’s Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical!
• Violinist, Daniel D.
• The Hillandale Elementary School Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Dena Byers
• The Riverside High School Rapids Ensemble, under the direction of Mrs. Jill Boliek
• Performances by Elevate
• And a visit from the man in red himself…SANTA!!

Be one of the first 750 people on site and receive a Light Wand sponsored by 811 Dig North Carolina and PSNC Energy.

At the conclusion of the event (estimated at 7 pm when the Tower lights) the holiday fun continues over at Diamond View Park as the Triangle Tree Challenge comes to life and the voting begins!  Santa Selfies available near the Trosa Tree Lot.

And don’t forget to visit the Tree of Bikes on the Burt’s Bees Patio!

Photo courtesy of Brian Mullins Photography

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Trees Means a Merry You & Prizes for Nonprofits!  The Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge is back for holly, jolly prize awarding fun for nonprofits and the companies that support them! 

Mark your calendars now for the unveiling of the trees at the American Tobacco Tower Lighting on December 2.

How to vote for your favorite Tree: 

–View the trees in person or online before December 16

–Text your vote to 25827 and enter TREE plus the tree number (ex. Tree 2 or Tree 14)

–Or, vote online by logging on to www.triangletreechallenge.com and entering your email address plus the tree number.

Trees on display at Diamond View Park through January 1, 2017.

Photo courtesy of Brian Mullins Photography

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