\n\u201cThroughout Funko’s history, community has been at the heart of all of our efforts,\u201d explained Andrew Perlmutter, President at Funko. \u201cWhen fans decide to purchase and display a Pop! With Purpose, they are signifying their support for a cause that contributes to making the world a more kind and equitable place for all.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe know that wishes have the ability to help children build the emotional and physical strength they need to fight a critical illness,\u201d said LuAnn Bott, Vice President of Revenue Partnerships and Services for Make-A-Wish America. \u201cThrough the sale of their wish-inspired Pop! figures, Funko will enable even more wish kids to experience the life-changing impact of a wish come true.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nWith a proven history of community engagement through the Funko Cares program, Funko\u2019s Pops! With Purpose expands on partnerships with new and existing philanthropic organizations. Since introducing its Funko Cares Program in 2018, Funko has given back to the community through monetary and product donations.\n<\/p>\n
\nInspired by its diverse employee and fan base alongside a culture of inclusivity, Funko partnered with theIt Gets Better Project<\/a><\/b> for the second year in a row by releasing a Pops! With Purpose Pride collection.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cFunko is a natural, value-aligned partner for the It Gets Better Project,\u201d said It Gets Better Project Executive Director Brian Wenke. \u201cThrough their queer interpretations of iconic characters known and loved by so many, Funko is sending a message to all LGBTQ+ young people that they are not alone \u2013 and that there is a broad, multi-faceted community here to support them. Funko\u2019s unwavering commitment to sustaining our life-affirming resources, while fueling the joy of others, is an ideal combination with the capacity to positively impact young queer people everywhere.\u201d\n<\/p>\n The Breast Cancer Research Foundation<\/b><\/a> has been a Funko Cares partner for two years, with Funko donations funding over 1,500 hours of critical research.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cEven as breast cancer cases around the world are on the rise, we\u2019ve never been closer to eradicating this life-threatening disease,\u201d said BCRF CEO and President Myra Biblowit. \u201cBy partnering with BCRF, Funko is supporting groundbreaking, lifesaving science. Together, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nFunko recently learned about the impactful work young people are performing across the globe through Rivet<\/b><\/a>, an organization accelerating the youth revolution. Coming this fall, Funko will introduce licensed products tied to real-life heroes: Andrea Bautista Gomez, Tony Weaver and Avalon Jade Theisen.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cRivet was built on the belief that young people have the power to lead social change today, not someday. We partner with brands like Funko to fund and amplify the work of young people leading social change in their communities,\u201d said Rivet CEO Eric Dawson. \u201cAnd we could not dream of a better partnership to provide these young people with the visibility and reach they deserve.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nInspired by employees and fans that have protected and served the United States, Funko has supported military families through its partnership with Operation Homefront<\/b><\/a>. Funko\u2019s employees participate in Operation Homefront\u2019s Back-to-School Brigade\u00ae<\/sup>, an annual nationwide school supply collection and distribution campaign.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe are excited about our growing partnership with Funko as they clearly share our commitment to helping our military families not only start strong, but also stay strong as they serve our great nation and as they transition back into their civilian communities,\u201d said Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront. \u201cThese collectibles will serve as a special tribute to this very deserving group of fellow Americans as we work to help them for all they have done in our nation\u2019s time of need.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \nEach Pop! With Purpose figure sold will feature a designated sticker and box art indicating that Funko has made a charitable donation to the organization. Fans can stay up-to-date on Funko\u2019s Pops! With Purpose initiative by following Funko on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @OriginalFunko.\n<\/p>\n About Funko<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nFunko is a leading pop culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, toys, plush, apparel, board games, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at https:\/\/www.funko.com\/<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).\n<\/p>\n About Make-A-Wish <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nMake-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world\u2019s leading children\u2019s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 30,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 wishes worldwide; more than 340,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.\n<\/p>\n About the It Gets Better Project<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nLaunched over a decade ago by syndicated columnist Dan Savage and his partner Terry Miller, the It Gets Better Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that leverages the power of media to reach millions of people every year and provide critical support and hope to LGBTQ+ youth around the world. Through collaborative partnerships elevating positive portrayals of the LGBTQ+ community, and community building initiatives, the It Gets Better Project strives to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. The It Gets Better Project received the 2012 Governor\u2019s Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; has garnered support from President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama; along with numerous celebrities such as Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle Union, Josie Totah, Hayley Kiyoko and Patrick Starrr, and more than 600,000 others who have taken the pledge to share messages of hope and to speak up against intolerance. Connect with the It Gets Better Project: on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @ItGetsBetter; Facebook.com\/ItGetsBetterProject<\/a>; and YouTube.com\/ItGetsBetterProject<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n About BCRF<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nBreast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science\u2014from those investigating prevention to metastasis\u2014and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can\u2019t stop now. Join us in fueling the world\u2019s most promising research. With you, we will be the end of breast cancer. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.\n<\/p>\n About Operation Homefront<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \nFounded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive \u2013 not simply struggle to get by \u2013 in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 90 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America\u2019s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210803005068\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \nJessica Piha-Grafstein \nNikole Schroder KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Washington<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Children Licensing (Entertainment) Philanthropy Specialty Women General Entertainment Entertainment Retail Foundation Consumer Other Entertainment<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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