Help Edible Arrangements Fight against MS | #DoFruitNE

Recently my friends at Edible Arrangements® reached out & let me know that they’ve got a pretty tasty fundraising effort happening to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Edible shared the story of Edible Arrangements franchise owner Nick D’Alleva & his family & how he’s brought other Edible Arrangements franchise owners aboard to help the National MS Society. I’m impressed by Nick & his story & am happy to join in & show some Orange Support for MS! Not only are Edible Offerings delicious & good for us, purchasing an  Orange Blossom® will allow us to join in doing some good for others as well! What’s even more delicious is that my readers also get a chance to win a $50  Edible Arrangements® Gift card for helping to spread awareness!

 

Orange Blossom® with chocolate dipped strawberries and bananas

Orange Blossom® with chocolate dipped strawberries and bananas

 

Orange Support for MS

Here’s what is going on! Edible Arrangements® stores throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island will donate five dollars from every Orange Blossom® arrangement purchased during March, National MS Society’s MS Awareness Month.

The Tasty Prize

One reader will win a $50 Edible Arrangements® Gift card

How to Enter

Just hit the Rafflecopter form below & choose whichever entry options are best for you.

The Rules

No purchase required to enter. Must reside in the USA, no PO boxes, & be aged 18 and over, void where prohibited by law.Immediate & extended family of the Shoppinqueen, Edible Arrangements® & employees of and its affiliates or agents, the families of such employees and any other person connected with this promotion are not eligible to enter or win. One Entry per household for all entry methods. Contest runs from 2am EST on Friday, 03/08/ 2013 through 11:59PM  EST on Sunday 03/31 /2013 . Make sure at least one of your entries includes a contact method (i.e. Twitter, email, blog). winner will be chosen & verified shortly after the contest ends using Rafflecoptor. Winner will be announced/displayed on the Rafflecopter form. The winner have 48 hours to reply or another winner will be selected. Prize will be shipped directly to the winner by Edible Arrangements®. See Complete Giveaway Rules, terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: Edible Arrangements® is supplying one $50 gift card to my readers, I have received no other compensation & offer this giveaway to help spread awareness of a worthy charitable cause.

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Comments

  1. paula kapelski says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have ms

  2. ellen beck says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod. He has been fundraising at edible arraingments since 2011.

  3. To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  4. Chelsea r says:

    They raised $10000 last year during MS awareness month, this year 63 Edible Arrangements store locations are donating $5.00 for every orange blossom sold. Orange is the official color of the MS movement.

  5. Carrie Phelps says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements family as a franchise owner since 2004.

  6. Christie says:

    Nick D’Alleva championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in fundraising efforts!

  7. Elizabeth Ray says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  8. Jane m says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been part of Edible arrangements since 2004, promotes awareness & fundraisers for MS which touches his own heart personally. Nick has relatives with MS.

  9. Vikki M says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  10. susan smoaks says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  11. Tamara B. says:

    A cause that is so dear to my heart my mother suffered from MS until she lost her battle 24 years ago. I learned that n September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!

  12. Jill H says:

    Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts.

  13. Elena says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area.

  14. tara pittman says:

    The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.

  15. sandra davis says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240

  16. tls simms says:

    his is a franchise owner and Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  17. Kristin says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004

  18. Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  19. melissa teears says:

    Nick has been a franchise owner since 2004 and works to raise a lot of money for MS

  20. Wehaf says:

    NIck D’Alleva runs three franchise locations.

  21. Stephanie from CT says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area

  22. Ashley H says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  23. Daraya says:

    Nick D’Alleva raised $10,000 for the National MS Society in 2012!

  24. Mel says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  25. Casey Olson says:

    he gives money to a MS cause

  26. ZL says:

    Nick has been the owner since 2004!

  27. Christina Y. says:

    Nick is a franchise owner of 3 locations. He and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  28. Cricket Sosa says:

    They are fundraising for MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod

  29. debbie j says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  30. Jennifer frank-lopez says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004

  31. julie reaves says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS challenge walk on Cape Cod

  32. Sara Cunningham says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  33. Jessica Wyatt says:

    Multiple Sclerosis is a cause that is near to Nick’s heart, as it has personally touched members of his family.

  34. Christian Henshaw says:

    Nick has been a franchise owner since 2004.

  35. Pat says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  36. Emily says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  37. dara says:

    he represents the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  38. Heidi says:

    Nick and the Boston-Manchester area stores extended their fundraising efforts in 2012 for the entire month of March – MS Awareness Month. This fundraiser was another great success, raising $10,000 for the National MS Society in 2012.

  39. Kiara says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  40. Lesley M. says:

    Nick has been a franchise owner since 2004.

  41. Rachael E says:

    Nick has owned it since 2004

  42. Margaret Smith says:

    I learned that Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod

  43. Scott Martin says:

    They raised $10000 last year during MS awareness month

  44. Maureen says:

    He has been a member since 2004!

  45. Suzanne K says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  46. Kelly D says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS.

  47. Karen M says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod. Thanks

  48. Stephanie V. says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  49. Gina says:

    Nick has been a franchise owner since 2004.

  50. Thomas Murphy says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004

  51. shirley says:

    Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts.

  52. Amanda Sakovitz says:

    He has a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area

  53. Evelyn says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004

  54. Elizabeth says:

    Nick D’Alleva owns a 3-store franchise of Edible Arrangements in the Boston-Manchester area.

  55. Mary Dailey says:

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cause that is near to Nick’s heart, as it has personally touched members of his family.

  56. Ari says:

    Nick D’Alleva owns a 3-store franchise of Edible Arrangements in the Boston-Manchester area; in 2012, Nick and the Boston-Manchester area Edible Arrangements stores extended fundraising efforts during the entire month of March – MS Awareness Month, which led to raising $10,000 for the National MS Society.

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  57. Susan Broughton says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!

  58. Mary Casper says:

    he has been part of edible arrangements for 20 years

  59. rebecca shockley says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  60. Teka says:

    Nick is an edible arrangements franchise owner whose family has been affected by MS.

  61. Tracy p. says:

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cause that is near to Nick’s heart, as it has personally touched members of his family. Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  62. Nadine L says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease

  63. Stephanie Larison says:

    He’s been a franchise owner since 2004

  64. Lisa Baker says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  65. Angela Yeremenko says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004.

  66. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says:

    “Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts.

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cause that is near to Nick’s heart, as it has personally touched members of his family. Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.
    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!”

  67. Jenna says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  68. Mary Happymommy says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004.

  69. latanya says:

    Nick has been the owner since 2004.

  70. Cody Anderson says:

    Since 2004 Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements family as an owner.

  71. Jessica Vaughan Gengler says:

    raised $10,000 last year for MS research

  72. Debra Hall says:

    advocates for the National MS Society

  73. PAIGE CHANDLER says:

    I learned he is an MS advocate along with his family

  74. Debra D. says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004.

  75. Brooke Adametz says:

    He owns 3 edible arrangments stores

  76. Maria Iemma says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod – it is sad that so many members of his family have been diagnosed with MS

  77. mary renshaw says:

    I learned that Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod! Which is VERY COOL!

  78. Katherine says:

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cause that is near to Nick’s heart, as it has personally touched members of his family. Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.
    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod! What a giver!

  79. Brandy W says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  80. Emily says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004

  81. jeanine says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  82. Charlotte Padgett says:

    Nick is very active in the MS fundraising.

  83. elven johnson says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause

  84. Crystal F says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling MS. Thank you!

  85. Theresa J says:

    He owns 3 stores in the Boston Manchester area

  86. Nancy p says:

    Nick and his family are the largest fund raising group for the MS Challenge walk of Cape Cod

  87. Karen says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!

  88. Suzanna Pickering says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  89. Kimberly W says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  90. Sandy McFadden says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area. MS is near and dear to Nick’s heart……..he led his fellow area franchisee owners in a fundraising movement to help create a world free of MS.

  91. Brittney House says:

    He raised $10,000 for the National MS Society in 2012

  92. Donna George says:

    They raised 10,000 for the MS Foundation in 2012

  93. Becky Richied says:

    That during MS Awareness Month 63 Edible Arrangements store locations will donate $5 for every Orange Blossom® sold

  94. Sonya says:

    He’s developing a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area

  95. Michelle W says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod

  96. Gloria S says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  97. Thomas Bellamy says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area.

  98. diane Baum says:

    He has been a franchise owner since 2004

  99. Katie K says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  100. Sonya Morris says:

    His fundraiser raised $10,000 for the National MS Society in 2012.

  101. Ellie W says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004.

  102. Nicole Lancaster says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling MS.

  103. s riches says:

    In 2011 Nick helped to raise $5,240 to fight MS.

  104. carol says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area.

  105. amberlyn johnson says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  106. Holly Kennedy says:

    Nick has a Boston accent. He and his family are the largest fundraisers for MS in the Cape Cod area through his three stores beginning in 2004. He has also had family members with the disease.

  107. Derek Timm says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements family as a franchise owner since 2004

  108. Hannah L says:

    3 of Nick’s family members have MS

  109. Angela W says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod.

  110. CharityS says:

    Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts.

  111. Lucy Schwartz says:

    Nick has a brother-in-law niece and members in his extended family with the disease

  112. lisa lo says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

    Good guy!

  113. Robin says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements family as a franchise owner since 2004

  114. tracey byram says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!

  115. amy deeter says:

    He owns 3 edible arrangments stores

  116. Sheryl says:

    Nick is a franchise owner of 3 Edible Arrangement stores in the Boston-Manchester area and is a big supporter of the MS society.

  117. Barbara Stenby says:

    Nick’s brother-in-law, niece and members of his extended family have battled or are currently battling this disease.

  118. Lisa says:

    Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod!

  119. Susan Climan says:

    He has been an ED franchise owner since 2004.

  120. kristie says:

    Franchise owner since ’04

  121. Sandy V. says:

    I like that they donate to M.S. because I raise money for it also. There are M.S. Walks this month.

  122. Brenda Elsner says:

    Nick has a brother-in-law, niece, and other family members with MS.

  123. sheila k says:

    Nick has a brother=in-law, niece and other family members with MS. I have struggled with MS for more than 30 years. Go NICK!

  124. Heather M says:

    MS has personally touched his family.
    It’s a sad disease.

  125. marie says:

    members of his family are fighting ms

  126. marybeth i says:

    Nick Raised $10,000 for the National MS Society in 2012.

  127. nadya kotik says:

    He three Boston-area Edible Arrangements stores.

  128. laurie says:

    Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts

  129. Kari Flores says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!

  130. Breanne says:

    He’s been a franchise owner since 2004

  131. Vicki D. says:

    Nick and his family have been advocates for the National MS Society and support the organization through Edible Arrangements® product donations and fundraising efforts.

  132. Pam Schad says:

    Some of his family members suffer from MS.

  133. Carolyn Daley says:

    His heart is with those who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) because it effects loved ones of his including his brother-in-law and niece. Now his family is known for the largest fundraising group for MS Challenge Walk in Cape Cod.

  134. Michelle S says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area.

  135. Vikki Billings says:

    Nick D’Alleva has been a member of the Edible Arrangements® family as a franchise owner since 2004, when he began developing what is now a 3-store enterprise in the Boston-Manchester area

  136. cassandra (rab pom) says:

    I learned he has 3 stores in Boston Manchester AREA :)

  137. kay p says:

    Nick D’Alleva raised 10,000 in 2012,for MS.

  138. John Hutchens says:

    To date, Nick and his family represent the largest fundraising group for the MS Challenge Walk on Cape Cod

  139. meme says:

    In September of 2011, Nick championed the MS cause, and led his fellow Boston-Manchester area franchisee owners in a united fundraising effort to help create a world free of MS. With just two weeks of fundraising, these franchisee owners raised $5,240!