Pampers Little Miracle Mission + $50 AMEX Gift Card Giveaway

I was recently given a wonderful mission to complete from the folks at Pampers and the Pampers Little Miracle Mission. I was sent a $50 AMEX gift card to be used to “pay it forward” to someone in my community + another to giveaway to one of you! I chose to use my gift card in two ways. That particular week, Postal Services across the nation were holding a Stamp Out Hunger drive to collect non-perishable food left beside our mailboxes. So for the first part of my mission, I purchased several boxes of instant brown rice, cereal, canned goods and more to leave for my mail carrier to pick up. Here are photos of just some of the items we donated.

For the second part of my mission, my husband and I decided to donate some Pampers diapers and infant formula to our local Community Action Center. We live in a small town and the Community Action is always seeking donations (monetary, food, clothing, etc.) to help local families in need. With the down economy and recent lay-offs, I know for a fact that there are families with new babies that could use a little help. My husband was laid off quite a bit over the last two years and if I can help a family out then I am more than happy to do my part! My computer semi-crashed last night, losing my precious files so I’ll have to get these photos off my phone again as they weren’t yet backed up.

In celebration of its 50^th birthday, Pampers is recognizing how much parenting has changed over the years, and is sharing their belief that every baby is a little miracle that deserves to be celebrated, supported and protected, by unveiling its Little Miracle Mission campaign – a program that delivers acts of kindness to miracles and their families while encouraging parents to support others.

The brand recently kicked off the Little Miracle Missions campaign by delivering a giant act of support –donating care packages to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across the country. Celebs Joey Lawrence , Ali Larter, Mark Consuelos and LaLa Anthony were on-hand in New York City to personally deliver a care package and thank you basket to Mt. Sinai Hospital and their staff.

Pampers also has a few ways for YOU to Pay it Forward!

You can easily participate in a small way by logging on to Pampers Facebook page (Facebook.com/Pampers) by hitting ‘like’ and then going to the Miracle Missions tab and committing to Mission 1 by clicking “I Want To Pledge.” Once more than 2,500 people pledge, Pampers will respond by giving baby showers to expectant mothers nationwide just in time for Mother’s Day. As a side note, anyone who pledges is automatically entered to win a year’s supply worth of Pampers diapers and wipes (and that can definitely help someone in a big way!).

Now for the giveaway!

A $50 AMEX gift card was provided to facilitate this review and allow me to Pay it Forward in my community. Another is being provided for one reader to do the same. No monetary compensation was received.