CINCINNATI (AP) — The Procter & Gamble Co. is extending its Winter Olympics “Thanks, Mom” campaign to include mothers of Paralympic athletes and to raise funds for the U.S. Olympic Team.
The Cincinnati-based consumer products company has offered to help with costs for travel to the Paralympic events that begin this weekend in Vancouver.
P&G gave financial aid to more than 200 mothers of U.S. athletes in the Winter Games that ended Feb. 28, while sentimental television commercials highlighted mothers’ dedication to their athlete children.
A Team USA sponsor, the maker of Pampers diapers and Tide detergent, said Tuesday it would donate up to $100,000 for athlete training through a “thankyoumom” Web site in which it will match each free online “thanks” with a $1 donation.