In preparation for the 2016 US Presidential Election, brands across the world have been taking part in making sure their voices are heard, whether they are offering commentary or simply encouraging Americans to take advantage of their power to vote.
A number of election-themed stunts have been created that encourage the public to "vote" on favorite desserts, pizzas or burgers offer some representation of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.
Since many Americans have been claiming that they will be making the move to Canada should Donald Trump be elected President of the United States in 2016, many brands have been quick to support this notion. For instance, Air Canada set up a campaign that targets Americans and invites them to 'Test Drive Canada,' while a site like 'Maple Match' humorously offers to help American citizens find Canadian dates.
45 Political Marketing Stunts
From Presidential Candidate Dolls to Political Food Trucks:
Laura McQuarrie — Nov 9, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Political App Ads
FOREAL's News Campaign Blends Political Topics into Art
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Political Food Trucks
An Oregon Food Truck Sells Baloney Sandwiches That Fact Check Trump Comments
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Political Estate Billboards
Jeff Cook Real Estate Offers to Help Americans Move to Canada
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Presidential Cereal Boxes
These Collectible Cereal Boxes Feature Presidential Candidates
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Unity-Promoting Coffee Cups
The New Starbucks Holiday Cup Comes in a Festive Green Color
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Atypical Policitical Posters
Peculiar Anti-Trump Posters Have Popped Up On Bus Shelters in NYC
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Canadian Pizza Elections
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria is Letting Canadians Vote via Pizza Proxies
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Presidential Burger Elections
The J.S. BURGERS CAFE Created Burgers That Represent the Candidates
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Political Chain Store T-Shirts
These Political T-Shirts Make a Statement Against Donald Trump
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Political Cartoon Geofilters
The New Snapchat Hillary Geofilter Features Clinton and Sanders
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Presidential Candidate Ice Creams
The 'Bernie's Yearning' Ice Cream Celebrates Bernie Sanders
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Political VR Plazas
NBC News' Virtual Reality 'Democracy Plaza' Shows Debates and More
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Political Candy Branding
These Chocolate Candy Wrappers Poke Fun at American Politics
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Canadian Matchmaking Platforms
The Maple Match Website Sets Americans Up on Dates with Canadians
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Election Candidate Desserts
These Ample Hills Flavored Ice Creams are Presidentially Delicious
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Fiery Presidential Burgers
City Grille's Donald Trump Burger Honors the Presidential Candidate
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Political Bus Ads
This Anti-Trump Bus Ad in Denmark Encourages Americans Abroad to Vote
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Politician-Mimicking Mannequins
These Donald Trump Dolls are Perched Inside Storefront Windows
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Political Pizza Art
Pizza Express Created Pizza Faces That Resemble Hillary and Donald
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Political Ice Pops
These 'Pixsweet' Ice Pops are Inspired by the U.S. Presidential Nominees
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Democratic Airline Stunts
JetBlue's 'Reach Across the Aisle' Encourages People to Come Together
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Patriotic Welcome Kits
Plastic Mobile Sent US Start-Ups a "Starter Pack" of Canadian Goods
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Political Ice Cream Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's New Flavor is Being Promoted with a Hopeful Message
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Presidential Candidate Dolls
Hashtag Collectibles' Doll is Based on the Texts from Hillary Meme
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Presidential Pet Video Games
'Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill' Will Be Re-released After the Election
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Political Anti-Homophobia Ads
Planting Peace's Billboard Shows Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Kissing
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Political Chip Packaging
Doritos' Branding Has Been Redesigned for Its 'Rock the Vote' Campaign
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Swipe-Based Political Campaigns
This Tinder Initiative Explains "Brexit" Before the EU Referendum
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Presidential Candidate Milkshakes
The Diner's New 'Freakshakes' are Inspired by the 2016 Election
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Political Beer Ads
Seth Rogen and Amy Schumer Star in the Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial
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Political Dessert Incentives
Ben & Jerry's is Encouraging Youth Votes by Offering Free Ice Cream
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Election Day Cookie Giveaways
Great American Cookies is Giving Away Free Cookies to Those Who Vote
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Political Pale Ales
Sibling Revelry Brewing's New Swing State Beer Celebrates the State of Ohio
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Political Geofilter Ads
The Bernie Sanders Snapchat Geofilter Was a Paid Ad on NYC Primary Day
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Election-Themed Dinner Promotions
Golden Corral's Newest Promotion is Inspired by the Election
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Barrier-Breaking Beer Ads
This Corona Ad Tells Mexican People to Not Let Walls Stand in Their Way
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Reversed Automotive Ads
Audi's Presidential Debate Commercial Plays Entirely in Rewind
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Welcoming Airline Ads
This Air Canada Campaign Appeals to Americans Flying to Canada
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Moving-Inspired Playlists
Spotify's 'Moving to Canada' Playlist References the American Election
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Voter-Encouraging Music Stations
Rock the Vote's Election FM Shares Exclusive Music for Voters
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Presidential Candidate Recipes
The Chefs for Hillary Campaign Features Punny Political Dishes
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Patriotic Drink Campaigns
This Summer, XYIENCE is Fueling Patriotism in American Consumers
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Political Marshmallow Campaigns
This Digital Campaign Pits Peeps Candy Against the Groundhog
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Presidential VR Conservation Experiences
This VR Experience Lets You Explore Nature With Obama
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Political Candy Campaigns
This Peeps Commercial Targets Millennial Moms in a Clever Way
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Walkers and FIFA Partnered to Mark the Upcoming World Cup
Beer Sponsorship Activations
Michelob ULTRA Launched Its Canada-Wide FIFA World Cup Activations
FIFA World Cup Snack Collaborations
Lay's Dropped Its Four New FIFA World Cup Flavors In Canada
Nationwide Soda Campaigns
America250's Coca-Cola Mini Cans Campaign Spotlight All 50 States
Pristine Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's All Flavour, No Mess Spotlights a Tidy Snack
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Street Burger Campaigns
Mcdonald’s Street Fighter Menu Collaboration Celebrates Arcade Energy
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Immersive Soccer Hubs
adidas Unveiled its Toronto Brand Hub for the FIFA World Cup
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Film Franchise Pizza Collaborations
Papa Johns and Disney Launched Its Toy Story 5 Personal Pizzas
Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Youth Soccer Partnerships
Tim Hortons Has Partnered with Adidas on Its Timbits Soccer Jerseys
Fiesta-Focused Food Campaigns
Ortega® Extends Cinco de Mayo Celebrations with Seis de Mayo
Beer Brand Campaigns
AB InBev Launched Its 'Cheers to Bars' Campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Pizza Dough-Inspired Stress Balls
Papa Johns Dough Stress Balls are Limited to 150 Examples
Summer Exhibition Treats
Pizza Pizza Offers CNE Exclusive Offerings
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Globalized Tournament Campaigns
Coca-Cola Debuts 'Uncanned Emotions' for the 2026 World Cup
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Hot Dog-Stuffed Crusts
Pizza Hut Canada is Offering a New Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Hockey Playoff Restaurant Campaigns
Boston Pizza Launched Its Hockey Playoff Campaign in Canada
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Football-Themed Hiring Campaigns
The NFL Links Draft Culture to Inclusive Hiring Practices
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Celebratory Soccer QSR Campaigns
McDonald’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Campaign Has Meals and More
Condiment Marketing Campaigns
Hellmann’s Launched Its ‘Main Flavour Energy’ Marketing Campaign
Cheeky Food-Focused Soda Campaigns
The 'Share a Pepsi' Campaign Encourages Pairing with Food
Celebratory American Food Products
General Mills America’s 250th Birthday Products are Patriotic
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Timely Delivery-Centric Billboards
Pizza Pizza Creates a Truck-Side Billboard Inspired by the LRT
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Game-Day-Ready Dog Campaigns
Blue Buffalo x Olivia Culpo Team Up for Football-Inspired Treats
World Cup Payment Campaigns
Visa Launched Its Tap In FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
Tate's Bake Shop Debuts an Ambitious Marketing Campaign
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
Anniversary-Honoring QSR Campaigns
The Jack in the Box 75th Anniversary Campaign Launches in 2026
Cinematic Condiment Campaigns
Mike's Hot Honey Has Debuted Its First National Advertising Campaign
Festive Convenient Store Offerings
7-Eleven Gears Up for the Holidays with Food, Beverages & More
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Soccer-Inspired Auto Campaigns
Valvoline Global Debuts the The Original Motor Oil. For the Driven
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Ketchup-Inspired Poutine Campaigns
The HEINZ Ketchup Poutine is Focused on Canada
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Coordinated Convenience-Focused Promotional Campaigns
7-Eleven Runs Promotions for Two Events
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
World Cup-Themed Cookie Menus
The Crumbl Soccer Bundl is Packed with Sweet Options
Immersive Soccer Tournament Pop-Ups
Lay's Unveils an Immersive Pop-Up Experience
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Complimentary Coffee Campaigns
Krispy Kreme and Joe Jonas Partnered for National Coffee Day
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
National Flag Initiatives
Volkswagen Canada Launches Dual Flags for Fans of the World Cup
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
QSR-Branded Food Truck Tours
Shake Shack Canada is Embarking on Its First-Ever Food Truck Tour
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Canadian Soccer Style Campaigns
Levi's Canada Launched Its World Cup Campaign Starring Kaila Novak
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
Culture-Driven Product Launches
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Churchie Sauce with a local event
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Bartering-Focused Frozen Pizza Promotions
RED BARON® Launches the Stuff for Stuffed Campaign
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Region-Specific Pizza Campaigns
Emmy Squared Pizza Launches Regionally Inspired Pizzas in the US
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Soccer-Focused Official Snack Campaigns
Lay’s Ran the Lay’s Fan of the Match Opportunity
Outdoor Cooking-Focused Campaigns
Solo Stove Debuts the 'Squash the Beef at the Big Game' Campaign
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Value-Driven QSR Campaigns
Domino's 'Who Likes Pizza?' Visualizes Pizza's Worth
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Immersive Sports Marketing Campaigns
BMO's "Grow the Game" Campaign Celebrates the FIFA World Cup
Shrimp Chips-Focused Campaigns
Calbee America Launches 'What the Wild Ones Eat' Campaign
TV Personality-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Lucky Energy Drink Taps Brittany Cartwright
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Rewarding Game Pizza Promotions
Pizza Hut Teams Up With Tom Brady for 'Pizza Before The Hut'
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Plant-Based Cuisine QSR Campaigns
This Burger King UK Campaign Stars Pete Wicks
Texas-Honoring Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Launches the Nothin' Tops Texas Campaign
Toronto Ice Cream Deliveries
Ben & Jerry's Will Deliver Pints to Your Door Through a New Promotion
Food Banks-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Cadbury is Running the 'Make Every Bite Count' Campaign
Crowdsourced Donut Contests
Tim Hortons' Battle of the Donuts Asks for Creative Fan Ideas
Candy Delivery Campaigns
SKITTLES® Partners with Elijah Wood for a Game Day Spot
Canadian Cafe Brand Expansions
Foodtastic and Inspired Brands Partnered to Bring Dunkin' to Canada
Celebrative Canadian Lager Initiatives
Moosehead Delivers its 'Presidential Pack' Across Canada
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Hockey Athlete-Approved Menus
Uber Eats and Shake Shack Canada Worked with William Nylander
Charitable Pancake Fundraising Drives
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Runs Make Happy Tummies
Superstitious Soccer Campaigns
Sedano's Supermarkets Launched Where Superstitions Are Born
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Cheesy Burger Campaigns
Carl's Jr. Launches its 'Queso Crunch Burger' and 'Kay So?' Campaign
Illustrated Patriotic Product Lineups
Tim Hortons Unveils Festive Limited-Edition Drinkware
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
Busch's Passport to Italy Event is Running This Fall
Shoppable Mascot Homes
Pillsbury's Mascot is Inviting Fans into His Modern Doughhouse Revival
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Soccer Tournament-Long Store Promotions
7-Eleven Debuts the Special FanLand Promotion
Sporty Mexican Cuisine Promotions
The California Tortilla CalTort Games Celebrate the Olympics
Winning Comment Campaigns
Dos Equis Invites Fans to Submit Legend Lines to Appear in a Commercial
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Athlete-Backed Educational Food Programs
Electrolux Group Tapped Brandon Miller for Food Heroes
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Nostalgic Celebrity-Supported Beverage Campaigns
Clearly Canadian Recently Revived Its Brand
Vote-Backed Cheese Campaigns
The America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese Promotion is from Borden Cheese
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Pizza Chain Evolution Strategies
Donatos Pizza Has Outlined a Series of Strategic Developments
Charitable Qsr Campaigns
A&W Canada is Running the Burgers to Beat MS Day Campaign
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Social Gathering-Inspired Campaigns
Farm Rich Partners with Laura Rutledge on a New Campaign
Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Civic-Led Buy Local Campaigns
City of Toronto Launches 'Love Local' Campaign to Support Businesses
Complimentary Small Cheese Pizzas
Pizza Pizza Celebrated Sports Milestones with Free Pizza
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Presidential-Themed Mobile Services
Trump Mobile Will Offer Hardware and Service
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Autumnal Grocer Fundraising Campaigns
Pumpkins for a Purpose Benefits Children's Hospitals