Writer George R.R. Martin is Auctioning Up a Charity Prize Hangout
M — July 7, 2014 — Social Good
References: techcrunch & techcrunch
If you’re a fan of HBO’s hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, you can win a chance to meet its celebrated author George R.R. Martin by donating to Wild Spirit WOlf Sanctuary and The Food and Depot of Santa Fe through Prizeo.
Through a super neat organization called Prizeo, fans of the hit gory show can have a chance to get to meet the legendary Martin and hang out with him for an entire day. Prizeo is an online tool that hooks fans up with a chance to meet their favorite celebrities by asking fans to donating to their charities. Martin is gearing up to collect donations for a wolf sanctuary—the GOT Direwolfs would be so proud—in exchange for a helicopter ride with a friend, a dinner with Martin, a tour of the wolf sanctuary and a chance to ask the author anything about his fantasy series.
Through a super neat organization called Prizeo, fans of the hit gory show can have a chance to get to meet the legendary Martin and hang out with him for an entire day. Prizeo is an online tool that hooks fans up with a chance to meet their favorite celebrities by asking fans to donating to their charities. Martin is gearing up to collect donations for a wolf sanctuary—the GOT Direwolfs would be so proud—in exchange for a helicopter ride with a friend, a dinner with Martin, a tour of the wolf sanctuary and a chance to ask the author anything about his fantasy series.
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Celebrity Fan Experiences — Online platforms like Prizeo are providing opportunities for fans to meet their favorite celebrities by donating to charity.
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Fantasy-themed Experiences — Fans of Game of Thrones can win a chance to hang out with George R.R. Martin and get a tour of a wolf sanctuary.
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Charity Auctions — The use of auctions to raise funds for causes, such as the wolf sanctuary, is becoming a popular trend.
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Online Fundraising Platforms — Platforms like Prizeo are disrupting the fundraising space by connecting fans with their favorite celebrities for charity.
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Tourism and Experiences — The tourism industry can capitalize on the demand for fantasy-themed experiences by offering packages that include interactions with celebrities.
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Non-profit Organizations — Non-profits can leverage the popularity of celebrities and fantasy series to raise funds and create unique experiences for their supporters.
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