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NEW YORK, October 19 –Sweet, in partnership with the American Red Cross, announced today that it will release 10,000 digital collectibles designed by Miami-based artist Marlon Pruz and priced at $14.99 to help people affected by Hurricane Ian.
“This thoughtfully designed digital collectible will raise critical funds to help people in need after Hurricane Ian,” said Selma Bouhl, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Creative Services at the American Red Cross. “The Red Cross depends on generous donations and community support to provide shelter, food and comfort to families left in need after this massive disaster.”
Leveraging web3 technology will allow your donation to go further. As the purchaser, you can choose what to do with the collectible once it is in your digital wallet. While many may keep the unique digital art piece that commemorates your charitable donation, those who decide to sell the digital collectible will prompt proceeds from secondary sales to support the American Red Cross. Ownership will live in perpetuity as minted on the blockchain, and additional sales mean additional funds for the cause.
“Our hearts ache for those impacted when Hurricane Ian struck just a few short weeks ago. So much about web3 is about building community, and this is an opportunity to participate in rebuilding communities devastated by the storm,” said Betsy Proctor, Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships at Sweet. “We are grateful for Marlon Pruz’s willingness to donate his art to this important initiative.”
Born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida, Marlon Pruz gets his inspiration from both the street culture in and around Miami as well as the natural beauty of the Everglades. Pruz’s iconic work dots the landscape across South Florida, with work appearing in digital collections, a 100-foot high mural, a shoe design and framed gallery paintings.
More than two weeks after Hurricane Ian devastated Florida, Red Cross volunteers continue to work around the clock to provide food, shelter and comfort for people left in need. Preliminary assessments indicate that tens of thousands of homes were affected, leaving many neighborhoods unrecognizable. Red Cross volunteers, along with our partners, are reaching out to offer support so that no one faces this tough time alone.
Mobile kitchens are cooking tens of thousands of hot meals, which dozens of Red Cross emergency response vehicles are delivering daily to people struggling in the hardest hit areas. Hundreds of families remain in emergency shelters, and Red Cross aid stations are also open where people can get assistance. To learn more about how the Red Cross is supporting people affected by Hurricane Ian, visit redcross.org.
New York-based Sweet is a highly flexible, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform and marketplace used by top creators, sports, entertainment, and consumer brands worldwide. Sweet delivers immersive NFT programs driving revenue, consumer engagement, and gamified experiences reaching both sophisticated and novice NFT collectors in ways never before possible. For more information, please visit sweet.io.
New York-based Sweet is a highly flexible, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform and marketplace used by top creators, sports, entertainment, and consumer brands worldwide. Sweet delivers immersive NFT programs driving revenue, consumer engagement, and gamified experiences reaching both sophisticated and novice NFT collectors in ways never before possible. For more information, please visit sweet.io.
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