Chideo Kicks Off 12 Days of Giving Campaign, Shines a Spotlight on Roster of Leading Charity Partners

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chideo, the first interactive charity broadcast network, today launched its inaugural 12 Days of Giving campaign. From December 12 through 23, Chideo will showcase one of its notable charity partners each day, including their Santa "Cause" wish lists for year-end donations and exclusive content from their celebrity ambassadors. Gift packages start at just $10, and consumers also are encouraged to share the wish lists with their friends and family using the hashtag #santacausewishlist.

The 12 participating charities are:

• North Shore Animal League
• Crisis Text Line
• Hawk's Locks for Kids
• Spina Bifida Association
• Friends of the Family
• Free the Children
• Hip Hop Sisters Network
• Step Up Women's Network
• Hollyrod Foundation
• Music for Relief
• The Walden Woods Project
• Teen Cancer America

As the charity network, only Chideo brings together more than 70 not-for-profit organizations on one powerful digital platform, allowing anyone to become a virtual philanthropist. Users connect with their favorite personalities from the worlds of film, television, music, sports, culture and beyond in order to raise critical funds for a variety of important causes, ranging from childhood cancer and autism to environmental and animal rights issues.

"Each one of our charity partners is doing life-changing work every day," said Chideo Founder and CEO Todd Wagner. "We want to not only help them raise much-needed funds but also to build a stronger community of evangelists for their cause. Ultimately, our mission is their mission."

To participate in Chideo's 12 Days of Giving, please visit the site or download the free Chideo app, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at www.appstore.com/chideo, and for Android devices at https://play.google.com/store.

For up-to-the-minute news and announcements from Chideo personalities, please follow Chideo on Facebook at Facebook.com/chideodotcom or on Twitter @chideo.

ABOUT CHIDEO
Chideo is the first interactive charity broadcast network and home for exclusive content where users and celebrities share and connect in the spirit of doing good. Chideo features personality-driven content across the broad spectrum of entertainment, sports, music, fashion, food, design and culture. With the option to donate to watch premium programming or simply enjoy free videos made possible by generous corporate partners, fans not only enjoy entertainment from their favorite personalities, but they also make valuable contributions to their respective charities. Users are also encouraged to visit each charity's page and, hopefully, be inspired to support their important work and share it with friends. In addition, Chideo offers a myriad of contests and giveaways exclusively for fans who are registered on the free digital platform.

Chideo was founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Todd Wagner. The Chideo App was recently named one of Mashable's 5 Apps You Don't Want to Miss, as well as a Must Have Download by AppAdvice Daily and a Best New App on the App Store.

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