Mountain Gorillas, Help is on the Way: Company to Donate Portion of Sales From Collectible Cards
Akron, OH (PRWEB) November 28, 2007 -- Mountain Gorillas are under assault. They are vanishing at an alarming rate. PopFutures.com beginning as a social entrepreneurial venture will donate $5.50 from the sale of each $10.00 Mountain Gorilla -- Pop Futures Card to organizations fighting to preserve Mountain Gorillas and their habitat.
"War has flared up again in the chaotic Democratic Republic of the Congo and the endangered mountain gorillas are in the crossfire. Only 700 mountain gorillas, the males known for their moonlit silver-haired backs, exist." Time in partnership with CNN -- October 13, 2007
PopFutures.com is offering for sale limited edition collectible cards called Pop Future Cards. "In an effort to introduce a totally new concept in collectibles, Pop Future Cards in the Endangered Species series will be offered as a social entrepreneurial product to the American public," said Kevin McMahon, co-founder of PopFutures.com.
PopFutures.com was launched on November 27, 2007. Founded by brothers Brian and Kevin McMahon this site introduces the concept of trading in Pop Futures through the sale of collectible Pop Future Cards and the electronic trading of Pop Future Units.
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