E-Commerce Provider Pierpoint-Martin Sponsors Children's Bureau 11th Annual Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby

 

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2004--Technology solutions and e-commerce provider Pierpoint-Martin announces its involvement in the community to prevent child abuse through the sponsorship of the 11th Annual Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby.

 

As part of its sponsorship, Pierpoint-Martin created the www.duckyderbyoc.com Web site which integrates an exciting design that captures the playfulness of the Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby while still maintaining the seriousness of the Children's Bureau and its mission.

 

"We are delighted with our new Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby Web site. The finished product exceeds our expectations. It gives us a chance to not only capture online registrations, but it also allows us to recognize and promote our sponsors and prize donors," stated Phil Beukema, Director of Development, Children’s Bureau, Orange County Division.

 

Visitors to the site can purchase any combination of ducks, reception passes as well as make donations to the Children's Bureau with ease and security. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption incorporated into the site protects visitor's credit card information and, with Pierpoint-Martin's acclaimed back office interface, the Children's Bureau staff can easily print, and download order and or donation information hassle free.

 

"With the animated duck which both attracts and provides a direct link to the registration page, visitors can easily sign up without being technologically inclined," said Pierpoint-Martin CEO Ed Gaut. "We also included a 'Tell A Friend' e-mail system which allows visitors to send an e-mail to their friends with information to the Mighty Rubber Ducky Derby and a link to the Web site, so please do tell a friend."

 

About Pierpoint-Martin

 

Founded in 1993, Pierpoint-Martin (www.Pierpoint-Martin.com) provides software and e-commerce technology and services for a variety of public and private organizations including, global communications technology provider ARRIS International Inc., placement firm TekDrive, Inc, global nutritional supplement retailer General Nutrition Corp. (GNC), online fitness superstore FitBuy.com, the California State Lottery, and the International Sports Sciences Association.

 

About Children's Bureau

 

Children's Bureau was founded 100 years ago on the premise that no child should suffer at the hands of a loved one. Today, more than 3,000 at-risk children and families seek help through our prevention programs each year. For more information about Children's Bureau, please visit www.all4kids.org or www.duckyderbyoc.com. 

 

Contacts 

   

Pierpoint-Martin

Kenneth Chew, 714-557-5042

http://www.pierpoint-martin.com

kenny@pierpoint-martin.com