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Alison Housten

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Run and Hug Contest info from White Pages

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The holiday season is a time to reunite with family members near and far. There are so many people I would love to reconnect with – relatives I haven’t seen in years, but I think about them often.  Every since my dad passed away, I feel the need to be with family more than ever.

How about you?  If you would like to reconnect with someone as well, I am happy to announce a contest that just might help you do that!  From November 21st until December 21st, Archives.com and WhitePages are running a “Run and Hug” contest where people will be asked to share their favorite memory of a long lost relative. The winner, whose story/memory receives the most votes, will be given an an all-expenses paid trip for two so that they can reconnect with their family member.

If your story receives the most votes, you and a companion will win two all expenses paid trips to reunite during the holiday season. You will also be given $1,000 in cash to make your trip all that more special. Cash prizes of $500 and $200 will also be awarded to the runner-up and second runner-up. All top ten contestants will receive year-long subscriptions to Archives.com to further explore their family history.

How it Works:

In order to qualify for the Run & Hug contest, participants (18 years and older) need to submit a 500 or less word or video testimonial that describes your favorite memory of a long lost relative with whom you would like to be reunited. If you are not submitting a video, please submit an image that best illustrates your story (a photo of your relative, or of you at the time when your memory took place, your family crest, etc.).

Once a story is submitted and approved, it will then be open for the public to vote on. Contestants are encouraged to share their story with friends via email, Facebook and Twitter. The story that receives the most votes will win the reunion. Stories can be submitted anywhere from November 21st to December 21st, at which time voting will end. The winner will be chosen and notified by December 25th and will be announced to the public sometime in January. The reunion will take place sometime over the next year. See official contest rules for more info.

Share your memory early to maximize your chances of winning!

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Prizing:

There are three prizes to be won.  The contestant whose story wins will receive two all expenses paid trips to reunite during the holiday season and will also be given $1,000 in cash! How cool is that?

Cash prizes of $500 and $200 will be awarded to the runner-up and second runner-up. All top ten contestants will receive year-long subscriptions to Archives.com to further explore their family history.

Head on over to the Run & Hug Contest and submit your story!  Good luck!

I also have a giveaway for you here!

THE GIVEAWAY:

One winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card

***NOTE: DO NOT STUMBLE GIVEAWAYS!***

For first (and required) entry, Tell me who you would like to reconnect with, and if you will be entering the Run & Hug Contest mentioned above.

OPTIONAL EXTRA ENTRIES {can be done only after initial entry above is done}:

Please leave links to your entries, where appropriate.
  • If you like White Pages on Facebook and/or Follow @WhitePages on Twitter – 1 entry each
  • Follow @EightyMPHMom on Twitter and/or Google+ – 1 entry each
  • Like my Ross video on the Ross Facebook Page (leave your name or first name and last initial – 2 entries
  • Subscribe to Eighty MPH Mom via email (MAKE SURE you verify!) and/or RSS feed (reader) – 1 entry each
  • Follow Eighty MPH Mom on Google Friend Connect, Fan Eighty MPH Mom on Facebook, and/or Networked Blogs – 1 entry each
  • Post/share this giveaway on your Facebook page (leave link in comment) – 1 entry
  • Comment on a recent{in the last month} non-giveaway post (up to three) – 1 entry each
  • Boost this Giveaway on Prizey– 1 entry {it may take a day or two for giveaway to show on Prizey. If it isn’t there yet, try later} 

Tweet this giveaway using the phrase below or retweet button above – 1 entry daily:

Win a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card! @EightyMPHMom
https://eightymphmom.com ends 12/7  @WhitePages

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US.  ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends December 7th at 9:00 p.m. (PST).  I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated.  Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will also be posted on Winners List immediately after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen using the “And the Winner is” plugin.  Screenshots of winners available by request.  **By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability.

Please see Eighty MPH Mom giveaway rules for further information.

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244 Responses

  1. I would like to reconnect with my cousin who lives in Europe. We didn’t see each other for ten years. And I think I will enter the Run & Hug contest.

  19. I’d like to reconnect with a childhood friend … we lost touch and I’d love to catch up with her! Thank you for this opportunity!
    reducefootprints at gmail dot com

  31. I’d like to reconnect with my cousin. She doesn’t have Facebook and I don’t really stay in touch any other way.

  32. I would like to reconnect with my cousin and her family in Georgia. I haven’t seen her since we were kids and yes I will probably entere the contest

  56. I’d like to reconnect with my best friend from high school.
    I probably won’t be entering the Run & Hug contest.
    Thank you.
    email in blogger profile

  72. I would love to reconect with my cousins in VA we are the last ones left on my dads side

  78. It would be fun to reunite with my cousin who lives in Texas, although I wish some of my relatives were a little more “long-lost” ! 🙂 Not sure if I will enter the contest, but it would be fun to see who wins!

  80. I would reconnect with my brother in Germany—we haven’t seen each other in like 8 yrs!

  89. I would like to reconnect with my niece.

    I am not entering the Run & Hug contest.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  100. I follow you on twitter as kmayans and I forgot to say that I will enter the contest but I probably won’t win b/c my story isn’t that interesting or inspiring. Just want to catch up on what is going on with an old friend of mine that I can’t find on google or facebook 🙂

    ke****@**********ly.com

  117. I moved a year ago and things have been busy, but I would like to reconnect with friends from my old neighborhood before they are forgotten.

  132. I would love to reconnect wth my Grandma who lives across the country.
    I would like to enter the Run and Hug Contest, I’ll try to find the time.

  140. I’d love to reconnect with my best friend Lydia from 2nd grade! She was so awesome! And I won’t be entering the rug giveaway 🙂

  153. I would like to reconnect with a girl from my childhood.. we grew up together, she live on my block. We were besties for sure. I haven’t seen here in YEARS. I will not be participating in the contest.

  179. I’d like to reconnect with my mentor’s wife. I won’t be entering the Run & Hug giveaway.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  186. I’d like to reconnect with my childhood friend from 5th grade. I lost touch with her when we moved to Canada. I doubt if I’ll enter the Run & Hug contest though because I don’t really enjoy writing.

  193. I’d reconnect with my overseas cousins. I won’t be entering the Run & Hug Contest , because I’ve never been able to win essay-type contests

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