August 12, 2009 – (HOSTSEARCH.COM) –
GoDaddy.com helped boost the bottom line for yesterday's Arizona Humane Society Telethon by matching every single contribution made on the Internet. The Scottsdale-based domain name registrar and Web hosting provider also doubled its own donation with a $100,000 check delivered by none other than Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons' dogs Max and Chief.
This is the fourth consecutive year Go Daddy delivered big for Arizona animals and in these rough economic times, when donations are more difficult to secure, Go Daddy was happy to help make a difference as the title sponsor. Total money raised in the annual telethon yesterday was more than $328,000.
Go Daddy, the world's top domain name and provider of secure Web sites, also helped on the technical side behind the scenes, and on camera many Go Daddy employees answered telephone calls during the live broadcast. The move that really stole the show though was the company's check delivery method, performed in GoDaddy-esque style... no, not by a Go Daddy Girl, but by the 'Go Daddy' dogs.
Max and Chief are Parsons' dogs and have become regulars for the telethon's big finish. "Max and Chief learn a new trick for each telethon," said Parsons, referring to how Chief pulled Max in a Go Daddy chariot to deliver the $100,000 check to end the live telethon. "Max and Chief even went ‘green' this year using a chariot instead of the Go Daddy motorized car."
Whether delivered by Border Terriers or more conventional methods, Go Daddy is continuing to make a difference in the Valley of the Sun with its charitable donations. As many companies are scaling back philanthropic donations due to the economy, Go Daddy is stepping up its charity efforts.
"It's amazing to see that every year Go Daddy has been involved with the telethon they not only meet but exceed our expectations," said Guy Collison, executive director of the Arizona Humane Society. "Go Daddy keeps the telethon's online components running smoothly and helps organize online contributions. To top it off they doubled their donation this year!"
Thousands of sick, injured and homeless animals across the state will have their lives saved or improved with the money raised through the telethon. The annual charity event not only raises much needed money for these animals, but also provides low-cost spay and neuter services and educational programs, including how to better care for pets, fight animal cruelty and adopt a pet.
Go Daddy's philanthropic works support a wide variety of charitable and community organizations dedicated to such causes as domestic violence, child abuse, disabled children, teenage homelessness, Parkinson's research, breast cancer and more. Go Daddy donated $1.7MM to charitable causes last year and is on pace to break its own record for 2009.
