Alexandria Mom Wins Totino's Contest

Totino's has named Selena Melendez of Alexandria one of the eight winners of the 2012 Totino's Fun-Atics of the Year, according to a recent news release. As a winner, Melendez will receive 10,000 Bonus Box Tops for Education, and she will be featured on the packages of Totino's Party Pizzas throughout the beginning of 2013.

Melendez is an avid Box Tops collector, and her 10,000 Bonus Box Tops for Education — valued at $1,000 — will be awarded to Cameron Elementary School.

"Cameron Elementary is a Title 1 funded school so $1,000 will go a long way,” Melendez said. She said she hopes the funds will help in the enhancements of the school's Fun Room.

Schools nationwide have earned more than $522 million through the Box Tops for Education program since it started in 1996, including $47 million since March 2012, according to the new release.

“We’re thrilled to recognize Susan as one of our 2012 Totino’s Fun-Atics,” said Carina Sarbaugh, associate marketing manager for Totino’s. “As Fun-Atics, these eight individuals are dedicated to making learning and family time more fun. We congratulate them and hope they’ll continue advocating for fun, both in school and at home.”

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