Banana Splits For A Cause + Win $25 American Express Gift Card!

splits image Kelly Ripa has teamed up with Electrolux in their Banana Splits for A Cause campaign to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund this Summer. I’m excited to be participating in this promotion because I’m passionate about contests and campaigns that help people.

Here’ s the deal and how you can help: Right now you can visit Kelly-Confidential.com and create your own virtual banana split. For each day that you create a banana split, $1 (up to a $750K maximum commitment) goes to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund through September 7, 2010. Once you create your yummy virtual banana split you are also entered to win one of the $50 daily prizes and the GRAND prize of a new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer from Electrolux.

Wait there’s another prize to be won!!! Additionally, here at CFM, we’re also giving away a $25 American Express gift card to one lucky reader on behalf of Electrolux. To enter to win just leave a comment letting me know that you’ve created your virtual banana split and what toppings are your favorite!! Yes, it’s that simple!!

RULES: This giveaway is open to US residents, void where prohibited by law. One entry. The deadline to enter is July 19, 2010 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen at random. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

*Disclosure: We were given a $25 American Express gift card from Electrolux to write about/participate in this campaign. To read our full disclosure policy, click here

Thanks to the following sites for listing our giveaway…

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Comments

40 Responses to “Banana Splits For A Cause + Win $25 American Express Gift Card!”

Mami2jcn on July 7th, 2010 6:00 am

I used a blue bowl, 3 scoops of strawberry ice cream, caramel, nuts, whipped cream, and cherries.
sandra on July 7th, 2010 12:02 pm

a bowl with 3 scoops vanilla ice cream with chocolate and nuts
Jessie C. on July 7th, 2010 12:05 pm

I created 1 scoop chocolate ice cream, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream,nuts, cherries and no whipped cream.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
carmen on July 7th, 2010 12:22 pm

I made my virtual banana split and used sprinkles and chocolate chips! All in a green bowl!
Ann B. on July 7th, 2010 1:35 pm

I did butter pecan, and Chocolate ice cream with Chocolate syrup topping, then I added fresh picked raspberries and sliced banana…yum!
Jonnay on July 7th, 2010 1:54 pm

Chocolate for the hubby, chocolate for the baby, strawberry for the mommy!! Topped with more chocolate, sprinkles, whipped cream, and a sparkler for spirit!
Tammy Greer on July 7th, 2010 3:44 pm

I created my virtual banana split and my favorite toppings are chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
LuckyTJG@cs.com
Johannah B on July 7th, 2010 5:32 pm

I’ve created mine with Vanilla, choclate and strawberry, choc. hot fudge, sprinkes, nuts whipped cream and a cherries on each scoop.
Charity S. on July 7th, 2010 6:00 pm

I have a yellow bowl, with vanilla,strawberry, and chocolate ice cream. I topped with caramel, nuts, and a sparkler. I added whip cream at the end. Thanks
Marie GUsh on July 7th, 2010 11:04 pm

entered the contest online…green bowl, vanilla-choc-strawberry with hot fudge, sprinkles, sparkler , no whipped cream…its all yummie! thanks
Angie HarshField on July 8th, 2010 12:06 pm

Made my split, green bowl, two scoops van, one scoop choc,carmel,nuts whip cream and cherry and sparklers to top it off, Sent a virtual cake while I was there too!
Vickie Couturier on July 8th, 2010 4:14 pm

I used a long boat,vanilla icecream,caramel,nuts an whipped cream!
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
Shawn on July 8th, 2010 5:39 pm

A blue bowl, strawberry and vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, cherries and whipped cream.

shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
Cassandra on July 9th, 2010 6:54 pm

I created my banana split with whipped cream and cherries and caramel topping and nuts.
Yummy for my Tummy.
Mari on July 9th, 2010 11:07 pm

I created mine with chocolate ice cream, caramel topping, whipped cream and a cherry.

runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Jen Knox on July 10th, 2010 7:14 am

My bowl was blue and I had two scoops of chocolate fudge ice cream, one scoop of vanilla, hot fudge, chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream and a sparkler on top!
jennifer horn on July 12th, 2010 12:11 pm

I’ve created a split with a pink bowl, vanilla and strawberry ice cream,chocolate syrup, sprinkles, cherry and whipped cream.
Brigette Herbst on July 12th, 2010 12:34 pm

I worked at an ice cream stand in high school and the owner always told us that a banana split was very healthy…calcium, potassium, vit C, vit D, etc. So eat up!!! I made mine the classic way and with hot fudge!
Jessie C. on July 13th, 2010 7:11 am

I created 1 scoop chocolate ice cream, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream,nuts, cherries and no whipped cream.
Holly Douthitt on July 13th, 2010 7:32 am

I had to use the blue bowl, vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate syrup, nuts, chocolate chips & sprinkles with whipped cream, cherries & a sparkler…yummmy!
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angel on July 13th, 2010 12:16 pm

2 Scoops Of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, 1 Scoop of Rocky Road…Carmel sauce of the 2 Vanilla Scoops n Chocolate sauce on the Rocky Road…Topped wit crushed Almonds, whipped cream, & fresh strawberries!!! OMG Love It!!!
Cynthia on July 13th, 2010 12:40 pm

I made mine with chocolate, strawberry and vanilla ice cream, nuts, whipped cream and a cherry on top for fun. I put a sparkler on top to hope for a cancer free world.
Sara B. on July 13th, 2010 2:09 pm

I put nuts, caramel and sprinkles on mine!
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Sondra on July 13th, 2010 7:03 pm

all 3 flavors of ice cream with chocolate, sprinkles, whipped cream and cherries…and don’t forget the sparkler! Yum!
ruth dienert on July 14th, 2010 6:47 am

My virtual banana split is as follows. sssssssssStart with vinilla,chocolate,and strawberry scoops.Then split the banana and place it on the sides of the scoops.Then get the topping chocolate ,srawberry,and pineapple on the vinilla ice cream.Then whip cream on the top. Dont forget the local pecans and a cherry.
Melissa Fresoni on July 14th, 2010 9:36 am

1 rainbow bowl
4-5 scoops and vanilla ice cream
extra caramel
extra marshmallow
2 bananas
whip cream
Luckysluna on July 14th, 2010 10:55 am

I made my sundae with chocolate, vanilla bean and strawberry scoop with chocolate sauce, sprinkles, chocolate chips, nuts, whipped cream and cherries on a pink bowl!

luckysluna at yahoo dot com
Renee on July 15th, 2010 9:32 pm

I had vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and cherries all in a blue bowl. YUM!
Tricia on July 16th, 2010 10:51 am

I’ve created a virtual banana split. My favorite toppings are hot fudge and cherries!
Laurel on July 16th, 2010 4:14 pm

a bowl with 2 scoops vanilla ice cream with chocolate and nuts and whipped cream is my favorite!
Deanna G. on July 17th, 2010 3:55 am

I created a split & my favorite toppings were the sprinkles and caramel sauce!
Sara Janus on July 18th, 2010 2:08 pm

I created a split with a pink bowl, two scoops of strawberry ice cream and one scoop of chocolate (chocolate in the middle!) with the toppings of nuts, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, whip cream, cherries and a SPARKLER!!!! What a fun way to support an amazing cause. Yippee!!
kristi on July 18th, 2010 3:44 pm

I used a pink bowl, vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Nancye Davis on July 18th, 2010 9:32 pm

I created a yummy and delicious virtual banana split that I wish I could eat RIGHT NOW!!
I had chocolate ice cream, chocolate chips, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries.

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
caroline on July 19th, 2010 4:07 am

3 scoops vanilla ice cream, chocolate chips, sprinkles as toppings, then whipped cream, cherries on top, hot fudge sauce voila!
Diane Whitney on July 20th, 2010 12:17 pm

Hi, I created my favorite virtual sundae! 1 scoop chocolate, 1 scoop vanilla, 1 scoop chocolate. Topped with yummy caramel sauce, nuts,cherries, sparkler and whipped cream…..hmmm..served up “summer” style in a pretty blue bowel.
Monica G on July 22nd, 2010 10:17 am

My virtual sundae: 2 scoops of chocolate and one scoop of vanilla (those are for husband and toddler), 1 scoop of strawberry, 1 scoop of vanilla for me. Top chocolate scoops with oreos, chocolate chips and sprinkles. Top vanilla icecream (theirs) with hot fudge. Top my vanilla iceream with caramel, top strawberry icecream with fresh strawberries, top it all off with cherries, whipped cream, and peanuts. Yummy! Now everyone’s happy!!
Kapusta kiszona on December 17th, 2010 4:08 pm

Oh… Thanks for magazine article. I never seen better blog.
LISA OTTENWELLER on May 17th, 2011 10:41 am

I made my split my fav topps are hot fudge and nuts