Rite Aid and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Kick Off Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign, March 8
March 05 2015 - 9:33AM
Business Wire
Rite Aid Raises $6.3 Million in 2014
Beginning March 8, Rite Aid’s 2015 Miracle Balloon campaign will
be underway for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading
nonprofit organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals
to provide pediatric equipment, treatments, research, therapy
programs and charitable care benefiting local sick and injured
kids. Since becoming a sponsor in 1994, Rite Aid has raised nearly
$70 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including
$6.3 million in 2014. Rite Aid is the organization’s sixth largest
corporate partner.
Beginning March 8 through April 25, Rite Aid associates and
customers can give the gift of a miracle by purchasing $1 paper
Miracle Balloons, which will be proudly displayed in stores
throughout the campaign. To show appreciation, supporters will
receive $7 in coupon offers for a variety of items sold at Rite
Aid.
“Rite Aid’s annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals is just one of the many ways our associates bring our
core value of being a caring neighbor to life,” said Ken
Martindale, Rite Aid president, chief operating officer and
president of The Rite Aid Foundation. “Our associates have such a
passion for supporting their local children’s hospitals and I know
through their efforts this year, they will make even more miracles
happen.”
Throughout the seven-week campaign, Rite Aid associates plan and
host fundraisers to help raise additional funds including countless
golf tournaments, car washes, bake sales and other special events
throughout their communities. Members of Rite Aid’s management team
also dedicate a day each summer to washing cars and participating
in carnival-themed games outside the company’s headquarters in Camp
Hill, Pa.
“We are excited to be celebrating the start of another campaign
with our long-time partner, Rite Aid,” said John Lauck, Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals president and CEO. “We are so grateful
for the support we receive each year, including $6.3 million in
2014, the 20th anniversary of our partnership. Each dollar Rite Aid
customers, associates and supplier partners raise truly goes a long
way in helping create miracles for sick and injured children.”
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2014 annual revenues of $25.5
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness
for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each
year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to
fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical
equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at
a time through the charity's Miracle Balloon icon. Its various
fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission
to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find
out why children's hospitals need community support, and learn
about your member hospital, at CMNHospitals.org and
facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
Rite AidKristin Kellum:
717-975-5713Kristin.kellum@riteaid.com
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