Fundraising for Member Children's Hospitals Across the U.S.
Continues with Launch of In-Store Fundraising Campaign at
Participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway®, and Stripes® Stores
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LAKE CITY, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals today announced that
7-Eleven, Inc. raised more than $3
million to support member children's hospitals across the
U.S. through the company's 33rd Annual Miracle Tournament and
Celebration Dinner.
"Year in and year out, they [7-Eleven,
Inc.] amaze us with their passion for our cause. Together with
their customers, employees, vendors and Franchise Owners, the
impact of their fundraising efforts is helping us change kids'
health to change the future."
Nearly 1,000 supporters – including 7-Eleven, Inc. Franchise
Owners, vendors, suppliers, and employees – rallied together to
raise funds and celebrate the children who directly benefit from
funds raised through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This
year, 55 Champion Children and their families – each representing
their local member children's hospital – were on hand to meet and
interact with the participants, share their personal stories and,
most importantly, have fun!
In addition to the golf tournament, a highlight of the annual
event is the inspirational Champion Children parade and medal
ceremony at the Celebration Dinner. As part of the program,
11-year-old Camryn from New York
shared her own experience at her local member children's hospital,
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital. Born with sickle cell disease,
and later diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, Camryn underwent
a successful stem cell transplant four years ago. After an 88-day
hospital stay, her transplant was a success and today, Camryn has
remained free of the significant symptoms and complications
associated with her disease.
You can learn more about Camryn's story here, who represents
just one of millions of pediatric patients receiving best-in-class
care from member children's hospitals thanks to Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals fundraising partners like 7-Eleven, Inc.
"Supporting youth is at the heart of our commitment to build
thriving communities," said Marissa
Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing &
Sustainability Officer for 7-Eleven, Inc. "When we work to improve
the health of all children, we also help to improve our communities
for years to come. Our longstanding relationship with Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals exemplifies this work to provide children
with the best possible care so they can reach their full
potential."
Since 1991, the company has raised more than $190 million for Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals through events like the Miracle Tournament and
Celebration Dinner, as well as through in-store fundraising
campaigns at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes®
stores, and purchases made via 7NOW® Delivery.
Customers can support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals by
opting in to in-store fundraising campaigns at 7-Eleven, Speedway
and Stripes stores nationwide. Now through August 27, 7-Eleven and Stripes customers are
invited to round up their purchase at checkout or donate
$1 to their local member children's
hospital. Speedway stores will continue to offer their year-round
in-store fundraising campaign benefiting Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals. Customers can also donate directly to Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals here and select their local member children's
hospital for their donation.
"We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible support we
receive from 7-Eleven, Inc.," said Aimee J.
Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children's Miracle
Network Hospitals. "Year in and year out, they amaze us with their
passion for our cause. Together with their customers, employees,
vendors and Franchise Owners, the impact of their fundraising
efforts is helping us change kids' health to change the
future."
About 7-Eleven, Inc.:
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the U.S.
convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises
and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and
Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven®
stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®,
Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits
locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite®
and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches,
salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza,
chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers
industry-leading private brand products at outstanding value.
Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores
nationwide through its 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty
programs with more than 80 million members, place an order in the
7NOW® delivery app in over 95% of the convenience retailer's
footprint, or rely on 7-Eleven for other convenient services. Find
out more online at http://www.7-eleven.com.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals:
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40
years ago with the vision to Change Kids' Health, Change the
Future. We've raised over $9 billion
for 170 children's hospitals by empowering and engaging with local
communities and businesses – and we're not done yet. All donations
benefit local member hospitals to fund what's needed most, like
critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative
research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services
that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult
hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not
otherwise afford these health services.
Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change
the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and
your local member children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
Media Contact
Kristen McCloy, Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals, 8012147400, media@cmnhospitals.org,
www.cmnhospitals.org
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