Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) July 08, 2014
Walmart and Sams Club associates, customers and members wrapped up a six-week register campaign from May 1 June 13 to raise funds for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for 170 childrens hospitals across North America.
By inviting customers and members to Put Their Money Where The Miracles Are at the register, Walmart and Sams Club associates surpassed their goal of raising more than $ 40 million, mostly one dollar at a time from customers and associates alike. Sam’s Club hit a record-breaking fundraising year, with customers and associates contributing more than $ 5 million to that total.
The money we raise saves lives. Over the course of our six-week campaign, we collectively raised more than $ 40 million, said Celia Swanson, senior vice president of Talent Development at Walmart. What we have accomplished year over year through our Walmart, Sams Club and Logistics campaigns shows that CMN Hospitals fundraising matters and makes a huge impact in our local communities.
Since 1987, Walmart and Sams Club have raised more than $ 740 million for sick and injured kids. Funds are used by each hospital where they are needed most, helping to provide charitable care, therapy programs and fund specialized, life-saving treatment and equipment.
Walmart and Sams Club associates, customers and members play a vital role in supporting their community by giving sick and injured kids the necessary care they need to live better, said John Lauck, president and CEO of Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals. We are very appreciative of the give-back spirit and unwavering encouragement that associates bring to our fundraising campaign, and we are humbled by the generosity we see from customers.
Walmart continues to raise awareness for CMN Hospitals throughout June through promotions in its Baby department.
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