May 6, 2010, Grand Rapids, Michigan – Special Olympics athletes throughout Michigan are training and preparing for the upcoming State Summer Games on June 3–5. To help support this 3-day athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Spartan Stores, through its D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare Supermarkets, Felpausch Food Centers, Glen’s Markets and VG’s Food & Pharmacy locations and other participating supplied stores, is pleased to announce the sale of Special Olympics fundraising medallions through May 22. In return for the $1 donation per medallion, customers receive 4 coupons valued at over $2.80.
Customers who wish to “Be a Fan” of Special Olympics and support this worthy cause can make their donation for a medallion(s) at the checkout of D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare Supermarkets, Felpausch Food Centers, Glen’s Markets and VG’s Food & Pharmacy throughout Michigan, as well as other independently-owned stores supplied by Spartan Stores.
“Spartan Stores is committed to Special Olympics and raising funds for the Summer Games,” said Jeanne Norcross, Vice President Corporate Affairs of Spartan Stores. “We salute the participating athletes, families, volunteers, retail vendors and customers who are involved with Special Olympics. Their participation and support ensures the games’ success each year.”
Spartan Stores has been a sponsor of the Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games since 1985. Over the past 26 years, Spartan’s corporate contribution to Special Olympics Michigan has reached a total of $7 million. In addition to financial support, associates who work for Spartan Stores and its supermarkets volunteer their time at the Summer Games and help make this inspirational event a reality for the 3,000 athletes who compete.
Source: Spartan Stores
