SALT LAKE CITY — Children’s Miracle Network, a children’s charity that raises funds for pediatric hospitals, announced today the results of its annual fundraising campaign with its largest partner, Walmart Stores, Inc. Between May 1 and June 19, the company’s associates, customers and members raised more than $20 million – far exceeding the fundraising goal of $15 million.
“We’re proud to have exceeded our fundraising goals and to be giving $20 million to children in-need.”
.During the six-week campaign, Walmart and Sam’s Club customers and members were invited to make a donation of $1, $2 or $5 to their local Children's Miracle Network hospital at the register. Additional in-store fundraisers were held to bolster fundraising efforts.
“Raising $20 million in such a short time period is a significant accomplishment, especially when you consider that most of this was raised a dollar or two at a time,” said Scott Burt, president and CEO, Children’s Miracle Network. “We couldn’t have achieved this amount without the generous Walmart and Sam’s Club associates who understand the power they have to create miracles at children’s hospitals by asking customers to give. We are also grateful to Walmart and Sam’s Club customers and members who responded to the ask, choosing to support their local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.”
“Our annual fundraising campaign allows for customers to donate directly to their local Children's Miracle Network hospital, providing funding to sick and injured children in local communities,” said Margaret McKenna, president, Walmart Foundation. “We’re proud to have exceeded our fundraising goals and to be giving $20 million to children in-need.”
The retailer’s support for the Children’s Miracle Network began in 1987. Since then, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have raised and contributed more than $530 million for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, the most ever raised for children’s hospitals by a Children’s Miracle Network partner.
Source: Children's Miracle Network