Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets and its customers donated $55,975 for the American Heart Association’s Life is Why campaign.
“We are so proud to partner with our local communities and caring customers to support the American Heart Association in their relentless fight against cardiovascular disease,” said Marisa Kutansky, communications director for Cardenas Markets, Cardenas Markets Foundation board member and Inland Empire Go Red for Women chair.
The Life Is Why campaign took place in 64 stores across Cardenas Markets operating areas, which include Northern and Southern California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Throughout February, Cardenas Markets customers had the option to purchase $1, $3 or $5 paper hearts at the register. All funds were allocated to the American Heart Association to advance the campaign.
“Thank you, Cardenas Markets, for joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association,” said Pranav M. Patel, American Heart Association Orange County/Inland Empire board president. “You are inspiring consumers to honor their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving.”
Donations allow the association to support the organization’s issues, such as supporting patients managing high blood pressure, improving nutrition security, investing in medical research and ending tobacco and vaping use.
Those interested in supporting the association can look for the Life is Why logo while shopping in participating stores. To learn more about the Life Is Why campaign and other participating companies, visit heart.org/lifeiswhycampaign.
The Cardenas Markets Foundation is a nonprofit, supporting organizations committed to advancing health, children’s well-being, hunger relief and education. For information about the Cardenas Markets Foundation, visit cardenasmarkets.com/about/foundation.
Cardenas Markets operates 57 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner and seven stores under the Los Altos Ranch Markets banner. Cardenas Markets is a large Hispanic grocery chain with stores in California, Nevada and Arizona.
