Weis Markets presented a $42,000 donation Jan. 31 to The Children’s Cancer Foundation Inc. at its store in Nottingham, Maryland.
Funds were generated by customer round-up donations at checkout throughout December, along with a corporate contribution.
CCF actively raises and distributes funds to support local pediatric cancer researchers and programs. Its goal is to improve the lives of children fighting cancer and their families. Since 1983, The Children’s Cancer Foundation has awarded more than $42 million in grants to area hospitals and researchers to more effectively treat children fighting cancer. The organization concentrates on raising funds locally and partners with local hospitals in the Baltimore-D.C area.
“Our local children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations play an important role in saving lives, and we’re proud to support them in their fight to eradicate childhood cancers,” said Bob Gleeson, chief operating officer of Weis Markets. “We are also grateful to our Weis Markets customers for their generous donations to this cause.”
The foundation is one of several beneficiaries of Weis Markets’ in-store round-up campaign for regional children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations throughout the company’s seven-state market area.
“On behalf of CCF, we extend our appreciation to Weis Markets and their generous shoppers for keeping our mission as a priority. Knowing CCF has a true friend and partner with Weis Markets gives us hope that together we will identify cures for our youngest cancer warriors,” said CCF President Tasha Museles.
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