Harris Teeter and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina (CWNC) are celebrating a milestone in their partnership.
Since 2013, Harris Teeter has raised more than $1 million for the Make-A-Wish chapter, funding more than 100 wishes for children with critical illnesses.
“This milestone reflects Harris Teeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting our communities,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations at Harris Teeter.
“We’re proud of the difference we’ve made alongside Make-A-Wish and look forward to continuing our work together to bring even more wishes to life.”
Harris Teeter supports Make-A-Wish through events with vendor partners, including an annual fall cornhole tournament, which combines competition with a cause.
“We’re incredibly grateful for Harris Teeter’s support over the last decade,” said Chris Webber, SVP of development and marketing at Make-A-Wish CWNC. “Surpassing the $1 million mark means more than just a number – it represents real wishes granted, real hope delivered and real joy experienced by the children and families we serve.”
The funds raised by Harris Teeter help grant transformational wishes – from dream vacations to meeting heroes and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime adventures. For many children, a wish becomes a turning point in their medical journey, providing a renewed sense of strength and optimism.
About Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina
Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. In 2024, Make-A-Wish CWNC granted the wishes of 430 children. Since Make-A-Wish CWNC was founded in 1985, more than 6,500 wishes have been granted.
About Harris Teeter
A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co., Harris Teeter has 36,000 employees across more than 250 stores and 70 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.