Stripes convenience stores raised a total of $456,000 for children's hospitals during its fundraising campaign March 8 - April 4 in all 521 stores across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. A total of $17,877.76 will benefit Medical Center Hospital the Children's Miracle Network Hospital serving 19 counties in the West Texas region.
Stripes asked customers to purchase a $1 Miracle Balloon icon to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network, a children's charity that raises funds for more than 170 pediatric hospitals.
The icons were attached to coupons, providing customers an additional incentive to make the $1 purchase. Funds raised exceeded Stripes 2009 total of $386,686 by almost 18 percent.
"These amazing results are a reflection of the generosity of our customers and our team members who deeply care about children's health," said Steve DeSutter, Stripes President and CEO. "Stripes store team members put a lot of intensity into these fundraising campaigns because they understand the positive impact that our participation brings to our communities. We are very proud of them as again they have set another all time high in this year's Children's Miracle Network campaign."
Like all Children's Miracle Network fundraisers, the funds raised from Stripe's four-week campaign will help create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children treated at Children's Miracle Network hospitals each year.
Stripes has been a partner of Children's Miracle Network since 1997, raising funds for children's hospitals through different fundraising campaigns. To learn more about helping Children's Miracle Network hospitals go to www.ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org.
About Stripes
Corpus Christi, Texas-based Susser Holdings Corporation is a third-generation family led business that operates more than 525 convenience stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma primarily under the Stripes and Town & Country banners. Restaurant service is available in more than 300 of its stores, primarily under the proprietary Laredo Taco Company and Country Cookin' brands. The Company also supplies branded motor fuel to approximately 390 independent dealers through its wholesale fuel division. For further information about Stripes, please visit http://www.stripescorp.com.
About Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children's hospitals. Countless individuals, organizations and media partners unite with Children's Miracle Network hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities. Donations to Children's Miracle Network create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that saves and improves the lives of 17 million children each year. To learn more go to ChildrensMiracleNetwork.org.
