Rite Aid kicks off annual Children's Miracle Network fundraiser

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid's 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is now underway, the company announced Monday. From now through April 30, Rite Aid customers can support their local children's hospital by purchasing $1 paper Miracle Balloons at any Rite Aid store. 

 

To show appreciation, supporters will receive $7 in coupon offers for a variety of items sold at Rite Aid.

 

"Thanks to our caring associates, supportive customers and generous supplier partners, in 2015, Rite Aid raised $6.3 million for the 95 local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals we support across the country," stated Ken Martindale, Rite Aid CEO of stores, president of Rite Aid Corp. and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. "Rite Aid is proud of its longstanding relationship with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and we look forward to another successful campaign this year, raising much-needed funds to benefit the sick and injured children in the communities we serve."

 

In addition to selling $1 paper Miracle Balloons, Rite Aid associates plan and host a variety of community fundraisers to help raise additional funds including golf tournaments, yard sales, car washes and other special events. Members of Rite Aid's management team also dedicate a day each summer to washing cars and participating in an obstacle course outside the company's headquarters here.

 

"Rite Aid is a phenomenal partner in our efforts to raise funds and awareness for children's hospitals. As charities, children's hospitals rely on donations to provide much-needed equipment, treatments and charitable care for kids," said John Lauck, president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Support from Rite Aid customers, associates and their supplier partners ensures kids in their communities have the care they deserve."

 

Since becoming a partner in 1994, Rite Aid has raised more than $75 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, making Rite Aid the organization's sixth largest corporate partner.