Stripes is once again partnering with The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital to help fund the fight against pediatric cancer.
September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, and in recognition of the importance of this month, on Sept. 7, 2016, Stripes Convenience Stores launched its third annual campaign in partnership with The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital to raise money to help kids with cancer. This year’s in-store fundraising campaign, “Stripes Stores Celebrates Tomorrows,” will run through Oct. 4.
During the past two years, the Stripes Stores Celebrates Tomorrows campaign has raised more than $2.75 million for MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. The 2016 campaign goal of $1.3 million will help save children’s lives by providing safer, more effective treatments; keeping pediatric cancer patients in school during treatments; and funding engaging programs. 100% of the funds raised will go to these programs, and each donation will be matched dollar for dollar by generous donors, magnifying the impact of every dollar. Stripes customers will be able to donate at all Stripes locations during the campaign.
“Pediatric cancer is extremely underfunded, even though it is the leading cause of death by disease in children. MD Anderson leads the nation in cancer care, and we are grateful to our communities for making a difference in the lives of children and their families who have been impacted by this terrible disease,” said Eduardo Pereda, Stripes Stores vice president of marketing “We are honored to continue Stripes Stores Celebrates Tomorrows, which was MD Anderson’s first in-store, paper pin-up fundraising campaign. Our customers and employees have shown their generosity in the past, and we hope they will continue to embrace this remarkable program.”
Stripes team members are committed to raising funds and awareness for MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, supporting programs that span cancer prevention, research and quality of life. Customers will be asked to help children with cancer by purchasing a $1 paper pin-up. Participating customers will receive coupons for a free 12-ounce Slush Monkey and a buy-one-get-one-free 32-ounce Nestle Resource natural spring water with their donation.
“Taking care of children with cancer has been a top priority at MD Anderson,” said Cindy Schwartz, M.D., M.P.H, division head ad interim, Pediatrics. “Because treatment options for many pediatric cancers have not improved in more than 20 years, newer and better therapies are needed. We are also extremely grateful for the support the Stripes communities are providing to make life as normal as possible for the children and their families who are dealing with the complications of cancer.”