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Love’s
Travel Stops Donates More Than $20 Million to
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Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals in 18-Year History
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Love’s Raises
Over $2.7 million for CMN Hospitals in
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2017 Through
Annual Store Campaign
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Oklahoma
City, OK – October 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Love’s
Travel Stops & Country Stores (Love’s) Employees and Customers
raised more than $2.76 million for sick and injured children through its
five-week store campaign to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals and promotion of National Coffee Day. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
hit during Love’s 18th annual campaign, forcing several locations in Texas
and Florida to temporarily close. Despite the challenge, Love’s Employees
surpassed their goal of raising $2.6 million and set a company record for
the most money raised during the in-store campaign.
“Every
year, our Employees show passion for Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals, and this year they also demonstrated perseverance,”
said Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications for Love’s. “Other
locations stepped up their fundraising efforts so we could still make a
difference for kids while Employees in storm-affected areas focused on
recovery efforts. We’re thankful for the Customers who support this cause
every year, and really proud of our Employees who endured through the challenges.”
From
Aug. 26-Sept. 30, Love’s team members sold Miracle Balloon icons for donations
and organized events like 5K runs, bowling tournaments, fishing tournaments,
cookouts, and more. Love’s showed additional support for CMN Hospitals
on National Coffee Day, which took place Sept. 29 during the store campaign.
To honor the day, all 24-ounce coffees and cappuccinos were discounted
to $1, with all sales going to CMN Hospitals.
“We’re
so grateful that Love’s Travel Stops’ Employees and Customers helped smash
this year’s campaign fundraising goals,” said John Lauck, president and
CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “The generosity and dedication
that everyone has shown to help their local communities and save kids’
lives is tremendous. Thank you for helping Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
across the country by funding vital treatments, research, equipment and
charity care each year.”
Of
the 170 CMN Hospitals members throughout North America, 101 benefit from
Love’s annual campaign. Since beginning its partnership with CMN Hospitals
in 1999, Love’s has raised more than $20 million for the nonprofit organization.
About
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love’s
Travel Stops & Country Stores is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Founded in 1964, Love’s has more than 430 locations in 41 states. Love’s
provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to
clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, travel items,
electronics, snacks and more, as well as a selection of restaurant offerings.
On-site Love’s Truck
Tire Care centers offer roadside assistance, tire care and light mechanical
services for professional truck drivers. Showers, CAT scales and other
services for professional truck drivers are also available. Love’s, which
remains family-owned and operated, employs more than 17,000 people. To
learn more, visit Loves.com.
About
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member
hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the
U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare
services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983,
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most
of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various
fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save
and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s
hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn
how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org
and Facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
Love’s
Media Contacts:
Kealey
Dorian (Primary)
Office:
405-302-6730
Mobile:
405-568-9035
Kyla
Turner (Alternate)
Office:
405-242-2478
Mobile:
405-365-6859 |