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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE:
 May 18, 2024
CONTACT: Kathy Sautter
716 635 5577

   
TOPS TO SUPPORT OISHEI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WITH SALE OF PLUSHIE BEARS
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce the sale of adorable Plushie Bears as a unique fundraiser for Oishei Children’s Hospital. On sale beginning May 19, 2024, until supplies last, these branded bears are a perfect way to show your support of the Hospital and the wonderful work they do each and every day in Western New York.

“For over 40 years now, Tops Friendly Markets has shown such phenomenal dedication to the moms, kids, and babies receiving care here at Oishei Children’ Hospital,” said Andrew Bennett, chief development officer at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. “It’s inspiring to see how their leadership team continues to activate their stores, associates and our community around supporting the hospital. We couldn’t be more excited to be involved with this project to benefit OCH!” “Tops’ longstanding support of Oishei Children's Hospital embodies our collective commitment to nurturing hope, healing, and resilience in the most vulnerable among us,” said Top president, Ron Ferri. “It's a beacon of compassion, where every child's smile becomes a testament to the power of community and the unwavering belief in a brighter tomorrow." These bears are available at most Tops locations for only $10 with a portion of the proceeds going directly back to the hospital.

About Tops Friendly Markets Based in Williamsville, NY, Tops Markets currently operates 148 grocery stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, including five that are run by franchisees. As the largest private, for-profit employer in Western New York, with over 14,000 associates, the company is dedicated to providing sustainably sourced, high-quality products, while helping its communities flourish via support for programs that eradicate hunger and disease, educate youth and reduce environmental waste and energy consumption. For more information, visit www.topsmarkets.com

 

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