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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: August 13, 2024 |
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| TOPS MARKETS EXCEEDS GOAL FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK CAMPAIGN | |
| WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) raised over $407,000. The campaign which ran at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations concluded on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Customers supported the CMNH campaign by purchasing a $1.00 Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or rounded up their change at any participating Tops. Proceeds from the campaign benefit the local women and children’s hospitals in its communities. Thanks to the generous support of its shoppers and associates over the twenty years Tops has been involved in supporting the campaign they have helped to successfully raise over $4.45 million dollars. "We are immensely thankful to everyone who generously donated to support our hospitals through our annual campaign," stated Ron Ferri, president of Tops Friendly Markets. "In these challenging times, your contributions are more crucial than ever to ensure our frontline workers have the necessary resources to provide the best care for our most precious assets – our children." The participating hospitals include: · Arnot Ogden Medical Center · Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital · Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital · Golisano Children's Hospital · Maria Fareri Children's Hospital · Oishei Children's Hospital · Saint Vincent Hospital · Samaritan Medical Center · The University of Vermont Children's Hospital · Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Our local hospitals will use these funds for critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org. # # # ABOUT TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS Headquartered in Williamsville, NY, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, including one franchise location. As one of Western New York’s largest employers, and with over 14,000 associates across its entire footprint, Tops is committed to delivering sustainably sourced, premium-quality products. Beyond retail, Tops is committed to the communities it serves through initiatives focused on hunger relief, health improvement, youth education, and environmental sustainability. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.
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