OnCue raised $275,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its fall fundraiser, bringing the partnership total to more than $3.8 million raised over 17 years. “OnCue’s gift will help ensure families being treated by St. Jude never receive a bill from the hospital and give patients the chance to focus on what’s most important,” OnCue said.
During the month of October, OnCue “connected its customers to the cause through pinup sales, rounding change at the register and specialty fountain cups. Through pinup sales, OnCue team members had additional opportunities to show off their St. Jude support through ‘Dress as a Superhero Day.’”
At the start of the year’s efforts, OnCue managers heard from Edmond, Oklahoma, residents Penelope and her mother Megan, who are a St. Jude patient family. Megan shared an emotional story about how the hospital changed their lives—thanks to the quick actions of the doctors, Penelope was able to keep her eyesight in both eyes and start further treatments.
“As a parent, our St. Jude fundraiser means so much to me. Having visited the hospital twice and hearing from families like Penelope’s, I am reminded how important this work is and how many are impacted by cancer,” said Laura Aufleger, OnCue president. “The way they care for patients like Penelope is one of a kind, and we are fortunate to be able to contribute to this life-saving mission.”
Along with in-store efforts, OnCue hosted its annual golf tournament for its business partners. OnCue also put on its St. Jude Walk with friends and family.
In The Community
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GPM Holds holiday Campaign to Support Muscular Dystrophy
GPM Investments LLC held its MDA Holiday Retail Campaign in December, a fundraiser to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) mission.
The campaign ran from December 1 through December 31, 2024, at approximately 1,500 locations and in 27 states across the United States. Customers could purchase a $1 or $5 pinup or round up their purchase, with proceeds going to MDA.
Pilot Donates $50,000 to Folds of Honor
In honor of Giving Tuesday, Pilot said it “is funding scholarships for the next generation of professional truck drivers,” with a $50,000 donation to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving their country and communities.
The funds will go toward scholarships for qualified recipients looking to earn their commercial driver’s license. The $50,000 donation will provide Folds of Honor with resources to further support the education of the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders across the country.
Maverik and Kum & Go Donate $520,000 to Food Banks
Maverik and Kum & Go (K&G) “rang in the Giving Season” with their annual Round Up Your Change campaign to support Feeding America. Between October 23 and December 4, the retailers “raised over $520,000 through the generosity of customers rounding up cash and credit transactions across their combined 20-state operating footprint.”
The campaign expanded Maverik’s $1 million direct donation in August, bringing its total contribution for the year to over $1.52 million.
Rutter’s Donates $100,000 to Secret Santa Initiative
Rutter’s Children’s Charities contributed $100,000 through Rutter’s annual Secret Santa initiative, which gives employees the opportunity to donate to charitable causes of their choice. Rutter’s employees chose charities that focus on children’s education, food insecurity, healthcare and family support services.
In its eighth year, the program has donated a total of $550,000 to employees’ causes of choice.
Weigel’s Supports Wreaths Across Chattanooga
Weigel’s participated in a “poignant tribute” at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in Tennessee during the holiday season, helping to place memorial wreaths on over 64,000 veterans’ graves. Weigel’s team members contributed wreaths through Wreaths Across Chattanooga.
“By placing these wreaths, we hope to honor their memory and inspire others to remember the values of service and courage that unite us as a community,” said Kurt Weigel.
Circle K Donates Millions of Meals
Circle K partnered with Feeding America to “donate over 1.4 million sandwiches, burgers and burritos among other items to affiliated food banks and food pantries.” The retailer worked with the Feeding America network of local food banks and partner agencies throughout December to distribute the donation.
“Families feel an extra burden this time of year as they balance their everyday household and food costs with added holiday expenses, and they should not have to choose,” said Mette Uglebjerg, Circle K’s senior vice president of global food and marketing.