7-ELEVEN, SPEEDWAY AND STRIPES STORES RAISE MORE THAN $19 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS IN 2022
Funds Raised Will Help Advance Pediatric Healthcare for Member Children’s Hospitals Across the Local Communities the Retailer Serves
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Jan. 31, 2023) — Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (CMN Hospitals) is pleased to share that 7-Eleven, Inc. raised more than $19 million in 2022 to support local member children’s hospitals across the country. Thanks to the generosity of 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores customers, employees, vendors and Franchisees, funds raised will help advance pediatric healthcare by providing critical lifesaving equipment and much-needed resources to treat children throughout the local communities the retailer serves.
Since 1991, Speedway – a part of the 7-Eleven family of brands – has partnered with CMN Hospitals to raise more than $170 million for local children’s hospitals. Now, in partnership with 7-Eleven, CMN Hospitals has the opportunity to dramatically expand its reach in raising funds to support even more children’s hospitals than ever before.
“We’re thrilled to officially bring all of 7-Eleven into Speedway’s long-standing relationship with CMN Hospitals,” said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for 7-Eleven, Inc. “Supporting the local communities we serve has always been a part of our company’s DNA, so the addition of CMN Hospitals as a signature philanthropic outreach program for our organization is a natural fit. I could not be prouder of all we have accomplished in the past year.”
A total of nearly $16 million in funds raised by 7-Eleven in 2022 were via a year-round in-store fundraising campaign at participating Speedway® stores, which was later expanded during the holiday season to include participating 7-Eleven® and Stripes® stores. This year’s Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner, held in Enon, Ohio, generated more than $3 million.
“We are on the frontlines when it comes to protecting the health of future generations. But we can’t do it alone – we believe in the power of partnerships to unite communities to change kids’ health to change the future,” said Teri Nestel, President & CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “We are grateful for our incredible relationship with 7-Eleven, which goes above and beyond to help our member children’s hospitals have the funds they need to continue to provide children the best care possible – no matter life’s circumstances.”
In 2023, 7-Eleven will continue to invite customers to give back to CMN Hospitals through the year-round in-store fundraising campaign, conducted in Speedway stores throughout the year and kicking off next month in 7-Eleven and Stripes stores.
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund 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. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children’s hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.