Circle K Raises $1.2 Million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

A three-week campaign at Midwest and Great Lakes Circle K convenience stores will benefit 28 children’s hospitals across 14 states.

July 10, 2013

SALT LAKE CITY – Midwest and Great Lakes Circle K convenience store employees and customers recently raised $1,237,500 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds and awareness for 170 children’s hospitals. This year’s fundraising effort increased 14% over last year’s total of $1,084,100

Participating Circle K convenience stores collected donations by selling Miracle Balloon icons for $1, $3, $5 and $10. The three-week campaign took place April 5-26 in 1,123 locations. 

“Our goal each year is to set a new record; to have the largest possible positive impact on and contribution to the children’s hospitals in our communities,” said Mark Novak, director of human resources and training at Circle K. “Our success is really driven by the tireless effort and dedication of our store managers and their teams to actively engage and build relationships with our customers. It’s an intense three weeks with a single and simple goal: raise more than we ever have before. So far, it’s worked each year, and we’re proud of that.” 

Circle K has raised more than $7 million for children’s hospital since 2000. 

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