Macey’s Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market Raise $78,772 to Help Utah Families Fight Muscle-Debilitating Diseases
When: April 20, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Dick’s Market 2280 S Orchard Drive, Bountiful Utah
What: MDA Summer Camp Ambassadors accept generous gift from Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, UT (April 19, 2017) Guests at 43 Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market stores across Utah raised $78,772 to help free kids and adults from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases that limit strength and mobility during the 35th annual MDA Shamrocks program to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Funds raised during the drive will be used to send children to MDA summer camp later this year.
“We are grateful to our guests for their extreme generosity during the MDA shamrock drive,” said Troy Thomas, president of Associated Retail Operations. “We love working with organizations like MDA to make a difference in our communities. We are honored to help more than 20 children attend MDA summer camp this year and hope they have a wonderful time.”
Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market participated in the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day fundraising program in which shoppers can purchase an MDA Shamrock for a $1, $5 or a larger contribution during check-out. Each Shamrock was signed by the customer and prominently displayed in each store, symbolizing strength, independence and life for MDA families in the community.
Funds raised also make MDA Summer Camp possible for more than 100 Utah kids. During camp they experience the best week of the year at no cost to their families at Camp Kostoplous.
To learn more about the 2017 MDA Shamrocks program and how to get involved, contact Lisa Miller at MDA 801-278-6200 or lamiller@mdausa.org or visit mda.org/shamrocks. To learn more about Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market, contact Rachael Wabel at 801-978-8913 or rmwabel@afstores.com
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About Associated Retail Operations
Associated Retail Operations encompasses Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market grocery stores in Utah. The stores are locally owned and operated under Associated Food Stores and strive to provide high quality products, competitive prices and top-notch customer service. Learn more about each store by visiting their websites:
Macey’s: www.maceys.com
Lin’s: www.linsgrocery.com
Dan’s: www.dansfoods.com
Dick’s Market: www.dicksmarket.com
Fresh Market: www.freshmarketstores.com
About MDA
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. We use our collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases; caring for individuals from day one; and empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America.
Learn how you can fund cures, find care and champion the cause at mda.org.