COMMERCE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smart
& Final Charitable Foundation – a philanthropic arm of Smart
& Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS) – today hosted a
summer-inspired ice cream social for the pediatric patients and
families of Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the region's
leading pediatric hospital and academic research center. The
purpose of the ice cream social was to bring the joy of summer
directly to patients receiving treatment at CHLA.
During the event, CHLA patients, families and medical staff were
treated to a stocked ice cream bar with Nestle and First Street®,
as well as farm-fresh produce and family-friendly activities.
Celebrated athlete Caron Butler was
also onsite to visit with patients, help pass out ice cream treats,
take pictures and sign autographs. As a parent himself, Caron has a
strong affinity for organizations that safeguard the health and
development of children, especially those that serve the greater
Los Angeles community.
The day also included a ceremonial check presentation made to
Children's Hospital Los Angeles from the Smart & Final
Charitable Foundation in the amount of $5,000.
"Summer is synonymous with picnics, pool parties and vacations,
but for far too many children who spend their summer days in a
hospital receiving treatment for illnesses, we wanted to bring a
taste of summer directly to them," said Marisol Marks, Smart & Final Vice President
of Communications, Community Relations and the Smart & Final
Charitable Foundation. "Through the combined efforts of the Smart
& Final Charitable Foundation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
and many of Smart & Final's loyal vendor partners, we were able
to make this seasonal celebration possible for these children."
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to creating hope
and building healthier futures for all children.
"All of us at Children's Hospital Los Angeles are devoted to
creating the best environment possible for each one of our
patients," said Dawn Wilcox, Vice
President Corporate Partnerships CHLA. "We're pleased to partner
with the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation to create a
special, fun day for our patients and their families."
Today's ice cream social at CHLA is an example of the many ways
the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation support local
communities. The Charitable Foundation provides grants to charities
and other non-profits across four key areas, including health &
wellness, education, hunger relief, and team sports & youth
development. Made possible through vendor, employee and executive
contributions, the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation also
fundraises through the First Street®, First Percent program – with
the purchase of any First Street® private label brand products,
Smart & Final will contribute the first percent of net profit
to the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation to further advance
its mission to serve those who serve others. The Company is the
single largest contributor of donations to the Smart & Final
Charitable Foundation.
About the Smart & Final Charitable
Foundation
Established in 2002, the Smart & Final
Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization which
strives to give back, improve the quality of life and nourish
communities throughout California, Arizona and
Nevada. Throughout the years, the foundation has donated
millions of dollars to causes and organizations focused on health
and wellness, education, hunger relief, and team sports and youth
development. The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation raises
funds through its corporate sponsor Smart & Final Stores, Inc.,
as well as through vendor donations and in-store fundraising.
Through the First Street®, First Percent program, when Smart &
Final customers buy First Street® items, Smart & Final
contributes the first percent of net profit to the Smart &
Final Charitable Foundation.
About Children's Hospital of Los
Angeles
Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been
ranked the top children's hospital in California and sixth in the nation for
clinical excellence with its selection to the prestigious U.S. News
& World Report Honor Roll. CHLA is home to The Saban Research
Institute, one of the largest and most productive pediatric
research facilities in the United
States. Children's Hospital is also one of America's premier
teaching hospitals through its affiliation with the Keck School of
Medicine of the University of Southern
California since 1932. For more information,
visit CHLA.org.
Media Contact:
Marcus Angelo
Moreno
Burson-Marsteller for Smart &
Final
(310) 309-6611
press@smartandfinal.com
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