Rite Aid Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross to Assist With Wildfire Relief Efforts in Southern California
December 13 2017 - 9:05AM
Business Wire
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $100,000 donation to
the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and
communities in Southern California affected by the devastating
wildfires.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the
wildfires, which are being counted among the worst in California’s
history,” said Kermit Crawford, Rite Aid president and chief
operating officer and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. “The
Rite Aid Foundation is proud to partner with the American Red Cross
to help the people and communities in Southern California in their
time of need and it’s our hope this donation will aid them as they
start to rebuild and recover."
“As the Red Cross helps those affected by disasters like the
California wildfires, we are extremely grateful for The Rite Aid
Foundation’s support, which allows us to shelter, feed and provide
comfort to people who have been impacted by a disaster,” said Don
Herring, chief development officer at the American Red Cross.
Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded
more than $34 million to non-profit organizations. Additionally,
Rite Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners
and associates, has also raised more than $81 million for
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since
1994.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with fiscal 2017 annual revenues of $32.8 billion.
Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background and
press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
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