MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.,
May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) today gathered more than 1,100
associates, family and friends together at the American Cancer
Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held in
downtown Milwaukee. Associates
from both the Menomonee Falls
corporate headquarters and local Wisconsin and Illinois department stores laced up as part of
Kohl's three-year philanthropic partnership with the American
Cancer Society. In addition to walking, Kohl's associates and other
participants formed a human pink ribbon to show their support for
the fight against breast cancer.
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In addition to being presenting sponsor of the event, Kohl's
also will donate more than $7 million
over the next three years to create and support breast cancer
programs in the state of Wisconsin. Nearly $5
million of this donation will go to the American Cancer
Society to create programs designed to help women of Wisconsin fight this invasive disease.
"We are extremely honored to be here today in partnership with
the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast
cancer," said Julie Gardner, Kohl's
executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "As a
company, Kohl's is passionate and committed to this important cause
and proud to see our associates come together to help make a
difference in the lives of women."
In 2009, almost 3,500 Wisconsin
women were predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Approximately 40 percent of breast cancer incidents in Wisconsin are in the Milwaukee area. For this reason, Kohl's, a
Wisconsin-based company, has
focused initial efforts here in its hometown community.
The donation, which will be used to support research, education
and patient-assistance programs, represents the largest corporate
gift ever made to the American Cancer Society's Midwest division,
which includes Iowa, Minnesota, South
Dakota and Wisconsin.
About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis.,
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty
department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national
brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an
exciting shopping environment. Kohl's operates 1,067 stores in 49
states. A company committed to the communities it serves,
Kohl's has raised more than $126
million for children's initiatives nationwide through its
Kohl's Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, which operates under
Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department
Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for
the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.
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