National partnership will help bring essential
support to children with critical illnesses
COLUMBUS,
Ohio, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Big
Lots announces the launch of the first-ever joint point-of-sale
campaign with Make-A-Wish America as part of a new national
partnership to help grant wishes to children battling critical
illnesses. From July 1-31, Big Lots
customers can donate at checkout, and to encourage widespread
participation, Big Lots will reward every donation with a coupon
for $5 off a future purchase of
$15 or more.
The point-of-sale campaign aims to give children
renewed energy and strength, bring families closer together during
difficult times, and unite communities. Big Lots encourages
customers to leave messages for wish kids with special donation
notes displayed in stores.
"Partnering with Make-A-Wish allows us to help
grant life-changing wishes for critically ill children," said
Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of
Big Lots. "We believe in the power of a wish to bring hope and joy
to these courageous kids and their families, and it's an honor to
support Make-A-Wish through this campaign."
"We grant more wishes during the summer than any
other time of the year, making support from partners like Big Lots
absolutely critical," said Leslie Motter, president and
CEO, Make-A-Wish America. "Big Lots prides itself on helping people
to 'live big,' and they're making that sentiment a reality by
helping grant wishes that can be truly life-changing for wish kids
and their families."
Big Lots has been a proud supporter of the
Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, Kentucky
& Indiana chapter since 2009,
and the company's associates have been directly involved in
granting the wishes of three local children. Most recently, a team
of 30 Big Lots volunteers granted the wish of six-year-old
Francesca, bravely battling a rare nervous system disorder, by
transforming her basement into a princess playroom. The team
devoted hundreds of hours to making the transformation come to
life, and turning the basement into a space where Francesca can
experience hope everyday as she continues treatment for her
illness.
For more information about the campaign and to
learn more about Francesca's wish, visit the Make-A-Wish America
website.
About Big Lots:
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG)
operates more than 1,300 stores in 48 states, as well as an
ecommerce store with expanded fulfillment and delivery
capabilities. The Company's mission is to help customers "Live Big
and Save Lots" by offering bargains to brag about on everything for
their home, including furniture, décor, pantry essentials,
kitchenware, pet supplies, and more. For more information about the
Company or to find the store nearest you, visit biglots.com.
About Make-A-Wish America:
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for
children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most
trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the
U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than
20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and
joy to children and their families when they need it most.
Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with
a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve
emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted
more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide; more than
375,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more
information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
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