Local Walmart Stores Raise Money for Seattle Children’s Hospital

Local Walmart stores are once again joining forces to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital during the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign.

Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers, and members have raised over $4.9 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital since 1993. Last year, Walmart and Sam’s Club passed the $1 billion fundraising mark for CMN Hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, the largest amount raised for a nonprofit.

The 2018 campaign raised $424,783 for Seattle Children’s Hospital.

This year’s register campaign runs from June 10 through July 7. Customers can conveniently donate $1 or more when they check out at any Western Washington Walmart store. Associates also raise funds in other ways including plate sales, in-store contests, and special events. All money raised goes directly to benefit the sick and injured kids treated at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Funds are used to pay for equipment, research, supplies, charitable care, and a variety of other needs the hospital has.

Walmart and Sam’s Club joined the CMN Hospitals fundraising family in 1987 with Sam Walton himself being personally involved in the beginning of the relationship between the organizations. The fundraising campaigns supports Walmart’s goal of giving back to local communities.

Customers and members can help spread the word about the campaign via social media using the hashtag #HelpKidsLiveBetter.