Walmart Canada raises $7.2M for children's hosptials

Who: Walmart Canada

What: The retailer, its associates and customers have raised $7.2 million in support of children’s hospitals across Canada.

Funds raised will support equipment, research, specialized training and enhanced programs.

Walmart Canada has supported Children’s Miracle Network for 32 years, raising and donating more than $250 million since 1994.

This year’s campaign, which ran from May 7 to 31, launched with a $1 million donation from Walmart Canada and was supported throughout the month as customers donated in-store at checkout and online at Walmart.ca. 

“Each year, our associates and customers inspire us with their generosity during this annual campaign in support of Children’s Miracle Network, coming together to make a real difference for children and families across Canada,” said Sara Gugula, chief people officer, Walmart Canada, in a press release. “We’re proud of this year’s campaign and how we continue to come together to give back to the communities we serve in such a meaningful way. Thank you to everyone who contributed to help make this year’s campaign a success.”