Local Walmart and Sam’s Club stores raise money for Lauren Small Children's Center
Local Walmart and Sam’s Club stores are once again joining forces to raise money for our Lauren Small Children’s Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital during the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign.
Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers, and members have raised nearly $1.3 million for the Lauren Small Children’s Center since 1991. 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.
Money is raised primarily through a register campaign where customers and members contribute $1 or more when they checkout. Associates also fundraise in other ways including bake sales, in-store contests, and events.
The 2018 campaign raised $143,000 for our Lauren Small Children’s Center. This year’s register campaign runs until July 7th. Customers and members can conveniently donate $1 or more when they check out at any Kern County Walmart or Sam’s Club stores.
Money raised at Kern County Walmart and Sam’s Club stores goes directly to benefit the sick and injured kids treated at the Lauren Small Children’s Center at Bakersfield Memorial 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 and #FlatKayson.
