Weis Markets presents $175, 000 check to Paralyzed Veterans of America
Presentation was made at Schnecksville, Pa. store, which raised the most funds to support injured veterans
Schnecksville, PA (November 8, 2019) — Weis Markets today presented a $175,000 check on behalf of its Heart of the Brave program to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of Americaand our nation’s heroes.
This donation was generated through customer contributions during a three-week, in-store fundraising campaign. Weis Markets’ stores raised $125,000 and a corporate contribution rounded up the donation to $175,000.
“We appreciate our customers and associates for their wonderful generosity that helped make this significant donation possible,” said Ron Bonacci, vice president of advertising and marketing for Weis Markets. “In honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day, we are thrilled to host this event to recognizeParalyzed Veterans of America for providing vital services and programs to those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”
During the fundraising campaign, Weis Markets and its associates encouraged customers to make small donations at Weis checkouts by rounding up their orders or purchasing $1, $3 or $5 vouchers from June 20 – July 10. Weis’ Schnecksville store, where the public donation took place, was the company’s top fundraiser and raised more than $7,000 to benefit PVA.
“We thank Weis Markets, their store associates, and their customers for supporting veterans with paralysis and other disabilities,” said Marcus Murray, national secretary for PVA. “The funds raised from this campaign each year helps our organization provide services and programs to ensure veterans receive the benefits, accessibility, and jobs that they deserve. Paralyzed Veterans of America looks forward to our continued partnership with Weis Markets well into the future.”
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With around 42,000 American veterans living with spinal cord injuries, PVA’s mission is to ensure that these heroes remain UnstoppABLE in their life now and in the future.
For more information about Weis Markets and its support of PVA, visit: WeisMarkets.com.
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About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 204 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.comor Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For more than 70 years, the organization has ensured that veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funded research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, Paralyzed Veterans of America also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Learn more at pva.org.