SUNBURY, PA—Weis Markets this week announced it has donated a total of $250,000 to seven regional children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations throughout its seven-state market area. Funds were generated through in-store customer donations in December and a company contribution.

“Children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations are on the front lines of innovation and care for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities, and many of our associates and customers have been impacted by their incredible work,” said Weis Markets Vice President of Marketing and Advertising Maria Rizzo. “We thank our customers for their generous support of these organizations.”

Beneficiaries of the donations include:

• The Children’s Cancer Foundation
• Children’s National Hospital
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital
• Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital
• Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
• Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
• Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

“On behalf of The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF), I am profoundly grateful to Weis Markets and their shoppers for their loyal generosity. Their donation empowers CCF to continue its investment in vital research and critical programs that advance pediatric cancer treatments and cures,” said Children’s Cancer Foundation President Tasha Museles. “Weis Markets continues to demonstrate its role as a socially responsible business committed to improving the communities it serves by ensuring that pediatric cancer research and programs remain funded.”

“The generosity of Weis Markets and its customers helps make it possible for us to provide vital medical care when kids and their families need us most,” said Penn State Health Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Jess Kiely. “Penn State Health Children’s Hospital is grateful to be a part of Weis Markets’ giving campaign.”