Front Row (L to R): Greg Stallings, Dianne McCall, Colleen Grady, Melissa Hudson-Gant and Melissa Eads Back Row (L to R): Rick Parker, Brian Cherry, Angela Gregory, Rick Major and Geoff Ament.
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NASHVILLE – Representatives of Kroger and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) presented an $18,000 check to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society during a special ceremony at a local Kroger store Tuesday.
The money comes from the sale of paper balloons at Kroger stores across the Middle Tennessee area during the month of July. The sale was a partner effort between Kroger and the UFCW to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night campaign. Proceeds help to fund critical blood cancer research.
“We’re so grateful that UFCW has been a longtime supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” said Melissa Hudson-Gant, campaign director for Light The Night. “Its partnership with Kroger to sell these balloons has raised an incredible amount of money that will have a powerful impact on research and patient aid for LLS.”
The top balloon seller in the Middle Tennessee area was Kroger cashier Karen Darland, who raised $1,009 from her sales. Darland works at the Kroger at 2449 Old Fort Pkwy. in Murfreesboro. The top balloon-selling Kroger store was also the Kroger on Old Fort Parkway, raising a grand total of $2,907.
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk:
Light The Night is the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Walks take place in communities throughout the United States and Canada, typically in the fall. Thousands of participants carry illuminated balloons and raise funds for vital, lifesaving research and patient services.
Nashville’s 10th annual Light The Night walk will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at LP Field. The walk is 1.75 miles, and features live music, food and activities for children. The walk is open to the public, and teams and individuals can register online at www.lightthenight.org. |
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