Cumberland Farms to Give Five Cents for Every Coffee Sold to Fight Childhood Cancer.FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- Cumberland Farms President Ari Haseotes today announced the New England Convenience Store Chain's plans to help fight childhood cancer during an event at Children's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital Boston is a children's hospital located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston, Massachusetts. Located at 300 Longwood Avenue, Children's is adjacent both to its teaching affiliate, Harvard Medical School, and to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. . In the month of July, the company will donate five cents per cup of coffee - including its signature Farmhouse Blend - sold in Massachusetts, Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. and New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). to Children's Hospital Boston to fund pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. cancer research. Mr. Haseotes, whose son is a cancer survivor, said "This campaign gives customers the opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a delicious, affordable cup of coffee." The physician spearheading the funded research is Scott Armstrong, MD, PhD in Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology and Medicine departments. "Children's Hospital Boston has taken the lead in radically improving survival rates for pediatric cancer through cutting-edge research and exceptional inpatient care inpatient care Managed care Services delivered to a Pt who needs physician care for > 24 hrs in a hospital ," said Dr. Armstrong. "Cumberland Farms' gift will help us continue research to develop life-saving cancer treatments." Photo available upon request. About Cumberland Farms Cumberland Farms is committed to providing its customers with value, convenience and unparalleled service. Its network of retail stores, gas stations, and a support system including petroleum and grocery distribution operations spans 11 states across the Northeast and Florida, making it the largest convenience store/ petroleum marketer in the Northeast. Cumberland Farms takes pride in its corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while . Through its Corporate Giving Program for Youth, the Company is working to improve the prospects for young people, to encourage and support young people's achievements in business and leadership, and to provide educational opportunities for young people. Cumberland Farms provides college scholarships, and is a proud sponsor of 4-H, the Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals , Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In addition to annual corporate contributions, Cumberland Farms is active at the local level, building awareness and supporting worthy organizations in the communities in which it operates. |
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