Local Walmart and Sam’s Club stores raise money for kids at CHRISTUS Hospitals

Local Walmart and Sam’s Club stores are once again joining forces to raise money for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth and Jasper Memorial during the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) campaign.

Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have raised more than $1.8 million for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth and Jasper Memorial since 1987. On a national level, Walmart and Sam’s Club have raised more than $1 billion for CMN Hospitals; the largest cash amount ever raised by one company for a nonprofit in North America.

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.

This year’s register campaign starts today and runs until July 7. Customers and members can conveniently donate $1 or more when they check out at any Southeast Texas Walmart or Sam’s Club stores.

Money raised in Southeast Texas Walmart and Sam’s Club stores goes directly to benefit the sick and injured kids treated at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth and Jasper Memorial. Funds are used to pay for life-saving equipment, pediatric medical supplies, charitable care and a variety of other needs the hospitals have.

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.