Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Raise Over $60K for Special Olympics
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Market 32 and Price Chopper customers at 129 stores across New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire raised $50,143.72 for Special Olympics through a checkout round-up campaign in February and March. Market 32 and Price Chopper contributed an additional $10,000, bringing the total donation to $60,143.72.
The funds will benefit Special Olympics athletes in the six states where the stores operate. In March, over 30 athletes, partners, and coaches from these states participated in the 2025 Winter World Games in Turin, Italy, as part of Special Olympics USA, winning one gold, six silver, and 20 bronze medals.
Pam Cerrone, Market 32 and Price Chopper director of community relations, acknowledged the customers' contributions to providing opportunities for local athletes.
Stacey Hengsterman, Special Olympics New York President & CEO, emphasized the value of retail partnerships for their organization and the impact of customer donations on athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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