Pictured: A box of specially-crafted Make-A-Wish Star Donuts
Southern Tier Wish Kid Dylan Kithcart, age 10, celebrates the launch of the Make-A-Wish Star Donut Campaign
For each $1 donation to Make-A-Wish guests will receive a
Make-A-Wish Star Donut as a thank you
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Dunkin’ and Make-A-Wish Central New York today announced the continuation of a community partnership designed to help make the wishes of local children come true.
Beginning on Friday, June 19, guests who donate $1 to Make-A-Wish at participating Dunkin’ restaurants in the Southern Tier will receive a specially-crafted Make-A-Wish Star Donut, while supplies last. All proceeds will benefit local Make-A-Wish chapters.
The Star Donut campaign has raised more than $448,000 for Make-A-Wish chapters throughout upstate New York since 2013.
“Dunkin’ is pleased to continue its support for Make-A-Wish Central New York, a charity that works day-in and day-out to help make the wishes of local children come true,” said Eric Stensland, Field Marketing Manager for Dunkin’. “I encourage the residents of the Southern Tier to enjoy a special treat while supporting an organization that is so important to the children and families in our community.”
The star-shaped specialty donut, which is topped with blue and white icing in honor of Make-A-Wish, is available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants in the Southern Tier through June 28.
“The continuation of this partnership is valuable and essential, especially during this time when fundraising has been greatly impacted and the number of eligible children continues to grow. Dunkin’ and their generous customers make a significant impact through the Star Donut Campaign,” said Diane Kuppermann, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Central New York. “The support generated provides hope to children living with critical illnesses and helps us continue to say yes to local wishes. We are immensely grateful to Dunkin’ Brands and the participating franchise operators who commit each year to this campaign. In spite of the challenges presented by COVID-19, we hope for another successful year.”
Make-A-Wish Central New York creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses throughout a 15-county region of New York State. The organization has granted more than 1,900 wishes since inception in 1985.
For more information on Make-A-Wish Central New York and to learn how you can become involved visit www.cny.wish.org or call (315) 475-WISH (9474).
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About Make-A-Wish® Central New York
Make-A-WishCentral New York is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Part of a global wish-granting organization, Make-A-Wish Central New York was founded in 1985 and has granted more than 1,900 life-changing wishes for local children. The organization believes in the transformative joy a wish can bring and is committed to reaching every eligible child within its 15-county footprint, which includes Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties. This year marks Make-A-Wish Central New York’s 35th year as a chapter. With nearly 150 wishes in process, the organization needs the support of generous community and corporate partners more than ever before. To lend support or learn more, visit cny.wish.org or call 315-475-WISH (9474) / 800-846-WISH (9474).
About Dunkin’
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,100 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.