DUNKIN’ AND MAKE-A-WISH® CENTRAL NEW YORK HELP MAKE CHILDREN’S WISHES COME TRUE

For each $1 donation to Make-A-Wish guests will receive a

Make-A-Wish Star Donut as a thank you

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Dunkin’ and Make-A-Wish Central New York today announced the continuation of a community initiative designed to help make the wishes of local children come true.

Beginning on Thursday, April 29, guests who donate $1 to Make-A-Wish at participating Dunkin’ restaurants in Central New York will receive a specially-crafted Make-A-Wish Star Donut, while supplies last. All proceeds will benefit local Make-A-Wish chapters.

Dunkin’ and Make-A-Wish Central New York are kicking off the charitable campaign on World Wish Day, which is celebrated on April 29, and is the day the organization was founded. The Star Donut campaign has raised more than $561,000 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 Central New York 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 Central New York through May 9.

“While COVID-19 stopped the world and limited our ability to grant wishes, it didn’t stop children from getting sick,” said Make-A-Wish Central New York President and CEO Diane Kuppermann. “With nearly 200 critically ill children in our 15-county territory waiting for their life-changing wish, the funds and awareness provided by this campaign are now more important than ever. We are profoundly grateful to our friends at Dunkin’ for their continued support and look forward to 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-Wish Central New York is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses throughout the central portion of New York State. Founded in 1985, Make-A-Wish Central New York has granted more than 1,900 life-changing wishes for local, critically ill 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. With nearly 200 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, email [email protected], or call 315-475-WISH (9474) | 800-846-9474.

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 12,600 restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.