Burlington Stores and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 15th consecutive year of partnership in the fight against blood cancers was a huge success, to say the least. As LLS’s #1 National Corporate Partner and Honored Friend, Burlington Stores, surpassed their $3.6 million goal by a longshot raising more than a record-breaking $3.8 million!
Funds were raised through a national 12-week in-store promotion, where customers were encouraged to donate to the cause at check-out. The campaign featured young “heroes” who are blood cancer survivors. All donations are used to invest in lifesaving research and breakthrough treatments for blood cancer patients.
This year’s campaign launched in September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month and concluded on November 30. Donations were especially high during the fall and holiday shopping season, when millions of customers could donate to the cause at check out.
Burlington Stores and LLS believe in the power of teamwork, and have proven that each and every donation helps in the fight against blood cancer.
“We’re very grateful for Burlington’s dedicated staff who made this year’s campaign the most successful yet. Burlington is truly bringing us closer to our goal of a world without blood cancers,” said Louis J. DeGennaro, PhD, LLS president and chief executive officer.
Over the past 15 years, Burlington has raised more than $29.4 million to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients around the world. Burlington is proud to be a caring company striving to improve the communities its associates live and work in.
Congratulations to the more than 37,000 Burlington associates in the 593 stores across the United States and in Puerto Rico, and all of their generous customers!