Safeway Charity of November 2006
California Stem Cell Program Update
Safeway Inc. has outdone itself. SCSNW has been a past recipient of their Charity of Choice program where we've received over $80,000- the bulk stemming from the change canisters at the checkout counters with SCSNW being the designated charity. We were again selected as the Charity of Choice, this time in November of 2006. We were especially delighted to be chosen for that month since, historically, it is the highest generating month for the program and we were not disappointed. Collectively from the four chosen chapters located in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, Safeway Inc. donated a whopping $46,635.18.
The Spinal Cord Society is all about finding a cure for paralysis for individuals who have suffered from spinal cord injury or spinal cord ailments. Proceeds from fundraisers normally go toward the operations of SCS's own research facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is staffed by a highly accredited team of scientist dedicated to our goal. Research done here is coordinated with other laboratories in Canada, Australia and other countries in order to ensure maximum progress with limited duplication.
Recently, our Fort Collins laboratory had requested from SCS chapters for a special effort to their fundraising campaigns in order to purchase a special surgical microscope with upgrades at the cost of over $40,000. This item is important to further the CURE Research program. All four of our northwest chapters our proud to have designated a major portion of the Safeway proceeds to purchase this item.
Safeway Inc. 'Charity of Choice' program contributes to many worthwhile, charitable organizations. We are proud and honored to be a part of the Safeway team. Thank you Cherie Myers, Director of Public Affairs in the Seattle area and Safeway Inc. for supporting SCS. The support of corporations such as Safeway is vital in achieving our goal to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
For more information on Safeway's Charity of Choice program or to just thank them personally you may contact Cherie at (425) 455-6392 and remember to shop at Safeway. I know I do!
Cherie Myers & Marty Reilly