Love’s starts 18th campaign for hospitals

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores on Saturday will embark on its 18th annual campaign to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

During the campaign, which continues through Sept. 30, more than 430 Love’s locations nationwide will sell Miracle balloons for $1, $5 or $20 and hold events to raise money for sick and injured children in their communities.

“We firmly believe in making a difference in cities and towns where we have a presence, and raising funds for CMN Hospitals is the perfect way to do it,” said Jenny Love Meyer, vice president of communications for Love’s. “The hard work our store teams pour into this campaign shows their level of passion for helping kids who rely on local hospitals for lifesaving treatments. We’re thankful for our customers who have rallied around us during our campaign year after year to help us make it a success.”

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across North America. Donations stay local to fund hospitals in those communities. Of the 170 member hospitals throughout North America, 101 benefit from Love’s annual campaign, company officials said.

This year, Love’s hopes to raise more than $2.6 million through its annual store campaign.