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Walmart Customers Raise $531,750 for Children's National Hospital

More than $35 million raised nationally helps pay for critical medical care for local kids

Anna Levendusky, Neighbor

Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates Unite to Raise $531,750 for Children’s National Health System

More than $35 million raised nationally helps pay for critical medical care for local kids

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Washington, DC [Jan. 17, 2018] — Walmart and Sam’s Club associates are helping to “put the money where the miracles are” again this year through their annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign. Local Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs raised $531,750 for Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. The fundraising efforts are part of a broader national effort that raised more than $35 million in support of the 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals member hospitals across the country.

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Families count on Children’s National to help their children overcome major health challenges. Because of the generosity of partners like Walmart and Sam’s Club, Children’s National is able to ensure that every child, from every background and walk of life, can receive exceptional care regardless of insurance of ability to pay. The support of corporate donors allows the patients who come to Children’s National because of major health challenges to experience a happier and healthier future.In addition to the funds raised through the campaign, Walmart donated a Frozen-themed sleigh to Children’s National. The sleigh will be kept in the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden, which provides a beautiful outdoor area for families to connect with nature and renew their spirits. The sleigh made its debut during the Healing Garden’s Winter Wonderland party on December 19. The night offered fun decorations, hot chocolate, pretend snow, and an opportunity to sit in the Healing Garden’s new sleigh with Frozen’s Ana and Elsa. See photos of the event and sleigh.“Walmart and Sam’s Club associates’ support for children treated at our partner hospitals has always been rooted in an authentic desire to help kids in need,” said John Lauck, president and CEO, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Their passion is amplified millions of times over by customers and members who believe in our mission to give kids a chance at a better life. Their incredible response to the store- and club-level fundraising efforts are inspiring and impactful.”

Walmart and Sam’s Club have supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for 30 years. Funds raised impact each of the 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which treat 10 million kids annually across North America. Hospitals utilize the funds based on what they need most — including lifesaving equipment and research, top therapy programs, charitable care and more.

For more information on Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit: www.CMNHospitals.org.

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About Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. The company’s legal name will become Walmart Inc., effective on Feb. 1, 2018, to reflect its growing status as an omni-channel retailer. Each week, over 260 million customers and members visit our more than 11,600 stores under nearly 60 banners in 28 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of $485.9 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart.

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.

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