United Express & Market Street Express fuel stations kick off statewide donate-at-the-register campaign for Special Olympics
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Sunday, United Express and Market Street Express fuel stations will kick off a statewide donate-at-the-register fundraising campaign for Special Olympics, from May 25 through June 7.
As with past donate-at-the-register campaigns, guests of United Express and Market Street Express will be able to add any dollar amount to their bill at the register. All funds going to benefit the Special Olympics organization in their local area.
Special Olympics has a mission of providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community.
“We are excited to launch this fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics across our markets,” said Angelos Lambis, director of fuel and convenience for The United Family. “This organization makes a positive impact across our communities for so many people. During this campaign, guests can support the cause by simply adding a few extra dollars at checkout when purchasing their favorite coffee or fountain drink at any United Family convenience store.”
For more information about the Special Olympics, visit their website.
Media Contacts:
Joey Marcades Abie Rampy
Communications Manager Director of Public Relations
C: 806.281.8078 C: 806.438.1194
jmarcades@unitedtexas.com abie.rampy@unitedtexas.com
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About The United Family®
In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets, LLC – d.b.a. The United Family® – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 communities across Texas and New Mexico. A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, The United Family currently operates 100 retail grocery stores under four unique banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos, and Albertsons Market. It also operates 40 convenience stores under three unique banners: United Express, Market Street Express, and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing, and Llano Logistics. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies, Inc. For more information, please visit www.theunitedfamily.com.
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Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you so much!
Joey Marcades
Communications Manager, The United Family
O: 806.791.8196
C: 806.281.8078
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