7-Eleven Joins MDA to Send Kids to Camp

7-Eleven has joined forces with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their first year as a regional sponsor of the Summer Camp Mobiles Program. As a regional sponsor, over 250 stores in Colorado will be participating by offering mobiles to customers for donations from Jul. 16 through Aug. 23.

In addition, 7-Eleven is hosting a first-year Bowl-a-Thon to raise additional funds for MDA. The Bowl-a-Thon is scheduled for Aug. 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at three locations throughout the state. 7-Eleven employees will create teams and raise donations for MDA as entry into the event.

7-Eleven Bowl-a-Thons will take place at the following locations:

• Brunswick Zone Bowling Center, 9751 W 49th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO
• Mr. Bigg's Family Fun Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO
• Chipper's Lanes, 217 W Horsetooth Rd., Fort Collins, CO

Even though this is the first year 7-Eleven has partnered with MDA, their goal is to raise over $250,000 which is enough money to send over 300 kids to camp!

"We are thrilled to have 7-Eleven partnering with us this year," said Tamra Hiltz, MDA Executive Director. "They are helping to make a difference in the lives of kids who will be able to spend a week at camp in a relaxed, supportive environment where they create lifelong friendships playing and learning with kids just like them."

MDA's summer camp program provides local kids affected by neuromuscular diseases with a week full of activities suited to their special needs. Camps are staffed by health professionals who volunteer their services and strive to give kids with muscle-deteriorating diseases a week of barrier-free fun, friendship and laughter.