Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is the charity recipient of a heartfelt fundraising initiative hosted by Johnstone Supply of Davenport.
Each year during December, Johnstone Supply (which provides heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration throughout the Midwest) encourages its stores to contribute 10% of sales to a chosen nonprofit.
Gilda’s Club, a nonprofit offering no-cost cancer support, was pleasantly surprised by Johnstone’s initiative to support their cause, and got a check for $8,875, according to a Thursday release.
“I received a call from Billy Martin, the Davenport manager, asking to stop by to present us with a check. We had no idea that they were making the efforts to fundraise in December,” said Lexi Bull, development and event manager of Gilda’s Club Quad Cities.
“We were so thankful when we received the news that we were the selected charity, as every dollar donated makes a such meaningful difference,” she said.
“Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our cherished customer base for making this fundraiser a reality,” Martin said in the release. “This donation is a testament to the generosity of our clients, as their unwavering support and loyalty have empowered us to contribute to numerous exceptional nonprofits within our community. Without their patronage, none of this would be achievable.”
The generous contribution from Johnstone Supply will support Gilda’s Club’s ongoing efforts to offer no-cost support to individuals and their loved ones while navigating a cancer diagnosis, survivorship, or bereavement, the nonprofit said.
“We are humbled by the generosity of our community partners. Without the support of community partners such as Johnstone, the services we offer at no-cost would not be possible,” Gilda’s Club executive director Joy Bush said Thursday.
Both Gilda’s Club and Johnstone encourage other community members and businesses to consider supporting local nonprofits, emphasizing the collective impact that can be achieved when people and organizations come together for a common cause.
“The unexpected and generous contribution exemplifies the positive impact that community partnerships can have on the success of nonprofit organizations,” Gilda’s Club said in the release.
All funds raised here stay here locally to benefit the families and individuals in our community being impacted by cancer.
For more information about Gilda’s Club, click HERE or call 563-326-7504.
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