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October 5, 2009
Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center benefits from unique program through Kohl’s Department Store Kohl’s Cares For Kids program donates more than $22,000
The Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center, a service of Marquette General Health System, is the recipient of funding in the amount of $22,188 from the Kohl’s Cares for Kids Program.
At a recent ceremony held at the Westwood Mall in Marquette, Kohl’s associates from the Marquette area presented a $22,188 check to the Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center. From left: Dr. Thomas Noren, MGHS Chief Medical Officer; Jim Grundstrom, Marquette Mountain Ski Patrol Director; Kyle Sarasin, Rally Car Driver; Colleen Clark, Kohl's Administrative Assistant; Nancy Nora, Women's & Children's Education Coordinator; Gary Gustafson, MGHS Injury Prevention Coordinator; Mary Bradley, Kohl's Associate; Cindy Ampe, Women's & Children's Program Director; Patrick Bray, MGHS Foundation President; Melissa Anderson, RN, MGH NICU/CPR Instructor; Pam Clark, Kohl's Associate; Yvonne Andersen, Marquette Board of Light and Power; Doris Sundman, Kohl's Visual Specialist; and Brett Coleman, Kohl's Store Manager.
At a recent ceremony held at the Westwood Mall in Marquette, Kohl’s associates from the Marquette area presented a check to the Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center.
Kohl’s supports the program through the sale of selected store items (books and plush toys) four times per year, with 100 percent of the program’s net sales profits being donated to community outreach programs for children. The sale of Kohl’s Cares for Kids® merchandise in Kohl’s stores across the country benefits 154 hospitals to support programs and initiatives that better the lives of children in Kohl’s communities and beyond. Since 2003, when its Marquette store opened, Kohl’s has donated more than $107,000 to the Women’s and Children’s Center.
The Women’s and Children’s Center uses the donated funds for a “Safe and Healthy Family Programs” throughout the year including a pedestrian safety program in schools across the U.P., a ski and snowboard helmet safety program, car seat safety checks, and a variety of other approved initiatives targeted at health and safety for children and their families.
For more information about the Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center, please visit www.mgh.org or call (800) 562-9753, ext. 3081.
Those with questions can email the Women’s and Children’s Center at wcc@mgh.org.
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