Kinney Drugs Raises $53,931 to support medical needs of local kids through Children’s Miracle Network

Published on: May 30, 2024

Watertown, NY –  For 32 years, the Kinney Drugs Foundation has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) to raise funds for children in need of medical care. Samaritan Medical Center is fortunate to have 17 Kinney Drugs locations across the North Country whose staff go the extra mile every year for CMN.

During this year’s seven-week campaign, Kinney Drugs raised a total of $53,931 for Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York at Samaritan. Kinney associates showed their creativity and team spirit by organizing fun and engaging events at their stores. 

Every dollar raised for Children’s Miracle Network stays local to help provide the best medical care to children. CMN of Northern New York allocates donated funds to support pediatric equipment and projects at Samaritan. In addition, they provide financial assistance to families living in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties with a child facing a medical crisis. This program assists with out-of-pocket medical expenses such as travel to specialists, copays and equipment not covered by insurance.

“Many of the children we support are well-known at their local Kinney Drugs store,” said Angie VanWormer, Director of Children’s Miracle Network at Samaritan Medical Center. “The associates and pharmacy staff are emotionally invested in CMN because they know the money they raise is helping kids right in their community.”

Through their partnership with CMN, Kinney Drugs and the Kinney Drugs Foundation are helping to change kids’ health across the North Country. Their dedication to helping local children is greatly appreciated.

For more information on Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals contact Samaritan Medical Center at 315-785-4053 or cmninfo@shsny.com 

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