The company has made donations to Make-A-Wish America chapters across the Southeast, which will grant wishes to more than seven children with critical illnesses.
RJ Young announced its donation of over $58,000 (€53,216) to Make-A-Wish America chapters in eight of their primary markets. The money was raised through employee donations and a 100% match from the company. RJ Young presented the check at a ceremony held last week at RJ Young’s Tallahassee, FL office.
“The goal was to raise $20,000 (€18,348) during our giving campaign and we are proud to have nearly tripled that number,” said AJ Baggott, chief operating officer of RJ Young. “Giving back to our local communities is one of our core values at RJ Young. We are grateful to our employees for their donations and look forward to granting even more wishes in the future.”
RJ Young’s donation will bring joy back into the lives of children with critical illnesses like 17-year-old Quan who needs a heart transplant. Quan’s wish to meet Russell Wilson, the current Denver Broncos quarterback, will be just one of the more than seven wishes granted because of RJ Young’s donation.
“This money not only makes wishes come true but is a powerful display of RJ Young’s commitment to philanthropy and community engagement,” said Beth Torres, President & CEO, Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. “On behalf of all the chapters benefiting and the wish kids this money will support, I’m honoured to say thank you to all our friends at RJ Young. They are true wish granters!”
