SALT LAKE CITY - As a result of its 2010 fundraising campaign, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC donated $5.6 million to Children??s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds for 170 children??s hospitals.

This represents a new record in giving for Speedway employees, customers and vendor partners. Additionally, 2010 marks the second consecutive year that Speedway has increased its fundraising contribution by more than $1 million as compared to the previous year.

"Thanks to the generosity of Speedway employees and customers, these funds will help millions of kids by supporting research and training, purchasing equipment, and providing charitable care," said John Lauck, president and CEO of the Children??s Miracle Network Hospitals, in a press release.

"We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which we have the privilege to operate," said Tony Kenney, president of Speedway. "This tremendous accomplishment simply could not have happened without the sincere care and enthusiasm our employees have for Children??s Miracle Network Hospitals."

Meanwhile, Jiffy Mart locations in Carroll County, Maryland, will participate in St. Jude??s Children??s Research Hospital??s "Boot Cancer" Campaign. Customers are able to purchase a boot symbol for $1, sign it and have it hung at the location where it was purchased. The money raised will go directly to St. Jude??s.

Last year, each of the four Jiffy Mart stores surpassed their goal of $780 each, and with an additional contribution of $500 from Jiffy Mary Corporate, raised a total of $4,597 in 2010.