CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Stripes Stores announced this week that its customers and employees raised more than $1.4 million for The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital as part of the “Stripes Celebrates Tomorrows” campaign during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month in September.

Stripes Stores raised a total of $1,405,706 from September 1 to 28, across more than 645 store locations, far surpassing its initial goal of $500,000. Stripes employees asked customers to make every dollar count by purchasing a $1 paper pinup to help local kids with cancer. Each customer donation was rewarded with a free 12-ounce Slush Monkey® and a buy-one-get-one free Smokin' Barrel® snack promotion.

In addition, the James B. and Lois R. Archer Charitable Foundation and Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation matched all donations dollar for dollar, doubling the Stripes Celebrates Tomorrows donation for a final contribution of more than $2.8 Million to MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

"On behalf of Stripes, what an honor it is to present $1,405,706 to MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital," said Stripes Convenience Stores Vice President of Marketing, Eduardo Pereda, at a check presentation ceremony to MD Anderson representatives. "Together, with the support of our generous customers and our passionate Stripes team members, we surpassed our highest expectations.”

MD Anderson will direct 100% of donations from the “Stripes Celebrates Tomorrows” campaign toward research for improved cancer treatments that will help save lives everywhere. Funds will also go to MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital’s Pediatric Education and Creative Arts Program, one of only two privately accredited K-12 hospital schools in the nation.