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The annual Believe Walk, co-founded by Annie Sellas, Cathy Stockton, and the late Nancy Varner along with Stater Bros. Charities, was once again virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that did not stop the Believe Walk community from achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone. People from near and far came together, virtually, united in one mission and belief that no one should face cancer alone.
Because of the amazing efforts and generosity of Believe Walk fundraisers, donors, and sponsors, over
$1.2 million was raised in the fight against cancer. Stater Bros. Markets’ company-wide efforts played a
huge role in the fundraising success. Together with their valued customers and vendor partners, Stater
Bros. teammates raised over $900,000 through a chainwide in-store campaign and online fundraising.
“The Believe Walk community stepped up in a big way, and we are eternally grateful for their unwavering support. Cancer patients and their families need our help now more than ever. These funds will help alleviate some of the stress and financial hardship that families face throughout their cancer journey,” said Danielle Oehlman, Director, Stater Bros. Charities.
Proceeds will fund programs and services at local organizations such as:
- Beloved Foundation
- Desert Cancer Foundation
- Loma Linda University Cancer Center
- Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center
- Redlands Community Hospital
- Riverside University Health System Foundation
- St. Bernardine Medical Center
- The Care Project
- The Pink Ribbon Place at Riverside Community Health Foundation
